Innovation Insight Intern - Coffee

About the role

Nestlé Product Technology Centre Coffee in Orbe is looking for an Innovation Insight Intern for a 6-month internship starting in January 2027 or later. Working in the Front-End Innovation team, you will help uncover emerging consumer needs, cultural shifts and marketplace signals and turn them into opportunities for the future of coffee, collaborating with innovation, consumer insights, design and R&D experts on projects for global coffee brands such as Nescafé, Starbucks, Nespresso and Nescafé Dolce Gusto.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct trend scouting, foresight and social listening to identify emerging consumer behaviours and future opportunities
• Map marketplace developments, brands and sources of inspiration to support innovation projects
• Contribute to qualitative and quantitative consumer research, data analysis and insight generation
• Help turn research findings into innovation territories, opportunity spaces and consumer-led concepts
• Create presentations, recommendations and stories from complex information
• Support workshops with internal teams and external partners
• Support the team's AI transformation by exploring AI-powered approaches to accelerate innovation and workflows

Required profile

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Consumer Insights, Psychology, Sociology, Marketing, Business, Innovation, Statistics or a related field
• Initial experience or strong interest in consumer research, trend analysis, strategy or innovation
• Ability to analyse and synthesise complex information into clear insights and recommendations
• Fluent English and strong written, visual and verbal storytelling skills

Required skills

• Confidence with PowerPoint and Canva, and curiosity for generative AI tools
• Familiarity with Excel and Mural is an advantage

What we offer

• Flexible working options, including hybrid work for office-based roles
• Learning and development opportunities
• Healthcare contribution and access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts on products and services

The application deadline is 26 October 2026. The process includes interviews with Talent Acquisition and the hiring team, followed by a final discussion and offer.