Develop, present, and execute multi-generational product plan for digital, autonomous, connected, and alternative energy technology in order to accomplish relevant product line, departmental, and divisional objectives.
Coordinate and execute voice of the customer activities and other market research required to fully understand future technologies.
Participate in specialization groups, product development, and DCI team meetings on a regular basis.
Partner with product managers to lead tech-focused product projects through key project stage gates.
Assist with the ongoing management and evolution of existing technologies in use across the product portfolio.
Plan and deliver technology related sales training, including participation in live training events and recorded webinars.
Work closely and collaborate with peer divisions within TTC on developing and executing joint strategies.
Coordinate with product managers to create tech-focused content for sales training tools and marketing collateral materials.
Monitor competitive environment and develop and contribute data to create competitive technology related comparisons for use in training the L&C and distributor sales teams.
Collaborate with product managers, sales team, and finance team regarding digital and related technology pricing strategies.
Support industry trade shows, customer experience events, and other key activities.
Coach product manager(s), associate product manager(s), marketing associate(s), and/or marketing interns, and provide general oversight for all digital and technology categories managed by team of direct and indirect reports.
Requirements
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in marketing or engineering.
12+ years of applicable experience (or MBA with 10+ years applicable experience) in durable goods.
Must be willing to obtain/maintain an active and valid US Passport and a non-exprired US Driver's license.
strong interpersonal communication abilities and excellent verbal/written communication skills.
Strong analytical skills.
Customer service and people skills are critical.
Experience in creating and executing strategic roadmaps.
Experience in creating the vision and strategy to meet key business objectives.
Experience in collaborating and leading effectively cross-divisionally on key initiatives.
Benefits
affordable and top-tier medical/dental/vision plan
401k
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.
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.
complimentary use of our onsite fitness facility to employees.
TTC offers a variety of mental health and financial health resources to all employees.
The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.
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.