Corporate Strategy and Market Research Intern

This is a remote position. $20-35 an hour This position reports to the Board of Directors at Drip. Works and will be playing a pivotal role in the strategic direction of the company’s new line of business catering to landscape contractors. The main purpose of this job is to study the market for landscape lighting and irrigation products, which contractors use, conduct contractor interviews, understand the market offerings of products and price offerings (summarize – Voice of customer) into actionable product offerings which Drip.

Works can provide Successful candidates must be a self-starter possessing a broad base of analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills, superior organizational skills as well as the ability to work effectively in a fluid, fast-paced environment. This role requires demonstrated organizational skills; successful candidates will also have strong communication skills, be highly collaborative, and have proven elicitation and facilitation skills in addition to robust documentation skills.

The ideal candidate will be highly organizational and proactive in improving the efficiency and performance of processes.

• Conduct primary and secondary research on markets and categories (e.g., size, forces, trends, dynamics, key players, etc.), industry value chains and business processes, customer pain points, and core capabilities of landscaping market
• Develop an understanding of the needs of the landscaping contractor (tier 2 and tier 3) needs in the US
• Conduct in person, over the phone surveys
• Be Voice of Customer and provide actionable insights to prepare product offering and recommend market entry strategy
• Reporting to the Board of Directors, you will play a critical role in uncovering and steering the strategic director of Drip. Works
• Conduct competitive trend and industry research to inform the company of new marketing strategies Requirements Education & Experience
• Ideally a master’s candidate (MBA preferred) at a top school
• Knowledge of irrigation / and or landscaping products
• 2+ years product management or related experience required
• Background in quantitative degree such as mathematics, engineering economics, or statistics
• Strong Excel skills
• Experience finding insights/telling stories using data
• Experience using PowerPoint
• Internship will last approximately 10 – 12 weeks, with potential opportunity to full time placement upon graduation Must have at least a 3.0 GPA or greater at time of application