Global Market Research Intern

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. We have offices around the world and in-country analysts in 80+ countries. Through this global presence, we are able to provide 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. 

Why Euromonitor 

The internship role is central to Euromonitor’s continued growth and expansion. As such, making this experience valuable for participating students is a top priority. During this paid, 10-week internship, interns will be exposed to all aspects of the research process and given numerous opportunities to contribute directly to ongoing syndicated and consulting research projects. Target start date is June 10.

Through this process, interns can expect to: 

• Develop a strong knowledge of Euromonitor’s methodology and resources 

• Gain exposure to a wide array of 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 

• Cultivate a familiarity with global market research and global business in general 

Key responsibilities 

Research 

• Assisting to build research documents and project templates, brainstorming effective research structures and approaches 

• Leveraging in-house resources and externally published information to more clearly understand the market and companies under review 

• 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 

• Preparation of market summaries for industry sources to encourage participation 

Analysis 

• Working closely with research associates 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 

• Scrutinizing data proactively and as a result of client queries 

• Identifying key insights and developing executive-level reports 

Client Communication 

• Assisting in the preparation of client emails, briefing documents, and delivery documents 

• Shadowing client calls and project updates 

• Presenting project findings and takeaways (where an opportunity may allow) 

Requirements

• Rising juniors or seniors enrolled in a 4-year university or college -OR- 

• Graduate students continuing their education in the autumn 

• 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 

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

• 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 

• Interns will be expected to be in the office three days each week 

Benefits

Why work for Euromonitor?

Our values

• We act with integrity
• We are curious about the world
• We are stronger together
• We seek to empower
• We find strength in diversity

International: not only do we have a very multinational workforce in each office but we are all dealing with our 16 offices worldwide on a daily basis. With 16 offices globally there are regular opportunities for international transfer.

Hardworking but sociable: our staff know how to work hard but also how to enjoy themselves! We pride ourselves on creating an appropriate work-life balance, with flexible hours and 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.

Committed to making a difference: We think that people are looking for something worthwhile in a company beyond the workplace. Our extensive Corporate Social Responsibility Programme gives each member of staff two volunteering days a year in addition to holidays. It sees us reaching out into the local community with our mentoring, group volunteering, and fundraising initiatives as well as supporting international charities through our website sales, matching staff sponsorship fundraising, and carbon offsetting all our flights, amongst many other activities.

Excellent benefits: we offer highly competitive salaries, healthcare insurance, food vouchers, saving fund, plus generous holiday allowances and in many offices a Core Hours policy allowing flexible start and finish times to each day.

Opportunities to grow: we offer extensive training and development opportunities at all levels. The vast majority of our managers and directors have been promoted from within and many have moved across departments as well as upwards. We pride ourselves on identifying and rewarding talent.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Euromonitor International does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

At Euromonitor International, we are committed to transparency and pay equity.  Pursuant to Illinois law, we provide salary range and benefit info on all job postings based in our Chicago office.  The pay for this internship is $18 per hour. 

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