Market Research Intern – Summer 2027

National Life Group - Interns•Montpelier, VT

6d•$19 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The National Life Group Internship Program was developed to provide real workplace learning and growth opportunities for undergraduate students. Over the years the program has provided students with the opportunity to engage in meaningful, career-relevant work at National Life Group in preparation for full-time employment. This position currently offers an onsite work schedule, with the expectation that you are in the office four (4) days per week during onsite core days. Our current onsite core days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The work schedule type and core days are subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Economics, Statistics, Data Analytics, or a related field
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Ability to interpret data and communicate findings clearly
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Advanced Excel functions, Tableau, Power BI or R)
Familiarity with market research methods (surveys, interviews, focus groups)
Interest in financial services, insurance, or consumer behavior
Prior internship or project experience involving data analysis or research
Leverage approved AI tools, where appropriate, to improve the efficiency, quality, and impact of their work.
Stay curious and open to new AI-enabled ways of working.
Exercise sound judgment by reviewing and validating AI-generated content.
Maintain accountability for the accuracy, quality, fairness, and integrity of work products by adhering to National Life's AI guiding principles.
Use AI responsibly and in accordance with company policies related to confidentiality, data privacy, security, compliance, retention, and intellectual property.

Nice To Haves

Highly reliable, engaged and possess a customer service attitude
Demonstrate effective communication to various areas of the organization (technical and non-technical)
Bring creativity, thought leadership, and curiosity to the table; actively participate in forums to contribute and learn
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, i.e. a problem solver’s mindset
Eager to learn, ask relevant questions, seek new knowledge, and make connections
Enjoy taking on challenges and working towards solutions both collaboratively and independently

Responsibilities

Support projects focused on consumer insights, market sizing, and sales trend analysis.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, distribution, strategy, and product to help uncover insights about customer behavior, market opportunities, and business performance.
Assist in analyzing consumer data (customer demographic data, survey data, qualitative interview data) to identify trends and insights.
Support market sizing and segmentation analyses to evaluate growth opportunities across products, markets, and customer segments.
Analyze sales performance data to identify trends, drivers of performance, and areas for improvement.
Help develop presentations and reports that communicate insights clearly to stakeholders.
Conduct competitive and industry research to inform strategic initiatives.
Partner with team members to translate data into actionable business recommendations.
Support ad hoc research and analytics projects across marketing and strategy teams.