Spring – Consumer Insights Co-op: January to June 2025

*Please note, this is a full-time opportunity based in our Needham, MA office. The position is for the Spring 2025 Co-op term from January to June*

The Consumer Insights Co-op will support quantitative and qualitative research to influence SharkNinja’s development of 5-star products. The ideal candidate will be naturally inquisitive, have strong project management skills, interest in market research, and demonstrate strong strategic and critical thinking skills. He/she will work cross-functionally with a wide variety of data sources and stakeholders including Brand and Product Development.

Essential Functions:

• Support and analyze qualitative and quantitative customer research for trends, insights, and new product development.
• Assist in the development, management, and execution of research plans.
• Translate feedback, including latent needs and dissatisfaction, into innovation recommendations. 
• Identify potential unmet customer needs that form the basis for new product/feature offerings.
• Collaborate and plan customer research strategies and manage internal resources to successfully deliver on plans.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate will have completed 2+ years in a social science degree program (e.g. psychology or sociology) or is a marketing major with an excellent academic record
• Must be able to work full time
• The ideal candidate will be naturally inquisitive, have strong project management skills.
• Builds understanding and trust with others by meeting commitments
• Identifies the needs & expectations of others (personal & business) and acts upon them.
• Leverages strong organizational and analytical skills to synthesize information from various sources focusing on relevancy and impact opportunity.
• Thrives in a hands-on, dynamic, agile environment.  
• Effectively manages shifting priorities, resources. Understands that not all paths are defined and leverages his/ her experience to create” and add value.