Advanced Solution team - Intern

Advance Solution Team (AST) intern role

YouGov Shopper is a permanent tracking that allows FMCG clients and retailers to have a complete understanding of Shopper behavior. With Consumer Panel data it is possible to deep dive Consumer and Shopper knowledge, categories and brands performance drivers, diagnosis of purchase behavior and trends. You will be working for the main FMCG manufacturers operating in the Italian market.

We are currently looking for an Advance Solution Team Intern to join our team. The role involves analyzing and interpreting data, as well as managing ad hoc insights and analyses to provide effective and efficient responses to customer needs and business questions.

We offer a 6-month internship based in Milan, Italy.

The Role

The role involves developing ad hoc quantitative market research studies from both shopper panels and other sources. The role combines aspects of research results analysis with client relationship management skills. This includes study design, data analysis and interpretation, and final client presentation.

Main Activities

Analysis & Reporting

• Support Senior Consultants in the coordination and execution of client projects, while managing client interactions and stakeholder relationships both directly and indirectly.
• Conduct simple and complex market data analyses to produce reports and address specific client requests.
• Analyze market data and trends using various analytical tools to generate actionable insights for clients.
• Develop charts, presentations, and reports, providing relevant insights that effectively answer client business questions.
• Support and promote initiatives to developing efficient solutions to create client-friendly deliverables (e.g., Excel tools, PowerPoint presentations, automated dashboards and charts, databases, and reporting systems).

Client Management

• Interact directly or indirectly with clients, acting as a subject matter expert on consumer data and insights.
• Support clients in understanding market dynamics and consumer behavior through data-driven recommendations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships by delivering timely, accurate, and high-quality analytical support.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong analytical thinking, with the ability to analyze data and provide actionable recommendations.
• Ability to present analysis findings and project outcomes effectively to clients.
• Curiosity, proactivity, and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Native or bilingual proficiency in Italian.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills (minimum B2 level).
• Good proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other presentation tools.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Marketing, Sociology, Statistics, or a related field preferred.
• Willingness to develop expertise in market research and continuously enhance knowledge of methodologies and analytical tools.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, teamwork, and the ability to work independently.
• Interest in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry and/or previous experience in a market research company will be considered a plus.
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