Marketing Leadership Development Program Associate

Polaris empowers employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to think outside.

About the role

The Polaris Marketing Leadership Development Program (MLDP) accelerates career development for recent college graduates who wish to further develop core business, leadership, and marketing competencies. This unique two-year development program allows you to work in roles within marketing to build a solid business foundation and gain leadership and field experience. Through business rotations, you will be given challenging assignments to accelerate your career development for future positions of significant responsibility. The variety of work helps you decide where you can best apply your interests to meet the company's needs.

During the program, you will establish mentor relationships with our business leadership that will continue throughout your career with Polaris. Polaris provides the resources, support, and environment you need to achieve both personal and professional success.

Program details

• Program Length: 2 Years
• Rotation Length: 6 Months (4 rotations)
• Placement Locations: Plymouth, MN and Medina, MN

Areas you’ll gain exposure to in your rotations include:

• Brand and Product Marketing: Brand/Lifestyle Marketing, Insights and Analytics – how you create and capture through brand and product marketing.
• Creative and Content: Social Media, Paid Media, Partnerships, Events – how creative and content creation drives business today and tomorrow.
• Process and Go-to-Market: Ecommerce, Digital Production – how process, planning, and communication improve work.
• Dealer and Channel: Channel, Retail, Owner Experience, In-Market and Key Market Impact – how dealership and sales channels impact our business.

Upon completion of the Development Program, you will transition into a full-time Marketing-related position within the business, contingent on business needs and the skills and experience you demonstrate during the program.

Program advantages

• Mentorship: Paired with a functional business leader for support throughout your entire program journey.
• Networking: Intentional time with peers and leaders at Polaris to build your professional network.
• Early Talent Summit Week: A 3-day event in Wyoming, MN, bringing together all U.S. interns and development program participants for professional development, structured networking, a graduation event, inspiring executive speakers, and team rides on Polaris vehicles.
• Community Engagement: Opportunity to get involved in your local community.
• End of Rotation/Program Presentations: Present to senior-level leaders to showcase your career aspirations and recap your experience.

Benefits

• Generous 401K employee contribution matching program.
• Pay-for-Performance company allowing employees to receive annual profit-sharing bonuses based on performance.
• Tuition reimbursement program to support further education.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness programs, paid time off, gym and personal training reimbursement.
• Life insurance and disability offerings.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and discounted employee stock purchases plan.
• Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off and support for community engagement through the Polaris Foundation.

Relocation assistance

Polaris offers a relocation program through our mobility vendor for employees who qualify. Benefits include:

• A lump sum payment.
• Self-haul moving package.
• Lease cancellation/duplicate housing reimbursement.
• Access to a relocation counselor to assist in securing short-term housing.

You will be responsible for daily transportation to and from the office.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Strategic Communications, or other related business degree with an emphasis in Marketing.
• Graduation date between August 2026 and May 2027.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
• Must be able to commit to working 40 hours per week starting on one of the following dates: January 11th, 2027 or June 14th, 2027.
• Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) and not require sponsorship for employment now or in the future.
• Must be willing to travel and relocate between sites for rotations, as well as be mobile beyond the rotational program to support career development.
• Must have reliable transportation for daily commuting to and from the office.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software: Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint.
• Active leadership experience in student organizations and/or work experiences with interest in continuing to grow leadership skills.
• Demonstrated strengths in analysis, creative problem-solving, communication, interpersonal relationships, self-motivation, and leadership.
• Strong interest in long-term career development.

Preferred qualifications

• Previous internship/co-op experience.

Pay

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $62,000 to $74,500 per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.

About Polaris

As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER®, RZR®, and Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman® all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe.