Product Marketing Intern - The Toro Company

The 2026 Summer Internship Program will run from May 18, 2026, through August 7, 2026. Candidates must be available to start on May 18 and participate through the duration of the program.

Who Are We?    

The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world-class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us. From residential lawns and gardens, to venues such as St Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in. With 100 years of operation under our belt and an average employee tenure of 15 years, come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place in the Twin Cities to build a career.

What Will You Do? 

In order to provide you with an optimal Product Marketing internship at The Toro Company, you can expect to gain experience in most, if not all of, the following areas:

Product Line Management

·       Support the Golf Product Marketing team on key initiatives and day-to-day activities

·       Contribute during new product development and stage gate processes

·       Operate prototype and production machinery

·       Create web content, sell sheets, press releases, testimonials

·       Analyze sales data, profitability, and production forecasts to ensure product line’s financial health

·       Assist with collection of market research and voice of customer (VOC) data to determine feasibility of new product concepts and/or markets

·       Research and quantify the market opportunity for potential new products

Channel and Customer Relationships

·       Gain exposure to B2B sales channels and selling physical products through a distribution network

·       Communicate and interact with distributor partners and end customers

·       Assist with planning and execution of key customer events and product demonstrations

Working with Technology

·       Exposure to industry leading technology in the turf industry, such as GPS Sprayers, Autonomous mowers, and digital interfaces

·       Participate in demos, create sales strategies, and assist with overall marketing responsibilities for new technology launches and development

·       Provide insight, research, and competitive analysis on new technology in the turf industry

What Do You Need? 

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

·       Junior academic status, degree in process

·       Business, Marketing, or Engineering major desired, but others may be considered

·       Passionate about working on equipment for the outdoor industry

·       Comfortable working with technology, including digital apps, large machine displays, and GPS-assisted equipment

·       Not afraid to get hands dirty and capable of operating machinery (utility vehicles, commercial mowers, etc.) and

·       Excellent communication and analytical skills – requires strong ability to interpret and analyze various types of data, summarize, and clearly present findings