Marketing Associate

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Product Marketing Associate - The Toro Company

Who 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.

As an Product Marketing Associate, Product Licensing and Accessories, you will support the business objectives of the Landscape and Contractors Group, by efficiently and effectively managing assigned licensing and accessory products by supporting, developing and managing our licensed products and accessories across our brands, ensuring they align with each brand's vision and meet market demands, through their entire lifecycle. Key functions include identifying unmet customer needs and growth opportunities and communicating them via the global multi-generational product planning process;

leading and assisting in new product development projects, ensuring that customer requirements are met, and that schedule and financial targets are achieved; launching new products crisply and successfully; and providing clear direction regarding other day-to-day product management tasks.

Sponsorship:

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• We are unable to consider OPT, J1 or F1 students, nor sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA at this time - regardless of expiration date.
• Must be willing to obtain/maintain an active and valid US Passport and a non-expired US Driver's license.

Work Location:

• This opportunity is based out of Bloomington, MN international headquarters. Other job locations and/or fully remote is not available at this time.
• There may be business needs that require 5 days/week in the office, however the current team works a hybrid model with 3-days on-site and optional 2-days remote. This is subject to change at any time, and the successful finalist should be equally comfortable working 5 days on-site as needed.
• Travel as required, domestically and internationally up to 25%, along with appropriate expense reporting duties. May require occasional visits to warehouse or distribution center locations.

What Will You Do?

To grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for:

• Demonstrate a proactive approach and a strong drive to achieve goals and deliver results.
• Assist in the development and execution of product strategies.
• Work with strategic partners to identify potential opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, engineering, marketing, sales, and legal, to ensure successful product launches.
• Conduct market research and voice of customer data to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape.
• Interpret Voice of Customer data and market research and articulate into successful products.
• Manage product lifecycle from concept to launch, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards.
• Coordinate with licensing partners to ensure compliance with brand guidelines and contractual obligations.
• Analyze product performance and gather feedback to inform future product development.
• Support product documentation creation, including specifications, packaging, and marketing materials.
• Promote a positive team dynamic through open communication, collaboration, and mutual respect.

What Do You Need?

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Prior experience or internships in product management or licensing are a plus.
• Understanding of the management of licensing agreements and Partnerships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach and a strong drive to achieve goals and deliver results.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Basic understanding of financial principles, including ROI and profit margins.
• Show passion for product development and innovation.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to travel around 25% of the time.

Preferred:

• Prior Marketing experience in licensing and accessories in a related…