Development Program - Product Management

HNI is a global family of brands for the workplace dedicated to enhancing the spaces where we live, work, and gather. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where we make a positive impact on others, upholding our beliefs in integrity, inclusion and belonging.Your Impact Starts the Day You Do!What We Need: We are looking for individuals to join our Product Marketing Development Program in Muscatine, IA! New hires will start in January 2026 or June 2026.  Our Early Career Development Program (ECDP) is a one-year rotational program designed to develop emerging early career business professionals, preparing you for future growth opportunities within our organization in various product marketing functions. We provide a specialized onboarding plan, foundational knowledge about our business, direct exposure to leadership, and opportunities to develop cohort relationships through cross-functional team projects. Program Highlights:

• On-going career development and growth focused on your skills and aspirations
• Dedicated business-leader mentor and continuous feedback
• Opportunity to network with our leadership teams
• Provide a meaningful contribution to our business by learning while doing
• Exposure to various areas of the rotational department within the organization providing the opportunity to explore areas of interest

What You Will Do: The Product Marketing team is responsible for contributing to the success of the assigned product category by driving results through cross-functional collaboration. This role will support the product lifecycle, from inputs on ideation and development to launch and optimization of respective category.  

• Support the lifecycle of a specified product category in accordance with the 3-year product roadmap.
• Collect market insights, research competition and support product strategies to meet customer needs and organizational objectives.
• Participate in Voice of Customer, market research and analyze trend data to identify and drive product opportunities.
• Represent product category during product development, ensuring product meets customer requirements and is delivered on time and within budget.
• Execute milestones and deliverables for each stage of the new product development process.
• Help to define and prioritize product features and enhancements based on market research and competitive positioning.
• Participate in successful product launches by collaborating with marketing and merchandising teams to create compelling product storytelling and go-to-market strategy.
• Monitor and analyze product sales, profit performance and customer feedback to identify opportunities for product category improvement including cost savings and quality improvement.
• Implement end-of-life product strategies including discontinuation and phase-out processes.
• Communicate vital information, training, and product knowledge to support sales to various internal stakeholders.  

Our ECDP members are a key source of future talent for entry-level product marketing careers. Once you’ve completed the program, you’ll be prepared for a role likely within one of the rotational teams. Where you will begin will be in part based on your talents and strengths, your interests, and available roles upon program completion. What You Have: 

• Prospective candidates are required to hold a Bachelor's degree in marketing, business management, product management or related field, prior to their start date. 
• Minimum 2.8 GPA
• Preference will be given to applicants with relevant work experience, internships, or involvement in related activities such as tutoring or business fraternities

What You're Good At:  

• Self-starter with high personal motivation and desire to take initiative and ownership 
• Strong experience managing projects (school or work related) 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Dedicated team-player, strong communication, interpersonal and time-management skills 

What We Offer:  

• Competitive compensation structure
• Excellent benefits offerings, starting day one
• Career growth and relocation opportunities
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Member (Employee) Resource Groups
• Retirement match program
• Benefits to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being

We look forward to hearing from you! We are not accepting any candidates that require company sponsorship to legally work in the United States.