Market Research Summer 2027 Internship

Avon - Avon, OH 44011

• Position Type: Full Time
• Job Shift: Day

About Us

Join a Team That Sticks Together!

At Shurtape Technologies, we know how to make things stick. As a leading manufacturer and marketer of adhesive tape, we pride ourselves on creating innovative solutions for a variety of industries.

We have facilities all around the world, including in the U.S., U.K., Germany, Mexico, China, and more.

In addition to our specialty adhesive products, we offer well-known brands like Duck®, FrogTape®, Painter’s Mate®, Shurtape®, T-Rex®, Kip®, and Pro Tapes®.

Why Work with Us?

We encourage curiosity and creativity, working together to solve challenges and innovate. Our commitment to health, safety, and environmental responsibility means we make a positive impact on our communities and the world.

What We Offer:

• A company that truly values your contributions

• A place where you can grow, make an impact, and be part of something meaningful

• A focus on excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring we deliver top-quality, reliable solutions to our customers

• An environment where employees are encouraged to bring their best ideas forward and adopt a growth mindset

More Than Just Tapes...

In addition to being obsessed with our customers, Shurtape is committed to being socially and environmentally responsible. We recognize that our actions today affect our world tomorrow, and we are committed to responsible manufacturing processes that protect the communities in which we operate.

We Ask for the Best, and Offer the Best in Return

We are looking for passionate, innovative individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment to join the Shurtape team. If you’re looking to be part of a forward-thinking, fast-paced, and supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!

Our tapes may do the sticking, but it’s our people who hold it all together.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Hybrid Schedule: M/F - Remote, Tues/Wed/Thurs in office

The Market Research Intern will gain valuable experience in the Market Research (Insights) aspects of Marketing. Market Research is a unique department within Shurtape that identifies and addresses unmet customer needs, helps bring new products to the market, stays ahead of market and competitor trends, and continuously improves products and processes involved in marketing communications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

Market Research

The Market Research intern will work closely with the Market Research team on a wide array of projects to support the business. These projects will uncover both consumer and industrial end-user insights that will serve as a basis for decision making across our broad marketing departments, as they support existing and developing products, plan product launches, communicate key features and generally gain an overall understanding of the end users and their interactions with our product categories. Job responsibilities will include a variety of primary and secondary research activities.

• Assist with primary market research activities, including organizing samples for research, writing research questions and programming surveys
• Summarize and analyze data; make recommendations related to research findings
• Report findings, complete with graphs illustrating data and written text explaining complex findings
• Identify opportunities for product promotions and marketing campaigns
• Research target markets to identify their needs and preferences
• Research competition
• Conduct secondary research and compile data related to current product market, customer demographics and interests, and factors influencing product demand
• Leverage AI-powered search engines and research platforms, including Bloomfire, Ascribe, Ethos, and incaAI, to meet research needs and support Innovation
• Present and explain findings and implications to the various teams within the business
• Attend assigned research-oriented Webinars or in-person conferences

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education – Marketing, Market Research, Entrepreneurship, or Business preferred
• Skills – Communication, Analytical skills, Creativity, Teamwork, Initiative
• Abilities – Basic Computer Skills (including MSOffice – Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Survey Software experience a plus)
• Social media knowledge/experience – you do not need to be an influencer, but you should be comfortable navigating platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, etc.
• Experience – With survey tools or prior survey writing a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Light physical (lifting) activity, Extended time on the computer

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Our office is designed to bring people together. It's an open, collaborative space where creativity and teamwork thrive. We believe the best ideas come from shared conversations and we encourage our teams work closely and support one another. To help everyone do their best work, we provide a comfortable and well-equipped workspace, foster team building through activities and social events, and prioritize work-life balance, further helping our employees achieve their personal and professional goals. Our company culture values innovation, inclusivity and a positive attitude, with the contributions of each employee driving our overall success.

Shurtape Technologies, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Shurtape Technologies, LLC does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including identity & expression), medical condition, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business requirement.