Global Market Research Intern

Euromonitor • Chicago, IL

13h • Hybrid

About The Position

Euromonitor International is a global market intelligence company that partners with businesses to provide them with the data and information needed to better inform their strategic decisions. They have offices around the world and in-country analysts in 80+ countries, enabling cross-country comparable data and analysis. Euromonitor primarily delivers market research solutions via a syndicated database with annually updated industry information and custom consulting projects. Interns will be introduced to both types of solutions and will have the opportunity to support custom consulting research initiatives. Ideal candidates will be self-starting, autonomous individuals, excited by the prospect and challenge of being part of a global research organization. This paid, 10-week internship role is central to Euromonitor’s continued growth and expansion, with a top priority on making the experience valuable for participating students. Interns will be exposed to all aspects of the research process and given numerous opportunities to contribute directly to ongoing consulting research projects as well as internal strategic initiatives. Through this process, interns can expect to develop a strong knowledge of Euromonitor’s methodology and resources, gain exposure to a wide array of consulting research project and methodology types, build a solid understanding of the project management process, become familiar with how to prepare client deliverables and engage in client meetings, and cultivate a familiarity with global market research and global business in general.

Requirements

• Rising juniors or seniors enrolled in a 4-year university or college -OR- Graduate students continuing their education in the autumn or recently graduated
• Naturally curious and inquisitive with a strong desire to learn
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Gen AI Platforms
• Extreme attention to detail
• Interest in consumer markets trends and dynamics
• Interest in global business
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Other languages (i.e. Portuguese, Spanish) an advantage

Responsibilities

• Assist in building research documents and project templates, brainstorming effective research structures and approaches
• Understanding project objectives, business questions, and client backgrounds
• Leveraging in-house resources and externally published information
• Conducting store audits (collecting data on existing brands/manufacturers, product pricing/promotion/shelf space, etc.) to complement primary research
• Conducting interviews with trade associations, leading companies, and internal Euromonitor associates to gain insights into specific research objectives
• Working closely with the Consulting team on project planning, briefing, research, calculations, and finalization checks
• Validating market data, including integrity of company and brand information
• Preparation and writing of company/industry reports and/or management summaries
• Identifying key insights and developing executive-level reports
• Assist in developing and finalizing client-facing reports (PPT, Excel, Dashboards)
• Assisting in the preparation of client emails, briefing documents, and delivery documents
• Shadowing client calls and project updates as needed
• Presenting project findings and takeaways (where an opportunity may allow)
• Assist on internal strategic initiatives and projects on an ad hoc basis
• Work independently on internal documents to improve internal processes related to Consulting Practices, Products, and Sales

Benefits

• Paid internship role
• Flexible hours
• Regular socialising including frequent after work meet ups, summer and Christmas parties and a whole range of sports and other groups to be involved with
• Two volunteering days a year in addition to holidays
• Supporting international charities through website sales, matching staff sponsorship fundraising, and carbon offsetting all our flights
• Highly competitive salaries
• Healthcare insurance
• Food vouchers
• Saving fund
• Generous holiday allowances
• Core Hours policy allowing flexible start and finish times to each day
• Extensive training and development opportunities at all levels
• Competitive benefits package
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Hybrid work set up
• Other perks to support a positive work environment

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern