Consumer Insights Internship - Summer 2027

Johnsonville johnsonville.com Open · verified Sep 18, 2026

Sheboygan Falls Junior Market Research

Entry-level Market Research role at Johnsonville. Sheboygan Falls.

Role brief

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What you'll do

Use qualitative and quantitative research to answer business questions and recommend next steps
Gather consumer reactions to early product concepts for innovation work
Explain why people choose your products or competitors’ products to support existing brands
Turn consumer behavior, attitudes, feedback and data into stories that guide marketing and brand decisions

What you bring

Pursue a bachelor’s degree in Marketing Research, Marketing, Communications, Anthropology or a related field
Bring strong Excel and PowerPoint skills with clear writing, speaking, organization and presentation ability
Translate data into a compelling story and keep asking what comes next
Offer positive, constructive input in a collaborative team environment
A minimum GPA of three point five is strongly preferred

Who this fits

This suits a current bachelor’s student, especially someone in junior or senior standing, who wants hands-on consumer insights work. You’ll be based at Johnsonville’s Global Headquarters in Sheboygan Falls, with minimal travel, and must be at least eighteen by the May 24, 2027 start date. You must also be authorized to work in the country without sponsorship now or later.

From the employer

Johnsonville Location: Global Headquarters

Johnsonville will place you, as an intern or co-op student, into a fun and challenging position where you can make real contributions to real projects, applying your knowledge and creativity. In addition to hands-on experience in your field, you’ll have the chance to work with Members from a variety of functional areas, in a team-based work environment and a culture that celebrates growth and learning. We value the enthusiasm, fresh ideas and desire to learn and grow that you’ll bring to the organization. You’ll have a one-of-a-kind experience at Johnsonville and be able to say you helped make a real difference at a great, global company.

Position Overview

An Intern on our Consumer Insights team helps us market our current products and develop new ones by understanding the consumer. This position focuses on:

An extensive onboarding and training program
Utilizing consumer feedback and data to identify insights
Using consumer-driven insights to tell stories that help drive marketing and brand success
Understanding consumer behavior and attitudes to identify business driving insights
Opportunity to apply technical and communication skills learned to customer-facing work

Responsibilities

Work directly with our innovation and marketing teams to:
- Utilize marketing research qualitative and quantitative methodologies to answer business questions and identify the path forward
- Support new product development efforts by obtaining consumer feedback to new product ideas during the fuzzy front end of innovation
- Support existing product businesses by understanding how and why consumers use our products vs. competition
- Understand how long term trends can/will impact existing and new product success

Education

Candidate must currently be working towards a Bachelor's degree in Marketing Research, Marketing, Communications, Anthropology or a related field from an accredited university; junior or senior status preferred
3.5 minimum GPA strongly preferred

Experience

Some prior work experience preferred

Skills

Excellent computer skills (Excel and PowerPoint required)
Excellent communication, organization and presentation skills (written and oral)
Ability to tell a story with data
Genuine curiosity and desire to ask what's next?
Ability to contribute to strong team environment with positive and constructive input

Other Requirements

Start Date: May 24, 2027
Must be at least 18 years old
Travel: Minimal

Benefits and Compensation

Johnsonville offers access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center, and onsite medical clinic! Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

About our Company

Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 4,000+ Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!

Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability.

We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.