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In short

This is a non-paid academic internship for master students at IKEA in Zaventem, Belgium, focusing on consumer and customer insights within a dynamic retail market. The role involves trend monitoring, competitor analysis, and supporting strategic planning with data interpretation and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Compile knowledge decks with insights for internal stakeholders (Marketing, Sales, Services).
  • Provide insights on how future consumers want to shop.
  • Support the CCI-team with strategy preparation through STEEP analysis, trend monitoring, and consumer insights.
  • Conduct competitor monitoring.
  • Compile data files for insights transfer to stakeholders.
  • Support ad hoc research and demands.
  • Work on project-based assignments, potentially related to thesis.
  • Collaborate with different stakeholders within IKEA across various departments.
  • Gain hands-on experience with quantitative and qualitative research using international insights.

Requirements

  • Master student.
  • Enjoy working with numbers and translating facts into insights (interpretation rather than data modelling).
  • Basic skills in Microsoft PowerPoint for inspirational presentations.
  • Basic skills in Microsoft Excel.
  • Proficient in English (native Dutch or French is a plus).
  • Positive and open mindset to learn and grow.
  • Ability to tolerate bad jokes.

Benefits

  • Gain hands-on experience and work on real-world projects.
  • Learn and grow in a dynamic retail market.
  • Work for a value-driven, international company with a focus on sustainability and ED&I.
  • Potential to find a future employer.
  • Opportunity to gain an understanding of market intelligence and consumer insights.
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Company

IKEA

Job Posted

2 days ago

Employment Type

Internship

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Student

Locations

Zaventem, Belgium

Qualification

Master

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