What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Management Intern position at ITW Food Equipment Group?
Job Description
Product Management Intern- Summer 2026
About ITW
Illinois Tool Works (ITW) is a global, publicly traded Fortune 200 company with over 100 years of history. Headquartered in Glenview, IL, ITW has become one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, consumables and related service businesses. The Warewash Business Division is seeking a Marketing Intern for its Troy, Ohio location, 20 minutes north of Dayton, Ohio.
About ITW Food Equipment Group
The ITW Food Equipment Group has brands that are found in commercial kitchens, bakeries, delis and groceries around the world—providing commercial food equipment to cover every need, from food preparation and refrigeration to cooking and baking to dishwashing and waste disposal to weighing, labeling and wrapping.
The Warewash Business Division produces Hobart brand commercial dishwashers that are used in hotels, casinos, restaurants, health care, schools and universities, cruise ships, and retail. The Hobart brand is a leader in the food equipment industry, and our products have been consistently voted “Best in Class” by dealers and consultants.
Summary
Reporting to the Product Line Manager, the Product Management Intern will support the marketing team on a range of projects related to developing and executing product and marketing strategies for our warewash product lines. This role offers hands-on exposure to day-to-day operations and serves as a developmental opportunity to build knowledge and experience in product management and marketing.
We are searching for a junior or senior undergraduate student seeking a bachelor’s degree in marketing or business who can manage multiple assignments simultaneously and demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, as well as solid presentation abilities.
What You Will Be Doing
Strategy Execution – Customer Back Innovation framework (60%)
$19- $24 per hour
ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Product Management Intern- Summer 2026
About ITW
Illinois Tool Works (ITW) is a global, publicly traded Fortune 200 company with over 100 years of history. Headquartered in Glenview, IL, ITW has become one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, consumables and related service businesses. The Warewash Business Division is seeking a Marketing Intern for its Troy, Ohio location, 20 minutes north of Dayton, Ohio.
About ITW Food Equipment Group
The ITW Food Equipment Group has brands that are found in commercial kitchens, bakeries, delis and groceries around the world—providing commercial food equipment to cover every need, from food preparation and refrigeration to cooking and baking to dishwashing and waste disposal to weighing, labeling and wrapping.
The Warewash Business Division produces Hobart brand commercial dishwashers that are used in hotels, casinos, restaurants, health care, schools and universities, cruise ships, and retail. The Hobart brand is a leader in the food equipment industry, and our products have been consistently voted “Best in Class” by dealers and consultants.
Summary
Reporting to the Product Line Manager, the Product Management Intern will support the marketing team on a range of projects related to developing and executing product and marketing strategies for our warewash product lines. This role offers hands-on exposure to day-to-day operations and serves as a developmental opportunity to build knowledge and experience in product management and marketing.
We are searching for a junior or senior undergraduate student seeking a bachelor’s degree in marketing or business who can manage multiple assignments simultaneously and demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, as well as solid presentation abilities.
What You Will Be Doing
Strategy Execution – Customer Back Innovation framework (60%)
- Assist ongoing new product and business opportunities through competitor and market analysis through primary and secondary customer research within ITW’s CBI framework.
- Support executing new product launch plan and Go-To-Market strategy by collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders.
- Support or lead an enhancement project to improve existing process and communication within warewash sales and marketing team.
- Assist managers with various short-term assignments and tasks as needed on a day-to-day basis, including but not limited to data collection, report preparation, and meeting coordination.
- Provide support in ad hoc projects and initiatives that arise, ensuring timely completion and alignment with team objectives.
- Classwork toward a bachelor’s degree in marketing or business
- Proficient in MS Office applications
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Experience with HTML and desktop publishing applications
- Ability to work in a professional office environment
- Role requires full on-site presence (100% in-office)
$19- $24 per hour
ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Salary : $19 - $24