Summer 2027 Petcare Market Insights Internship
Mars
Franklin, TNFresher19m agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- StatisticsData analysisMarketingBusiness analysisNetworking
- Work
- On-site in Franklin · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Marketing56%Data analysis15%Statistics14%Business analysis8%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 11, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The Mars Petcare Market Insights Internship is a 10-12 week summer program focused on a special project of interest to senior leadership within Mars Petcare.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze data to provide recommendations.
- Deliver competitive intelligence on competitor strengths, focus areas, and operating models.
- Recommend appropriate activation tactics based on competitive intelligence.
- Translate human food trends to the pet food category.
- Quantify the potential value of new market spaces.
- Present findings to leadership.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data.
- Demonstrated ability to make appropriate recommendations.
- Demonstrated strategic and creative thinking.
- Demonstrated ability to add value with analytic methodologies.
- Experience with or willingness to learn retail measurement tools (e.g., NielsenIQ, Circana).
- Comfort presenting findings to leadership.
- Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without need for current or future work authorization or visa sponsorship.
Qualifications
- Current Masters and/or Undergraduate students.
- Eligible Undergraduate candidates will intern the summer prior to graduation.
- Preference for students pursuing a degree/concentration in Marketing, Business, Business Analytics, Quantitative Management, Data Analytics, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, or related fields.
About Mars, Incorporated
Mars, Incorporated is a global, family-owned business committed to building a better world for people, pets, and the planet. With over 140,000 Associates worldwide, Mars operates across Snacking, Food, and Petcare product categories, and provides pet nutrition, health, and services. Key brands include ROYAL CANIN®, PEDIGREE®, WHISKAS®, CESAR®, M&M’S®, SNICKERS®, Pringles®, Cheez-It®, and BEN’S ORIGINAL™. The company is guided by The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom.
Internship Experience Details
- Located at the Pet Nutrition headquarter office in Franklin, TN (Metro Nashville).
- Focus on real-world business problems and opportunities.
- Includes professional and social engagement activities for networking.
- Offers ongoing coaching and mentorship.
- Provides access to learning and development support, including Mars University.
- Includes an industry competitive salary & benefits package, fun freebies, and pet-friendly offices.
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug & background screening.