NIQ Early Career Program: Consumer Intelligence Intern - Commercial Strategy & Insights

Have you ever walked down an aisle in your local Target and wondered why your favorite beverage or food product moved? Have you ever wanted to modernize the brand and bottle design for an iconic beer company? When you’re in a store, what catches your eye and motivates you to buy a certain product?  As a NielsenIQ Commercial Intern, you’ll use your analytical and consultative skills to help clients make better, faster, and smarter decisions.

Our Strategic Analytics & Insights organization powers our client’s innovation, renovation, and brand success strategies. When you join our Strategic Analytics & Insights business unit, you will consult with customers to improve new product outcomes, identify promising ideas, develop compelling consumer propositions, and validate in-market activities.  #LI-Hybrid

As a Commercial Intern, you will: 

• Provide insights that clients can use to drive their business forward 
• See your recommendations in action as you see products on the shelves or experience manufacturer’s advertising  
• Make a difference by becoming a problem solver, a consultant, and the voice of NielsenIQ’s inclusive culture for our clients

Intern Program Summary 

• Ten-week, full-time summer assignment in Chicago, IL 
• Participation in exclusive professional development opportunities focused on gaining a business perspective, diversity, inclusive leadership, and mentorship 
• Upon successful completion of the internship, interns will be considered for a full-time Analyst role (to begin post-graduation) with no additional interview requirements.

Application Deadline: Friday 19th September

 Selection Criteria 

• Current Junior pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, or Marketing/Market Research.  Will also consider students in an analytically or human insights focused major including but not limited to Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or Liberal Arts 
• 3.0 cumulative GPA minimum  
• Permanent U.S. work authorization required; no Visa sponsorship available 
• Leadership in extracurriculars on campus or in your community  
• Strong oral and written communication skills 
• Anticipated graduation: Spring 2027 

Our Benefits 

• Flexible work environment 
• LinkedIn Learning 

This role offers a market-competitive hourly wage, with an anticipated rate of $20/hour. This is a non-exempt internship position, eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable labor laws.

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

For more information, visit NIQ.com

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Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide. Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NIQ News Center: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion