Consumer Insights Intern

IFF is a global leader in flavors fragrances food ingredients and health & biosciences delivering sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Scent: Harnessing the full emotional power of scent driven by pioneering creativity science consumer expertise and a mindful approach to fragrance design

The role is based in Hilversum be part of a consumer-focused analytical and collaborative team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

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. Using tools such as online consumer connects preference evaluations and Home Use Tests (HUTs) the team aims to be the voice of the consumer within IFF.

Where Youll 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
• Supporting the team in preparing presentations summarizing consumer insights and recommendations
• Provide insights on consumer products and fragrances to internal stakeholders

What Makes You the Right Fit

• 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 Would You 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

• 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.

We are a global leader in taste scent and nutrition offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the 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.

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