About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, PR, Advertising & Marketing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Summary

This is an entry-level, full-time, on-site role based in Louisville, KY supporting the Consumer & Market Insights function for a Confidential Client in the PR, Advertising & Marketing industry. The Junior Consumer Insights Specialist will get hands-on exposure to quantitative and qualitative research methods to inform product innovation and new technology development. Some domestic and international travel is required.

• Estimated salary: $71,425 per year (estimated)
• Work type: Full-time, on-site (Monday–Friday)
• Location: Louisville, Kentucky — must be able to work on-site

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What You’ll Do

You will support the Consumer & Market Insights team with research and analysis that feed product innovation and new technology initiatives.

• Assist in designing, executing, and analyzing surveys, focus groups, and other primary consumer research studies under senior guidance.
• Support secondary market research and competitor intelligence, and summarize findings for internal stakeholders.
• Collect, clean, and aggregate data to build and maintain research databases.
• Use Power BI, Excel, and Salesforce (or similar platforms) to analyze consumer and market data and surface actionable insights.
• Help prepare presentation materials, dashboards, and research reports for cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate logistics for research activities, including participant recruiting and scheduling.
• Collaborate with Marketing, R&D, and Product Development on innovation initiatives.
• Contribute to improving research documentation, templates, and internal best practices.

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Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Market Analytics, Consumer Insights, Marketing, or a related discipline.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience — internships or academic research projects are acceptable for entry-level consideration.

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Qualifications

• Familiarity with both quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Experience or comfort using Power BI, Excel; familiarity with Salesforce or CRM platforms is a plus.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple projects.
• Curious, eager to learn, and comfortable working in cross-functional, multi-cultural teams.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship, co-op, or academic project experience in market research, consumer insights, or analytics.
• Coursework or applied project experience in entrepreneurship, innovation, or data analysis.

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Location & Work Requirements

• This role is fully on-site in Louisville, KY. Candidates must be able to work at the client’s local site Monday through Friday.
• Some domestic and international travel may be required.

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Legal & Compliance

Careertakes posts this role on behalf of a Confidential Client. All hiring follows applicable federal and state employment laws. The Confidential Client provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to legally protected characteristics.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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