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The Toro Company · 5 days ago

Product Marketing Manager II or III - The Toro Company

Beatrice, NE

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $140K/yr

3+ years exp

The Toro Company, a leading provider of innovative solutions for the outdoor environment, is seeking a Product Marketing Manager II or III. This role is responsible for driving product strategy and market positioning within the residential business, focusing on product development, financial analysis, and collaboration across various teams to meet growth objectives.

CommercialIndustrial ManufacturingMachinery Manufacturing

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop annual and long range, multi-generational product roadmap for residential product offering

Obtain approval for long-range vision, goals and strategies for Product Management

Develop business modeling of different customer types

Execute Voice of the Customer research in support of product development activities to translate present and future customer needs to define capabilities and long term competitive advantages – own requirements, specifications, and release plans

Continuously evaluate product vitality and competitive threats via visits to the field and data gathering among channel partners

Recommend and develop innovative new/improved products in conjunction with Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales and other key departments, to serve all end users

Establish and maintain an effective method to determine customer satisfaction on new/current products and ensure timely corrective actions/changes are made where appropriate

Monitor market share, profitability of product lines, and competitive positioning

Collaborate across teams – create alignment between related products, engineering teams and other stakeholders

Monitor quality levels of products, and put in place methods to improve quality and reduce warranty

Develop and execute competitive benchmarking activities in order to ensure leadership in products and programs

Support the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process to drive organizational excellence with phase in and phase out of product lifecycle

Investigate, assess, and recommend new business and cost reduction/avoidance opportunities for the Division

Build and maintain a high degree of understanding and cooperation between the departments, supporting functions, and customers served

Represent the Division/Company at trade/civic functions as appropriate

Qualification

Product MarketingOutdoor Power EquipmentVoice of CustomerAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft SuiteSAPCross-functional CollaborationCustomer OrientationInterpersonal SkillsLeadership AbilitiesCommunication Skills

Required

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