Marketing Development Program (MDP 2026)

Emerson • Rockford, IL

6d • $64,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Marketing Development Program (MDP) is a multi-year (2-3 year) rotational program designed to offer a wide range of developmental opportunities to recent marketing graduates. The program equips recent university graduates with the skills needed to manage the full product life cycle, from market research and new product development to product launch, commercialization, and product line rationalization. The MDP provides a well-rounded experience within our organization and the professional construction industry. Participants will engage in rotational assignments, within Product Management, Marketing Communications, Market Research, and/or Sales Planning & Forecasting. These structured experiences aim to enhance participants' problem-solving skills, foster collaboration, offer mentoring, provide cross-functional exposure, and deliver formal training. After finishing the rotational program, our MDP participants will be assigned to permanent roles within the company, aligning their interests with organizational needs for a rewarding career experience. This role is hybrid with four days per week in the office and one day per week remote. We anticipate a June 2026 start date. Emerson’s global Professional Tools business is an equal opportunity employer, offering the broadest portfolio of reliable tools and technologies for those working in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades! With unparalleled expertise from RIDGID, Greenlee, and Klauke, we deliver trusted products to handle the industries’ toughest challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with managing multiple tasks or projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, with excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Authorized to work in the US now and in the future without sponsorship

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, data analytics, engineering or a related field
• Prior internship or co-op experience
• Consumer products experience and sales experience
• Experience in market research and data analytics
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Initiative and follow-through
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills as well as attention to detail
• Core skills in planning, organizing, and process management

Responsibilities

• Assist Product Managers in launching new construction industry products in collaboration with Engineering, Operations, MarCom, and Sales
• Conduct extensive research to anticipate customer needs
• Stay updated on market trends, technologies, competitors, and product certifications
• Participate in the development of product launch strategies and ensuring successful execution
• Generate innovative ideas to increase market awareness and drive product sales
• Analyze existing product sales and collaborating with the sales team to identify growth opportunities
• Develop and implement e-commerce, digital and other channel marketing strategies
• Monitor economic conditions and key indicators to predict future demand
• Provide analytical support as needed
• Provide support for various customer engagement and PR events

Benefits

• We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.
• Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
• Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees