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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.

This position is responsible for shaping the strategic direction of the International Division, which encompasses all regions except the United States and Canada. The role oversees essential marketing functions including strategic and annual planning, pricing, promotion, product placement, P&L management, marketing communications, parts and accessories, financing, as well as channel and customer strategies. Ensures the attainment of annual targets related to sales, profit contribution, inventory turnover, product launches, and strategic objectives for both whole goods and parts/accessories. Close collaboration with division leadership, along with marketing and product development teams from other divisions, is required to drive alignment and success.

What Will You Do?

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for:

• Conducts market and share analysis; leads strategic and annual planning for the division.

• Coordinates product development and MGPP with other divisions, ensuring projects meet customer requirements.

• Drives annual marketing plans to increase engagement and brand relevance across key markets.

• Implements all marketing aspects of the plan, including guides, promotions, research, websites, merchandising, and more.

• Monitors global market trends to adapt quickly and achieve financial goals; collaborates with sales leaders on program execution.

• Works with regional teams to optimize inventory turns and create tailored marketing plans for distributors and dealers.

• Gathers voice of customer input and maintains business tracking and data analysis processes.

• Oversee the marketing budget and manage customer databases for effective marketing implementation.

• Stays current on industry developments through resources, contacts, seminars, and trade shows.

• Identifies joint-venture or acquisition opportunities.

• Represents the division at industry events and meetings.

• Builds, leads, and develops marketing team.

• Leads divisional Market, Marketing Communication, Analytics, and Demand Planning teams.

• 30% travel is required

What Do You Need?

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

• A bachelor's degree is required; an MBA is highly preferred.

• At least 15 years of broad-based, cross-functional business experience are required, ideally within the durable goods industry and with exposure to distributor and dealer channels. International and multicultural experience is also preferred.

• Demonstrated strong analytical abilities alongside exceptional interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills necessary for effective project and team management.

• Advanced technical proficiency to assess current system effectiveness, recommend, and implement new technologies and processes to enhance overall service and operational efficiency.

• Proven team-oriented leadership, supporting both divisional and enterprise-wide objectives and functions.

• Outstanding ability to collaborate across divisions, functions, and with channel partners.

• Demonstrates alignment with TTC values.

What Can We Give You?

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 HQlocation 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.

Location - Conveniently located near both St. Paul and Minneapolis, we are centrally located for most commuters!

Food - Take advantage of our onsite cafe, 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 wellbeing, 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 - 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. A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is between $182100 - $240000. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. You may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, which rewards employees based on individual and organizational performance. Eligibility and award amounts are determined by company policy and performance metrics. If you need to, you can access your pay early with dailypay 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