Market Research & Growth Intern

ITW; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW (Illinois Tool Works) in Chicago, IL, seeks a Market Analyst Intern to support CCNA marketing, strategy, and innovation initiatives by gathering and analyzing market, customer, competitive, and industry data. The role involves identifying growth opportunities and translating research into actionable recommendations.

The intern will collaborate across teams, contributing to market sizing, Voice of Customer activities, and data storytelling while applying ITW's 80/20 principles.

Qualifications

• Rising junior pursuing a bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Analytics, Economics, Finance, Data Analytics, or related field with expected graduation Dec 2028–May 2029.
• Strong research, analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication with presentation skills.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; detail-oriented and organized.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze market, customer, competitor, industry, and internal data to identify opportunities.
• Research market size, growth drivers, customer needs, and industry trends.
• Evaluate growth segments and opportunities via market and competitive analysis.
• Conduct VoC interviews, surveys, field visits, and secondary research.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and actionable recommendations; support cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's student

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

ITW (Illinois Tool Works) in Chicago, IL, seeks a Market Analyst Intern to support CCNA marketing, strategy, and innovation initiatives by gathering and analyzing market, customer, competitive, and industry data. The role involves identifying growth opportunities and translating research into actionable recommendations.

The intern will collaborate across teams, contributing to market sizing, Voice of Customer activities, and data storytelling while applying ITW's 80/20 principles.