Product Planning Intern - Summer 2027 - Franklin, TN
Location(s): Franklin, TN
Job Schedule: Full-time, 12-week program
Degree Level: Junior or Senior
Preferred Degree: Business, Marketing, Economics, Data Analytics, Engineering, or related field
Sponsorship: Not Available
Shape the Future of Mobility at Nissan: Launch Your Career, Drive Innovation
We are currently looking for a Product Planning Intern to join our team in Franklin, TN. We're a collaborative team that takes customer insights and automotive trends and translates them into future Nissan vehicles, giving interns the opportunity to play a meaningful role in helping define tomorrow's products. This internship provides exposure to market research, competitive analysis, consumer insights, and product strategy while working alongside experienced product planning professionals.
A Day in the Life:
- Analyze consumer, market, and competitive data and transform findings into Excel-based reports and PowerPoint presentations.
- Develop charts, visualizations, and data-driven recommendations to support product planning decisions.
- Support competitive benchmarking activities and help organize vehicle evaluations.
- Research and identify emerging automotive, technology, and consumer market trends.
- Assist the team with strategic projects that help shape future Nissan vehicle programs.
Who We’re Looking For:
Required:
- Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Business, Marketing, Economics, Data Analytics, Engineering, or a related field.
- Students entering their Junior or Senior year at the start of the upcoming academic term.
- Ability to analyze automotive market, consumer, and competitive data and draw meaningful conclusions.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage projects independently.
- Ability to develop clear, compelling, data-driven presentations and recommendations.
- Strong storytelling skills with the ability to communicate insights and recommendations based on data.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- 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.