Mercury Marine: Sales Operations & Market Intelligence Intern

Brunswick Corporation; Fond du Lac (WI); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Mercury Marine, a Brunswick Corporation unit in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, offers an internship in Sales Operations & Market Intelligence. You will engage in market research, forecasting, analytics, and AI-enabled projects to support data-driven decisions for U.S. Sales.

The role emphasizes collaboration with sales leaders and marketing stakeholders during a full-time, hybrid summer program. Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a related field, possess strong Excel and SQL skills,

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in related fields.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with SQL and data visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI).
• Experience with Salesforce.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing market intelligence and sales performance analysis using Tableau, Power BI, Salesforce.
• Build and maintain recurring market intelligence reports and dashboards.
• Analyze trends across regions, products, customer segments and channels.
• Conduct competitive and industry research to identify trends and growth opportunities.
• Assist data collection, cleansing, validation, and governance for reporting accuracy.
• Support leadership reporting and performance measurement activities.
• Participate in forecast updates and scenario modeling exercises.
• Assist in evaluating AI-enabled analytics use cases and related projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (pursuing) in related field

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Salesforce

Excel

Job description

Are you ready for what’s next?

Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation.

Location: Plant 10-Fond du Lac, WI

Workplace Category: (Hybrid)

Travel Required: No

Direct Reports: No

Pay Range: $18 - $27.50

Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Relocation: Yes

Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality:

As part of the Sales Operations and Market Intelligence team, you will support key initiatives across market intelligence, forecasting, analytics, strategic planning, and emerging AI-enabled business solutions. This internship offers exposure to market research, competitive analysis, forecasting methodologies, sales performance analytics, marketing effectiveness measurement, and business intelligence tools within a fast-paced consumer products environment. The intern will work closely with sales leaders, analysts, forecasting teams, marketing stakeholders, and business partners to identify market opportunities, improve reporting processes, optimize lead conversion effectiveness, and support data-driven decision making. This role will also provide exposure to the growing use of Agentic AI and advanced analytics applications supporting U.S. Sales.

Are you ready for what’s next?

Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation.

Mercury – Fond du Lac, WI - Mercury Marine: Sales Operations & Market Intelligence Intern

Location: Plant 10-Fond du Lac, WI

Workplace Category: (Hybrid)

Travel Required: No

Direct Reports: No

Pay Range: $18 - $27.50

Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Relocation: Yes

Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality:

Position Overview

As part of the Sales Operations and Market Intelligence team, you will support key initiatives across market intelligence, forecasting, analytics, strategic planning, and emerging AI-enabled business solutions. This internship offers exposure to market research, competitive analysis, forecasting methodologies, sales performance analytics, marketing effectiveness measurement, and business intelligence tools within a fast-paced consumer products environment. The intern will work closely with sales leaders, analysts, forecasting teams, marketing stakeholders, and business partners to identify market opportunities, improve reporting processes, optimize lead conversion effectiveness, and support data-driven decision making. This role will also provide exposure to the growing use of Agentic AI and advanced analytics applications supporting U.S. Sales.

At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Essential Functions:

Market Intelligence & Analytics Support

• Support ongoing market and sales performance analysis through Tableau, Power BI, Salesforce, and internal reporting tools.
• Assist in building, validating, and maintaining recurring market intelligence reports and executive dashboards.
• Analyze trends across regions, products, customer segments, and channels to identify opportunities and business risks.
• Conduct competitive and industry research to identify emerging trends, market shifts, and growth opportunities.
• Assist with data collection, cleansing, validation, and governance efforts to improve reporting accuracy and business insights.
• Analyze marketing campaign performance, lead generation activity, and lead conversion trends to identify opportunities for improved commercial effectiveness.
• Support leadership reporting and performance measurement activities.

Forecasting & Strategic Planning

• Partner with Sales Operations and Market Intelligence teams on forecast updates and scenario modeling exercises.
• Support long-range business planning activities, including five-year forecasting initiatives for key market segments.
• Assist in preparing analyses, recommendations, and presentation materials for leadership reviews and planning discussions.
• Help support annual planning activities and other key deliverables during peak business cycles.
• Analyze business performance data to support strategic decision making and growth initiatives.

Agentic AI & Business Intelligence Projects

• Assist in evaluating, developing, and testing Agentic AI use cases that support sales and market intelligence activities.
• Support automation and process improvement efforts related to reporting, forecasting, and analytics.
• Work with stakeholders to identify opportunities to improve efficiency through advanced analytics and AI-enabled solutions.
• Help document processes, best practices, and user guidance for analytics, reporting, and AI applications.
• Support the growing portfolio of AI initiatives across U.S. Sales.

Project-Based Assignment

• Own a defined internship project focused on market intelligence, forecasting, analytics, AI enablement, CRM optimization, or reporting enhancement.
• Present key findings, recommendations, and business insights to Sales Operations and Market Intelligence leadership at the conclusion of the internship.

Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.

Required Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Economics, Statistics, Finance, Business Administration, Marketing, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and identify actionable insights.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using SQL and database querying techniques to extract, analyze, and validate data.
• Experience with Tableau, Power BI, or other data visualization tools.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work with large datasets and translate findings into meaningful business recommendations.
• Minimum second semester sophomore status with 48 completed credits
• Availability to work full-time (40 or more hours per week) through a full term running May through August 2027

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous internship or co-op experience.
• Coursework, project work, or internship experience in business analytics, market research, forecasting, business intelligence, data science, economics, or strategic planning.
• Experience with Salesforce, including CRM reporting, data structures, or back-end integrations.
• Experience with automation tools, AI applications, or advanced analytics solutions.
• Interest in market intelligence, business strategy, analytics, forecasting, sales operations, or commercial excellence.
• Exposure to predictive analytics or data modeling concepts.

Working Conditions:

• Learning Opportunities: Our Student Program is designed to provide hands‑on experience in a professional setting. You will work alongside experienced professionals and get a chance to apply your academic knowledge to real‑world tasks.
• Project Work: The work environment is supportive, collaborative, and conducive to learning. Student co‑ops or interns typically work on specific projects or tasks that contribute to the organization’s goals. This may range from supporting larger projects to handling smaller, individual assignments.
• Hours: Co‑ops and Interns are expected to work a full 40‑hour work week
• Feedback and Performance Reviews: As a co‑op or intern, you will receive feedback and performance reviews throughout your assignment. We value the importance for interns to understand their progress and areas for improvement.

The pay range for this position is $17-$27.50 per hour. The actual hourly rate offered will vary depending on multiple factors including year in school/credits earned, degree, job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context.

Why Brunswick:

Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the marine industry, we’re committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards!

About Mercury Marine:

Headquartered in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Mercury Marine® is the world’s leading manufacturer of recreational marine propulsion engines. A division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), Mercury provides engines, boats, services and parts for recreational, commercial and government marine applications. Mercury empowers boaters with products that are easy to use, extremely reliable and backed by the most dedicated customer support in the world. The company’s industry‑leading brand portfolio includes Mercury outboard engines, Mercury MerCruiser® sterndrive and inboard packages, Mercury propellers, Mercury inflatable boats, Mercury SmartCraft® electronics, Land 'N' Sea marine parts distribution and Mercury and Quicksilver® parts and oils. More information is available at MercuryMarine.com.

Next is Now!

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