Product Marketing Associate - The Toro Company - The Toro Company : Job Details

Product Marketing Associate - The Toro CompanyWho Are We?With roots dating back to 1914, The Toro Company was built on a tradition of quality and caring relationships. Today, the company is a leading worldwide provider of innovative solutions for the outdoor environment including turf and landscape maintenance, snow and ice management, underground utility construction, rental and specialty construction, and irrigation and outdoor lighting solutions. Through a strong network of professional distributors, dealers, rental stores and retailers in more than 125 countries, we proudly offer a wide range of products across a family of global brands to help golf courses, professional contractors, underground construction professionals, groundskeepers, agricultural growers, rental companies, government and educational institutions, and homeowners – in addition to many leading sports venues and historic sites around the world.The Siteworks Product Marketing Associate will support the daily management of assigned Sitework Systems (SWS) product lines and parts, focusing on developing effective sales tools, marketing materials, and overseeing key aspects of the product and parts businesses. They will also work to achieve relevant product line, departmental, and divisional objectives.Your Opportunity:The Siteworks Product Marketing Associate will support the daily management of assigned Sitework Systems (SWS) product lines and parts, focusing on developing effective sales tools, marketing materials, and overseeing key aspects of the product and parts businesses. They will also work to achieve relevant product line, departmental, and divisional objectives.Sponsorship:Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA at this time.Work Location:This opportunity is based out of Bloomington, MN international headquarters. The current team works 5-days on-site; however will consider a hybrid schedule of 3 days on campus, 2 optional remote days from a home office.What Will You Do?In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for:Product Management:Contribute to the development of long-range product planning including strategies and tactics to achieve divisional goals projects.Manage assigned product lines, including market research and product launch planning.Ensure timely and accurate delivery of product information to channel partners.Oversee the marketing fleet for trade shows and photoshoots, including inventory and product ordering.Maintain and update Sitework Systems (SWS) product pricing.Parts Marketing:Contribute to the development of an annual parts business plan, outlining key objectives, strategies, and tactics to achieve divisional growth goals.Build a strong working knowledge of competitive parts in the marketplace.Execute programs outlined in the annual plan, staying within approved budgets, to achieve sales, profit, inventory, and return-on-asset goals.Collaborate cross-functionally with the corporate parts team on pricing strategies and promotional initiatives.Oversee the development and implementation of marketing programs, including parts pricing, reference guides, and other marketing materials.What Do You Need?To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:A minimum of Bachelors degree in Marketing, business or related field required.Excellent organizational, time management, leadership, and project management abilities to handle multiple projects effectively.Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally within the division and beyond.Travel required 10-15%, for industry / customer events and customer research (travel anticipated within the domestic USA, and potentially Canada).What Can We Give You?At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top-tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits - The Toro company offers employees at our Bloomington, MN HQ location a variety of perks, including:Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment.Food - Take advantage of our onsite café, which serves both breakfast and lunch. With a Caribou Coffee attached, you can grab a snack and a coffee at any time during your day.Wellness - The Toro Company's HQ offers complimentary use of our onsite fitness facility to employees. In addition to physical well-being, TTC offers a variety of mental health and financial health resources to all employees.Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.Summer Hours – Enjoy a flexible schedule during the summer! By working a little more during the first few days of the week, TTC employees at our Bloomington HQ are able to start their weekends early and leave by noon on Friday.Competitive Salary – The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the One@Work app, formerly the Even app.At The Toro Company, we are committed to fostering a secure and trustworthy recruitment process for our applicants. Recruitment fraud is a potential threat to job seekers, so please be aware that throughout our recruitment process, you'll never be required to pay any fees or disclose personal financial details when applying to TTC opportunities.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related needs and conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.#LI-Onsite #LI-LVD1