Consumer Insights Intern
About The Position
As a member of the Insights Team, you will have the opportunity to be a part of research and analysis to support initiatives critical to company growth. You are excited to explore the challenging world of CP Insights and hope to find a company you can build a career with after graduation. At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you. Our culture stems from a simple premise: Hire good people and treat them like family. At Sargento, you can make decisions based on how they affect people as well as the long-term health of our company. You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career. With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality. If you’re ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here.
Requirements
- Pursuing a business degree with a personal passion for market research, all things food, analyzing data and marketing, having completed sophomore year prior to starting internship.
- Curious; always wants to understand the ‘why’ behind something.
- Interested in human behavior and how consumers make decisions.
- Analytical; possess the ability to understand and translate research results to help tell a relevant and compelling story.
- Team-oriented; enjoys growing with other team members.
- Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative team environment.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong problem solving, project management and communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and vehicle required. There is no mass/public transit system to/from corporate housing location to company locations.
Nice To Haves
- CPG experience and/or experience in market research methodologies and techniques a plus.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the sourcing, interpretation, and application of consumer information to address the needs of business partners as directed by the Senior Consumer Insights Manager-FSI.
- With guidance from the Senior Manager, design and execute at least one custom research project, developing actionable insights and reporting the results to stakeholders.
- Areas of research may include advertising, concept, product, packaging, positioning, pricing, need state and consumer segmentation, and syndicated data analysis.
- Help monitor and apply consumer trends (demographic, attitudinal, behavioral) to the business.
- Participate in training on Circana (syndicated sales and household panel) data.
- Display collaboration with cross-functional teams and excellent influencing skills.
- Share information across the Insights team.
Benefits
- Lead and own real and relevant projects aligned with business objectives
- Gain valuable skills and experiences to be prepared for entry level opportunities
- Mentorship and career development to learn and grow personally and professionally
- Volunteer in community service activities
- Social professional networking experiences
- Flexible work week onsite Mondays through Thursdays and optional remote Fridays; plus, half day Fridays
- Nationally competitive compensation
- Paid relocation and housing
- 5 unpaid days off for interns and 10 unpaid days off for co-ops
- 401(k) employer contribution top 1% in the nation
- Discounts at the company cheese store and local attractions/events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
