Consumer Insights Intern

Job Summary

Are you passionate about understanding consumer behavior and turning insights into impactful product innovations? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, delivering sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. The Consumer Insights (CI) team plays a key role in the product development process by conducting and analyzing consumer research to understand how to fulfill consumer needs. The team provides insights that support Creative, Marketing, and Sales decision-making.

The role is based in Hilversum, and you will be part of a consumer-focused, analytical, and collaborative team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Support the setup, coordination, and execution of consumer research studies
• Conduct desk research to gather relevant consumer and market insights
• Assist in designing questionnaires and test protocols
• Coordinate logistics for consumer studies, including Home Use Tests (HUTs)
• Analyze data from consumer research using statistical and analytical methods
• Support the team in preparing presentations summarizing consumer insights and recommendations
• Provide insights on consumer products and fragrances to internal stakeholders

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor in Marketing, Psychology, Business, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of consumer research methodologies
• Analytical mindset with solid statistical and modeling skills (e.g. Descriptive, parametric and nonparametric analysis, regression modeling, multifactorial analysis)
• High attention to detail and a structured way of working
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks proactively
• Strong cross-cultural communication skills
• Excellent English language skills (written and verbal)
• Experience with online research tools; programming skills are considered a plus

How You’ll Stand Out

• Experience with advanced statistical tools or data analysis software
• Strong curiosity and ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Proactive mindset with a "can-do" attitude and ability to suggest improvements
• Being passionate about using AI to apply in different tasks (from handling administrative ask up to analyzing data)

Why Choose Us (Benefits)

Internship duration: 6 months, fulltime (flexible start date)

Internship allowance of €500 per month

Hands-on experience in a global, consumer-centric organization

Opportunity to work on real business projects with measurable impact

Learning and development opportunities within an international environment

Important: This position does not support relocation services. Candidates currently living in the Netherlands or willing to arrange their own relocation are welcome to apply.

EEO Statement

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. We value the diverse mosaic of ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability. We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.

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