Director of Investor Relations - The Toro Company

Job Description

A pplicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a school / employment or any other visa , regardless of expiration date, now or in the future.

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.

What Will You Do?

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

Build off deep investor relations experience and expertise to represent the company with credibility.  Ability to articulate TTC’s story clearly in terms of strategy, structure and performance in varied, contemporary formats.

Leverage strong investor relations network and industry benchmarking to recommend action plans to strategically enhance and broaden TTC investor outreach and analyst coverage.

Work cross-functionally to develop clear, concise and compelling presentations, communications and other materials to support stakeholder interactions.  This includes the creation of messaging and content for quarterly earnings release and calls, board presentations, the IR website, NDR’s, conferences and other investor events / meetings.

Create and execute short and long-term strategies to build relationships and attract new long-term investors, engage existing investors, and inform research analysts in a manner that accurately communicates the company’s strategy and operational / financial performance, while supporting a fair and balanced view of the company’s value proposition.

Develop and maintain competitive analysis and consensus / analyst estimate reports, and stay apprised of market opinions, attitudes, and reactions to key company issues, peer news, and industry trends.  Closely monitor all information including sell-side reporting and financial market intelligence.  Communicate to senior leaders and recommend messaging based on observations.

Maintain an extremely responsive and accurate posture towards all investment community inquiries, in compliance with applicable SEC rules and regulations and company disclosure policies.  Track investor and research analyst interactions in detail, and maintain consistent engagement with external community.

Develop and maintain a strategic IR marketing calendar, and educate key spokespeople on investor backgrounds, Q&A, and other pertinent details in advance of meetings.

Work closely with surveillance team to analyze and communicate surveillance data on a timely basis, and maintain relationships with other third-party service providers and advisors.

What Do You Need?

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

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or related field required.

Minimum of 15+ years Investor Relations, Financial Planning and Analysis, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Capital Markets Research, and / or Equity Research (sell-side or buy-side) experience is required

Strong critical thinking, financial acumen, project management, analytical skills, attention to detail.

Strong communicator and team player with excellent organizational, presentation, writing and relationship-building skills.  Can think like an investor / analyst and shape interactions accordingly.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required including Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point; familiarity with Fact Set, Workiva, and / or IPREO’s BD Corporate a plus.

Ability to travel approximately 20% or less

Preferred skills :

MBA, and / or certifications such as CFA, CPA or IRC are desirable.

5 of those years directly involved in Investor Relations.

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 HQ   location 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 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.

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.

Flexible Work Arrangements – This team has a hybrid work schedule. The opportunity to collaborate in the office and work from home part-time, has promoted team-building and flexibility.

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 ​$ 178500 ​ - ​$ 225000 ​. 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 the One@Work app, formerly the Even 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

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