Market Research Intern -Hybrid

We’re part of Informa, a global business with a network of trusted brands in specialist markets across more than 30 countries, and a member of the FTSE 100. Our purpose is to connect our customers to information and people that help them know more, do more and be more. No other company in the world helps more people share professional knowledge or make business connections. We run around 800 events each year, create digital platforms based on engaging news and information content, and operate professional development programmes for individuals and businesses.

For over 50 years, Technomic, has provided foodservice clients around the globe with the research, insights and strategic consulting support they need to enhance their business strategies, decisions and results. Our services range from major research studies and management consulting solutions to online databases and simple fact-finding assignments. Our clients include food manufacturers and distributors, restaurants and retailers, other foodservice organizations, and various institutions aligned with the food industry

This role is based in our Downtown Chicago, IL, office. Technomic has a flexible, hybrid approach to work location – this position will be in the office two days per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays with remote hours option the remainder of the week. The position will average 15-20 hours per week.

Position Responsibilities

• Leverage Technomic’s syndicated industry, consumer and menu data in the creation of custom reports for food industry clients
• Contribute to quantitative analyses, including data table building and data interpretation (key findings and insights)
• Visualize quantitative and qualitative findings
• Participate in data analysis, project ideation and other activities that will help build knowledge and expertise about the market research process
• Draft custom reports (PowerPoint, Excel and Word) from quantitative and qualitative data sources
• Clearly communicate with project leaders about project timeline and status
• Keep to a schedule with deadlines

• Must be currently enrolled in college pursuing a bachelor’s degree in market research, business, statistics, data science, social sciences or any other related degree
• Ability to work with different stakeholders and manage multiple projects at once. 
• Ability to work a minimum of 15 hours a week, Monday through Friday throughout the summer and school year
• Must be reliable and able to set consistent work hours contingent upon class schedule
• Must be able to work out of Chicago office throughout the school year on Tuesday or Thursday 
• Professional, ambitious, adaptable and hard working
• Attention to detail a must
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Communicate well within the team environment
• Inquisitive nature, asking questions and have a willingness to learn
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proficiency with using the internet as a research tool
• Experience and an interest in the foodservice industry a plus

The pay range for this role is 16.20 per hour for 15-20 hours per week. 

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com

• Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive, and we support a range of working patterns
• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs
• As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.

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