Consumer Insights Internship - Summer 2027

Johnsonville; Sheboygan Falls (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite fitness center

Onsite medical clinic

Job summary

Johnsonville is seeking an intern for its Consumer Insights team in Wisconsin to support marketing research and new product development. You will work with innovation and marketing colleagues to uncover consumer insights using qualitative and quantitative methods.

Through onboarding and hands-on projects, you will learn to translate data into compelling stories that guide brand decisions while gaining real-world experience at a global sausage company.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Marketing Research, Marketing, Communications, Anthropology or related field; junior or senior preferred.
• 3.5 minimum GPA strongly preferred.
• Some prior work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with our marketing and innovation teams on research projects.
• Apply marketing research methods (qualitative & quantitative) to identify insights.
• Support new product development by gathering consumer feedback in early stages.
• Tell data-driven stories to help marketing and brand decisions.
• Communicate findings clearly to cross-functional teams.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Data storytelling

Curiosity

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing Research, Marketing, Communications, Anthropology or related field

Job description

Johnsonville Location: Global Headquarters

Johnsonville will place you, as an intern or co-op student, into a fun and challenging position where you can make real contributions to real projects, applying your knowledge and creativity. In addition to hands-on experience in your field, you’ll have the chance to work with Members from a variety of functional areas, in a team-based work environment and a culture that celebrates growth and learning. We value the enthusiasm, fresh ideas and desire to learn and grow that you’ll bring to the organization. You’ll have a one-of-a-kind experience at Johnsonville and be able to say you helped make a real difference at a great, global company.

Position Overview

An Intern on our Consumer Insights team helps us market our current products and develop new ones by understanding the consumer. This position focuses on:

• An extensive onboarding and training program


• Utilizing consumer feedback and data to identify insights


• Using consumer-driven insights to tell stories that help drive marketing and brand success


• Understanding consumer behavior and attitudes to identify business driving insights


• Opportunity to apply technical and communication skills learned to customer-facing work

Responsibilities

• Work directly with our innovation and marketing teams to:
  
  
  
  • Utilize marketing research qualitative and quantitative methodologies to answer business questions and identify the path forward
  
  
  • Support new product development efforts by obtaining consumer feedback to new product ideas during the fuzzy front end of innovation
  
  
  • Support existing product businesses by understanding how and why consumers use our products vs. competition
  
  
  • Understand how long term trends can/will impact existing and new product success
  
  
  
  

Education

• Candidate must currently be working towards a Bachelor's degree in Marketing Research, Marketing, Communications, Anthropology or a related field from an accredited university; junior or senior status preferred


• 3.5 minimum GPA strongly preferred

Experience

• Some prior work experience preferred

Skills

• Excellent computer skills (Excel and PowerPoint required)


• Excellent communication, organization and presentation skills (written and oral)


• Ability to tell a story with data


• Genuine curiosity and desire to ask what's next?


• Ability to contribute to strong team environment with positive and constructive input

Other Requirements

• Start Date: May 24, 2027


• Must be at least 18 years old


• Travel: Minimal

Benefits And Compensation

Johnsonville offers access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center, and onsite medical clinic! Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

About Our Company

Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 4,000+ Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!

Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability.

We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.