Insights & Strategy Intern (Summer 2025)

Business Unit Overview

Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company's portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats®, PEBBLES®, Grape-Nuts® and Malt-O-Meal® cereal, and Peter Pan® peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray® Nutrish®, Kibbles 'n Bits® and 9Lives® dog and cat food. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn for the latest news.

Brand

Looking to pursue an internship that can launch your career in your field of study? Do you want to gain hands-on experience in a growing, mission-driven, consumer-centric organization? Post Consumer Brands offers a robust 12-week summer immersive & transformative internship experience that will present you with a meaningful business problem to ideate and collaborate cross-functionally that will lead to you presenting recommended solution(s) to improve the business. Post Consumer Brands is unique as our core values & mission is at the forefront of our efforts. Consider joining our team to launch the success story of your career journey.

Location Description

Post Consumer Brands corporate headquarters in Lakeville, Minn. is about 20 miles south of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Lakeville has all the benefits of smaller town living with access to everything a large metropolitan area has to offer. Join more than 400 team members collaborating on the two-building campus to help put breakfast on the tables of millions of consumers in North America.

Responsibilities

Have you ever wondered why consumers make the choices they do? Why some products succeed in store and others fail? Then you are in the right place! Post Consumer Brands is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Consumer Insights Intern to join our team. This opportunity is a 12-week summer 2025 immersive & transformative internship experience. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in market research and data analysis, contributing to our understanding of consumer behavior and market trends.

JOB FUNCTION

The Consumer Insights Intern may assist in various projects and/or operations within the Pet and Grocery marketing departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Market Research : Assist in designing surveys, focus groups, and interviews to gather data on consumer preferences and behaviors.

• Data Analysis : Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.

• Reporting : Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate research findings to internal stakeholders, including the Chief Marketing Officer.

• Collaboration : Work closely with marketing, sales, category, product development, and other teams to apply consumer insights to business strategies.

• Project Management : Support the planning and execution of various research projects, ensuring timely and accurate completion.

• Trend Analysis : Monitor market trends and competitor activities to provide relevant insights and recommendations.

Specific project and operational roles will be identified 30-60 days prior to the start of the internship, based on business needs and intern interests.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be pursuing a graduate degree in Marketing or Marketing Research at an institution with an accredited program, graduating in December 2025 or May 2026 (Preference will be given to candidates pursuing Marketing Research)

• Proven leadership, problem-solving and interpersonal skills are a must

• Demonstrates a high level of competence in computer applications (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Power point, Excel, etc.) with the ability to use technology as a decision-support tool

• Has the ability to identify and evaluate tactical methods to achieve objectives

• Handles confidential information and uses discretion within and outside of the organization

• Has previous internship or work experience (strongly preferred)

• Has an Interest in the Consumer-Packaged Goods industry (pet and grocery) with the desire to start a career with Post Consumer Brands after graduation (strongly preferred)
• Please note: We are unable to proceed with candidates who require Visa sponsorship now or in the future

Additional Program Information & Perks

• Offering competitive compensation

• Access to a dynamic internship event program including development, networking, & social activities

• Eligible for subsidized housing & $2,500 relocation stipend
• Free cereal - enjoy a variety of cereal and oatmeal options in our break room, for free. Free milk, coffee, and conversation included as well. We promise you will not be disappointed.
  

Please note that this position will be posted until October 15th. Applications will be reviewed in the following weeks and candidates will receive a status update by October 31st.