Innovation Insight Intern

Nestlé S.A.; Orbe; On-site; CHF 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Nestlé S.A. invites a motivated Innovation Insight Intern to join the Product Technology Centre Coffee in Orbe, Switzerland for a 6‑month internship starting January 2027 or later.

You will uncover consumer needs, cultural shifts and marketplace signals, translating them into opportunities for the future of coffee. You will work with Front-End Innovation to support strategic projects across brands like Nescafé, Starbucks and Nespresso, gaining hands-on experience at the intersection of consumer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Consumer Insights, Psychology, Sociology, Marketing, Business, Innovation, Statistics or a related field.
• Experience or strong interest in consumer research, trend analysis, strategy or innovation.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize complex information into clear insights and opportunities.
• Confident in PowerPoint and Canva; curious about generative AI; Excel and Mural are advantageous.
• Strong written, visual and verbal storytelling; fluent in English.
• Demonstrates courage, collaboration, speed and continuous learning to create impact.

Responsibilities

• Conduct trend scouting, foresight and social listening to identify emerging consumer behaviours and future opportunities.
• Map marketplace developments to support innovation projects.
• Contribute to qualitative and quantitative consumer research, data analysis and insight generation.
• Help transform research findings into innovation territories and consumer-led concepts.
• Create clear presentations and compelling stories from complex information.
• Support workshops with internal teams and external partners.
• Support the AI-transformation journey of the team.
• Embed AI-powered approaches to accelerate innovation workflows.

Skills

PowerPoint

Canva

English fluency

Storytelling

Collaboration

Generative AI

Strategic thinking

Research methods

Education

Bachelor’s or Masters in a relevant field

Tools

Excel

Mural

Canva

AI tools

Job description

Location: Orbe, Switzerland
Contract type / duration: Internship, 6 months
Start date: January 2027 or later

Deadline for applications: 26 October 2026

Be a force for good and transform your potential into something extraordinary

As an Innovation Insight Intern at Nestlé Product Technology Centre Coffee, your mission will be to uncover emerging consumer needs, cultural shifts and marketplace signals, and translate them into meaningful opportunities for the future of coffee.

Working within the Front-End Innovation team, you will contribute to strategic projects across global coffee brands, including Nescafé, Starbucks, Nespresso, Nescafé Dolce Gusto. You will collaborate with innovation, consumer insights, design and R&D experts, gaining hands-on experience at the intersection of consumer understanding, foresight and innovation.

How you’ll make an impact as an Innovation Insight Intern

• Conduct trend scouting, foresight and social listening activities to identify emerging consumer behaviours, cultural shifts and future opportunities
• Map marketplace developments, brands and sources of inspiration to support innovation projects
• Contribute to qualitative and quantitative consumer research, data analysis and insight generation
• Help transform research findings into innovation territories, opportunity spaces and consumer-led concepts
• Create clear presentations, recommendations and compelling stories from complex information
• Support the preparation and facilitation of workshops with internal teams and external partners
• Support the AI-transformation journey of the team
• Explore and embed AI-powered approaches to accelerate innovation development and team workflows

What will make you successful

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Consumer Insights, Psychology, Sociology, Marketing, Business, Innovation, Statistics or a related field
• Initial experience or strong interest in consumer research, including qualitative or quantitative methods, trend analysis, strategy or innovation
• Ability to analyse and synthesize complex information and transform it into clear insights, recommendations and opportunity areas
• Confidence using PowerPoint and Canva, together with curiosity for generative AI tools. Familiarity with Excel and Mural is an advantage
• Strong written, visual and verbal storytelling skills, with fluency in English
• You demonstrate courage, collaboration, speed and continuous learning while translating ideas into meaningful impact and creating shared value

At Nestlé, we place people at the heart of everything we do

Our benefits are designed to support your growth and wellbeing, so you can thrive at work and in life:

• Flexible working options, including hybrid work possibilities (for office-based roles)
• Learning and development opportunities to grow your career
• Healthcare contribution and access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Attractive employee discounts across various products and services

What to expect from our hiring process

We are committed to an inclusive and respectful hiring experience and are happy to provide reasonable accommodations if needed. Our workplaces are fully accessible and supported by a strong safety culture.

The hiring process typically includes an interview with Talent Acquisition, an interview with the hiring team, and a final discussion and offer. We review applications as they are received and may close the role once a strong selection of relevant candidates has been identified, so we encourage you to apply early. All information will be treated confidentially.

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