Product Associate/Product Manager I - Golf and Grounds Equipment - The Toro Comp

Legal Requirements

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a school/employment or any other visa, regardless of expiration date, now or in the future.
What Will You Do?

Coordinate global Voice of the Customer (VOC) activities and other market research to fully understand customer requirements and drive decisions for assigned product line(s).
Develop, present, and execute an annual MGPP for assigned product(s).
Lead new product development projects, utilizing Toro’s product development stage gate process, serving as the advocate for the customer, developing and communicating clear product specifications, functionality, capability and performance requirements, and identifying necessary accessories.
Contribute to monthly project review meetings and project stage gate approval meetings.
Collaborate with engineering and test functions to ensure appropriate design criteria and test plan for quality and lowest possible warranty.
Develop product launch plans in collaboration with market managers and marketing communications teams.
Engage in the global Sales Inventory Operations Planning (SIOP) process, with primary responsibility for annual sales and inventory projections, as well as model line-up transition planning and execution as appropriate.
Monitor and analyze retail sales, distributor order activity, and field inventory position.
Deliver against annual net sales, retail sales, and inventory goals for product line(s).
Collaborate with regional marketing managers, sales team, and finance team regarding market and product pricing strategies.
Prudently manage product line budget(s).
Regularly participate in product Design and Cost Improvement (DCI) team meetings.
Participate in Product Quality Initiative (PQI) team analysis, action plans, and reporting.
Build and maintain strong relationships with engineering, sales and customer care teams.
Provide Toro internal sales people and channel partners with timely and accurate product information.
Plan and deliver product sales training, including participation in live training events and recorded product webinars.
Develop content for sales training tools and marketing collateral materials.
Monitor competitive product activity, and develop competitive product comparisons for use in training Toro and distributor sales teams.
Support industry trade shows, customer experience events, and other key divisional events, activities and initiatives.
What Do You Need?

Associates Product Manager: Bachelor’s degree in product management, marketing or engineering and 0‑4 years of applicable experience.
Product Manager I: Bachelor’s degree in product management, marketing or engineering, 4+ years of applicable experience (or MBA with 2+ years applicable experience) in durable goods.
Ability to clearly understand target markets, articulate customer needs, and propose product concepts and solutions.
Experience with new product development in durable, service‑oriented goods.
Ability to effectively participate in cross‑functional teams.
Ability to manage multiple projects.
Strong analytical skills.
Experience managing profit and loss (P&L) statements.
Experience marketing through a business‑to‑business dealer/distribution system is highly preferred.
Excellent verbal/written communication skills and influencing ability.
Self‑starter with a bias for action and ability to simultaneously lead multiple project teams.
Strong technical aptitude enabling communication, understanding, and collaboration with technical service and engineering.
Ability to quickly assimilate and synthesize complex information and work with team members to make sound business, product and financial decisions.
Fluent in Microsoft Office suite of products.
Other Job‑Related Components

Ability and confidence operating and training others on assigned product line(s).
Physical ability and willingness to perform product set up and operating adjustments.
Travel requirement: up to 25%, including international travel.
What Can We Give You?

Competitive salary between $80,000 and $110,000 annually.
Affordable, top‑tier medical/dental/vision plan.
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Casual, corporate work environment with flexible dress code.
Onsite café serving breakfast and lunch; Caribou Coffee available.
Onsite fitness facility and mental and financial health resources.
20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.
Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid office and remote options.
Summer hours schedule: early weekend start by finishing early Friday.
Comprehensive incentive program based on individual and organizational performance.
Access to early pay via dailypay app.
EEO Statement

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non‑merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.

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