Market Intelligence (Customer Trends & Insights) Intern - Summer 2027 - Franklin, TN
Location(s): Franklin, TN
Job Schedule: Full-time, 12-week program
Degree Level: Junior or Senior
Preferred Degree: Marketing, Business, Market Research, Economics, Statistics, Psychology, or related field
Sponsorship: Not Available
Shape the Future of Mobility at Nissan: Launch Your Career, Drive Innovation
We are currently looking for a Market Intelligence (Customer Insights) Intern to join our team in Franklin, TN. The Market Intelligence Summer Intern will support customer trend tracking, market analysis, and insight development for Nissan's Market Intelligence team. This role will help maintain ongoing monitoring of consumer, industry, and competitive trends while assisting with the creation of actionable insights for business stakeholders. This internship offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in market research, consumer insights, trend analysis, and data-driven storytelling that supports strategic business decisions.
A Day in the Life:
- Monitor syndicated research, industry publications, and internal data sources to identify noteworthy market and consumer trends.
- Assist in developing next-generation customer and market trend reports.
- Analyze customer behaviors, preferences, and purchase drivers to uncover actionable insights.
- Create executive-ready presentations, charts, summaries, and visualizations that communicate key findings.
- Organize and maintain market intelligence resources, reports, databases, and trend-tracking tools.
Who We’re Looking For:
Required:
- Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Marketing, Business, Market Research, Economics, Statistics, Psychology, or a related field.
- Students entering their Junior, Senior, or Master's program at the start of the upcoming academic term.
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to synthesize large amounts of information into concise, actionable insights.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Interest in consumer behavior, market research, automotive industry trends, and business strategy.
- Experience with AI tools, Power BI, or other data visualization tools is a plus.
- GPA of 3.0 or above (Candidates will be required to provide an official or unofficial transcript during the application process for verification.)
- Ability to perform work onsite at Franklin, TN.
What You’ll Look Forward to at Nissan:
Connection and Collaboration: We offer Business Synergy Teams (ERGs) and opportunities for our employees to strengthen their relationships and meet people from similar and diverse backgrounds to foster a culture of belonging.
Professional Training and Development: Expand your knowledge and skills through Nissan’s rich innovation offerings, seminars, learning platforms and leadership trainings.
Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.
It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.
NISSAN FOR EVERYONE
People are our most valuable assets, and Nissan seeks to maximize the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Nissan aims to improve business results through a workplace and business that meets the needs of our employees and customer base.
Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the Americas that are open to all employees and seek to connect employees through common interests and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.
Nissan also values inclusion in our business as we respect and recognize the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products, and communicating from a position that will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.
Join us as we carry our commitment to our employees and customers into the future.