Job Summary

Are you passionate about understanding consumer behavior and turning insights into impactful product innovations? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, delivering sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Scent: Harnessing the full emotional power of scent, driven by pioneering creativity, science, consumer expertise and a mindful approach to fragrance design The role is based in Hilversum, be part of a consumer-focused, analytical, and collaborative team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration. The Consumer Insights (CI) team plays a key role in the product development process by conducting and analyzing consumer research to understand how to fulfill consumer needs. The team provides insights that support Creative, Marketing, and Sales decision-making. Using tools such as online consumer connects, preference evaluations, and Home Use Tests (HUTs), the team aims to be the voice of the consumer within IFF. We are currently seeking two Consumer Insights Interns to join our Scent team in Hilversum. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in consumer research within a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences. Where You’ll Make a Difference Support the setup, coordination, and execution of consumer research studies Conduct desk research to gather relevant consumer and market insights Assist in designing questionnaires and test protocols Coordinate logistics for consumer studies, including Home Use Tests (HUTs) Analyze data from consumer research using statistical and analytical methods Supporting the team in preparing presentations summarizing consumer insights and recommendations Provide insights on consumer products and fragrances to internal stakeholders What Makes You the Right Fit Currently enrolled in a Bachelor in Marketing, Psychology, Business, or a related field Strong knowledge of consumer research methodologies Analytical mindset with solid statistical and modeling skills (e.g. descriptive, parametric and nonparametric analysis, regression modeling, multifactorial analysis) High attention to detail and a structured way of working Ability to work independently and manage tasks proactively Strong cross-cultural communication skills Excellent English language skills (written and verbal)

Experience

with online research tools; programming skills are considered a plus How Would You Stand Out?

Experience

with advanced statistical tools or data analysis software Strong curiosity and ability to translate data into actionable insights Proactive mindset with a “can-do” attitude and ability to suggest improvements Being passionate about using AI to apply in different tasks (from handling administrative ask up to analyzing data) Why Choose Us? Internship duration: 6 months, fulltime (flexible start date) Internship allowance of €500 per month Hands-on experience in a global, consumer-centric organization Opportunity to work on real business projects with measurable impact Learning and development opportunities within an international environment Important: This position does not support relocation services. Candidates currently living in the Netherlands or willing to arrange their own relocation are welcome to apply. We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability. Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work. We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.