Product Management & Market Intelligence Intern

Role Summary

Help Shape the Future of Products at MANN+HUMMEL

Are you a student who enjoys solving problems, working with data, and figuring out why some products succeed in the market? If so, this internship could be a great fit.

As a Product Management & Market Intelligence Intern, you'll work on a real business challenge: helping identify new product opportunities within the North American construction and agricultural equipment markets. Your work will help business leaders understand where customers have unmet needs and where MANN+HUMMEL can grow its product portfolio.

This isn't a job where you'll only observe. You'll own a meaningful project, work directly with experienced professionals, and present recommendations that could influence future business decisions.

Location: Gastonia, NC (Main Office)

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (flexible combination of remote and on-site work)

Hours: Up to 30 hours per week

Internship Term: Spring 2027 (January through May/June 2027) with potential extension through Summer 2027 based on performance

Main Tasks

What You'll Be Working On

You'll help build a data-driven process that identifies market opportunities and product gaps within selected Off-Highway equipment segments.

Job Responsibilities

• Analyze market, sales, products, and competitive data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Research construction and agricultural equipment markets and understand customer needs.
• Identify products or applications that are underserved in today's market.
• Create reports, dashboards, heat maps, and presentations that help tell the story behind the data.
• Work with Product Management, Engineering, Sales, and Catalog teams to validate your findings.
• Participate in project discussions and help prioritize future product opportunities.
• Present your recommendations to business leaders at the conclusion of the internship.

What You'll Learn

This internship is designed to give you hands-on experience that goes beyond the classroom.

You'll gain exposure to:

• Product Management and product portfolio strategy
• Market research and competitive analysis
• Business analytics and data-driven decision making
• Market sizing and growth opportunity assessments
• Manufacturing and industrial products
• Executive presentations and stakeholder communication
• Cross-functional teamwork with Engineering, Sales, and Product leaders
• How companies evaluate and launch new products in the market

By the end of the internship, you'll have completed a substantial business project and built experience that is highly relevant for careers in Product Management, Business Analytics, Consulting, Marketing, Corporate Strategy, or General Management.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in:
• Business Administration
• Marketing
• Economics
• Business Analytics
• Business Management
• Industrial and Systems Engineering
• Or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Comfortable learning new concepts and working independently.
• Curious, motivated, and eager to make an impact.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization tools.
• Coursework or project experience involving market research, strategy, or analytics.
• Interest in manufacturing, automotive, heavy-duty, or industrial products.

What Success Looks Like

By the end of the internship, you will have helped identify potential growth opportunities, developed recommendations backed by data, and presented your findings to business leaders. You'll leave with practical experience, professional connections, and a project you can proudly discuss in future interviews.

This is an excellent opportunity for students who are naturally curious, enjoy working with data, and want to see how business strategy and product decisions are made in a global manufacturing company.