Product Manager II or III - The Toro Company

Product Manager II or III

The Product Manager II or III drives product strategy and market positioning for products within the residential business, elevating brand impact and customer engagement across Exmark, Spartan, and Toro brands. Development of new residential equipment and improved products to meet customer requirements. Leads the product prioritization and product project write-up process including return on investment financial analysis. Assists in overall business financials to ensure growth objectives are accomplished and operational improvement goals are achieved.

Job Title: The job title will be based on academic and prior years of directly related experience.

• Product Manager II Bachelor's Degree in Marketing + 3-5 years of marketing experience; or MBA with 2-4 years of marketing experience.
• Product Manager III (Senior): Bachelor's Degree in Marketing 6+ years of marketing experience; or MBA with 5+ years of marketing experience.

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

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in the fields of marketing, business or engineering.
• 5+ years' experience in the outdoor power equipment industry required.
• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated superior interpersonal, supervisory, and leadership abilities for product/team management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, exhibit initiative and be a team player fully supportive of division and company objectives and culture.
• Build strong cross-functional working relationships with Engineering, Sales and Customer Care departments.
• Strong customer orientation, including experience with Voice of Customer.
• Passion for providing market-leading products on time and within project scope.

• Master's degree preferred, preferably in the fields of marketing, business or engineering.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Suite, SAP preferred.

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 – A reasonable salary estimate is $120,000-$140,000 for this opportunity. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io app, formerly the Even app.

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.