Parts Business Operations & Marketing Intern - The Toro Company

The Toro Company • Bloomington, MN

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About The Position

The Parts Business Operations & Marketing Intern will join The Toro Company’s Residential Landscape Contractor Parts team for its 2027 Summer Internship Program, running May 17 through August 6, 2027. The intern will support growth of Toro parts and accessories through its dealer and distributor network, collaborating across Marketing, Sales, Operations, Finance, IT and other functions.

The intern will own a defined summer project focused on improving a Parts business process, tool, reporting need or growth opportunity, from discovery through implementation. The role includes organizing business information, documenting systems and workflows, analyzing performance, developing practical resources and recommendations, gathering stakeholder feedback, and presenting project results to business leaders. Candidates must be available for the full program and legally authorized to work in the United States; the company cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of visas.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Business, Business Analytics, Information Systems, Supply Chain, Finance, Data Analytics or a related field.
• Plan to remain enrolled in a degree-seeking program following the internship.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an interest in understanding how business functions, systems and processes work together.
• Ability to organize complex or loosely defined problems, identify opportunities and develop practical recommendations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate across functions and organizational levels.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Curiosity, initiative and willingness to ask questions, learn unfamiliar systems and understand how work gets done.
• Ability to work independently and recognize when to seek information, feedback or support from others.
• Available to start May 17, 2027, and participate through August 6, 2027.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Experience with Power BI, data visualization, SharePoint or similar business tools.
• Interest in sales, marketing, business operations, process improvement, data analysis or dealer/distributor networks.

Responsibilities

• Own a defined summer project to improve a Parts business process, tool, reporting need or growth opportunity from discovery through implementation.
• Organize and consolidate dealer, sales, program and performance information into accessible, useful resources.
• Document data sources, reporting tools, systems and workflows to identify gaps, duplication and opportunities for improvement.
• Analyze Parts and dealer performance to identify trends, sales opportunities, category gaps and areas needing additional focus.
• Translate business and dealer insights into marketing resources, dealer communications, sales tools or program support materials.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, IT, Finance, Operations and field teams to understand needs, improve coordination and develop practical solutions.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings, working sessions and field or channel discussions to learn about Toro’s business and dealer network.
• Gather stakeholder feedback, test potential improvements and create documentation that supports continued use after the internship.
• Present project progress, findings, outcomes and recommendations to business leaders.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Casual corporate environment with dress-for-your-day flexibility.
• Eight hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.
• Summer flexible scheduling at certain locations, with the possibility of leaving by noon on Friday.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern