About the role#
Donaldson is seeking a Product Management Intern to join our team in Bloomington, Minnesota. This role focuses on evaluating the performance of newly launched products through data analysis and cross-functional collaboration. You will gain hands-on experience by monitoring key performance indicators, auditing product materials, and providing insights that help shape future product strategies. This is a full-time, paid internship.
What you'll do#
- Analyze sales performance of new products against forecasts and business objectives.
- Conduct audits of new product release parts to measure launch effectiveness.
- Monitor KPIs including revenue, unit sales, customer adoption, and profitability.
- Compare actual launch data to pre-launch projections and requirements.
- Generate recommendations based on performance findings for post-launch reviews.
- Assist Product Managers in understanding market response and customer demand.
- Collaborate with Marketing to review and refresh product brochures and digital content.
- Verify specifications, part numbers, and positioning across marketing materials.
- Maintain and update product part lists for catalogs and sales tools.
- Develop and validate product cross-reference guides.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled as a sophomore or second-year student in an accredited degree program.
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Product Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, Business Analytics, Marketing, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- A minimum 3.0 out of 4.0 cumulative GPA.
- Strong prioritization and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
- A desire to build a career in Product Management and strengthen data analysis skills.
- Ability to work as an energetic self-starter.
Location & details#
- Location: Bloomington, Minnesota.
- Modality: On-site.
- Duration: 10-12 weeks.
- Compensation: $23.00-25.00 per hour, depending on graduation date and major.
- Sponsorship: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
About Donaldson
Donaldson manufactures filtration systems and contamination control products. The company serves sectors such as aerospace, agriculture, mining, and food production. It maintains over 140 manufacturing and distribution sites across six continents. Founded in 1915, the firm is based in Bloomington, Minnesota, and employs more than 10,000 people.
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