Intern - Product Management - Summer 2026

HNI Corporation
United States, Iowa, Muscatine
Oct 03, 2025
Description Position at HNI Workplace Furnishings HNI is a global family of brands for the workplace dedicated to enhancing the spaces where we live, work, and gather. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where we make a positive impact on others, upholding our beliefs in integrity, inclusion and belonging. Your Impact Starts the Day You Do! What We Need: We are looking for Product Management Interns to join our Product Marketing team in Muscatine, IA, during Summer 2026! What You Will Do: HNI's summer internship program is a great opportunity for first-hand experience in your field of interest. You'll work on one or more projects that create value for our business partners. HNI's large, paid internship program includes exposure to leadership, professional development opportunities (Lunch and Learns, training, skill building workshops), support through a mentor relationship, volunteering, and social events! Company-paid apartment-style housing may also be available, based on student's geographic need and current housing capacity. Depending on the flexibility of the role, the intern may have the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule. The Product Marketing team is responsible for contributing to the success of the assigned product category by driving results through cross-functional collaboration. This role will support the product lifecycle, from inputs on ideation and development to launch and optimization of respective category. Our interns are a key source of future talent for entry-level sales careers. Support the lifecycle of a specified product category in accordance with the 3-year product roadmap. Collect market insights, research competition and support product strategies to meet customer needs and organizational objectives. Participate in Voice of Customer, market research and analyze trend data to identify and drive product opportunities. Represent product category during product development, ensuring product meets customer requirements and is delivered on time and within budget. Execute milestones and deliverables for each stage of the new product development process. Help to define and prioritize product features and enhancements based on market research and competitive positioning. Participate in successful product launches by collaborating with marketing and merchandising teams to create compelling product storytelling and go-to-market strategy. Monitor and analyze product sales, profit performance and customer feedback to identify opportunities for product category improvement including cost savings and quality improvement. Implement end-of-life product strategies including discontinuation and phase-out processes. Communicate vital information, training, and product knowledge to support sales to various internal stakeholders. What You Have: Candidates should be working towards a Bachelor's degree in marketing, business management, product management, finance, or related field. Junior level coursework is preferred. Desire for a career in product management Minimum 2.8 GPA Preference will be given to applicants with relevant work experience, internships, or involvement in related activities such as tutoring or business fraternities. What You're Good At: Self-starter with high personal motivation and desire to take initiative and ownership Strong presentation skills Strong experience managing projects (school or work related) Excellent written and verbal communication skills Dedicated team-player, strong communication, interpersonal and time-management skills We look forward to hearing from you! We are not accepting any candidates that require company sponsorship to legally work in the United States. HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) is a manufacturer of workplace furnishings and building products, operating under two segments. The workplace furnishings segment is a leading global designer and provider of commercial furnishings, going to market under multiple unique brands. The residential building products segment is the nation's leading manufacturer and marketer of hearth products. We offer benefits starting from Day 1. To learn more, visit www.HNIbenefits.com. Our company endeavors to make www.hnicareers.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 563-272-7400 or via email at [emailprotected] Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.