At Blain’s Farm & Fleet we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to have a job they love, work in a great environment, grow their career, and enjoy a positive balance. As a family-owned retailer we take pride in offering a competitive benefit package designed to support you & your life. It is one of the reasons we have been named a Forbes Best Employer for six consecutive years! Training Seminars: build the skills to grow your career Associate discount on name brands like Carhartt, Under Armour, STIHL, Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt & much more! Internal recognition programs that support an engaged workplace Competitive base pay starting at $17.00/hr *The pay listed for this position may vary based on experience. Please note, compensation decisions are contingent on the facts and conditions for each job opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires. Please note salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Blain’s Farm & Fleet position description for accurate pay range information. Responsibilities The Customer Research Intern will support the marketing team by conducting research and analysis to better understand customer behavior, preferences, and trends. This role will assist in gathering data through surveys, interviews, and market analysis, and help interpret the findings to inform marketing strategies. The intern will work closely with the marketing team to provide insights that improve customer engagement and contribute to targeted marketing campaigns. Work directly with the Customer Research and Analytics Director and Customer Research Analysts to learn the day-to-day functions of a Marketing Department in specifically primary and secondary consumer research. Design and program customer research surveys based on business questions as dictated by mentor Coordinate with the customer research team to pull sample lists based on survey requirements. Analyze results from primary and secondary research and build a PowerPoint reports summarizing the findings. Analyze customer data to identify trends in the market by pulling data from Microsoft SQL server, using PowerBI dashboards, and performing advanced analytics. Using customer data to measure campaign and strategic initiative effectiveness. Use customer insights to help guild business decisions by presenting results to internal stakeholders Complete project assigned at the beginning of the internship Qualifications Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Sociology, or a related field. Be 12-18 months from Graduation from an accredited University or College Have a 2.5 GPA or higher Possess a valid driver's license Blain Supply, Inc and Blain’s Farm and Fleet (collectively “Blain’s”) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize the importance of diversity and creating an inclusive culture in order to leverage the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. Blain’s does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any applicable legally protected status. Our goal is to continue to be recognized as an employer of choice and we have received Forbes Best Mid-Sized company to work for an unprecedented 6 years in a row.