Job Summary
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
Skills Required
- 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 (descriptive, parametric and nonparametric analysis, regression, 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
- Experience with advanced statistical tools or data analysis software
- Passion for applying AI to tasks (administrative and analytical)
IFF Family of Companies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IFF Family of Companies and has not been reviewed or approved by IFF Family of Companies.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive in many roles and locations, and compensation is often described as good.
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Parental & Family Support — A global minimum of 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents is in place. This policy is positioned as a notable component of the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Core offerings include paid time off, sick days, holidays, and sabbatical leave. Flexible scheduling options such as compressed workweeks and hybrid/remote arrangements are available where feasible.
IFF Family of Companies Insights
What We Do
Meet IFF: We boldly bring together science and creativity to create what the world needs. An industry leader in food, beverage, health and biosciences, we create essential solutions – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. Equal parts outspoken and analytical, our international collective of thinkers working with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products people crave. With 24,000 employees across 65 countries, more than 110 manufacturing facilities, 100 R&D centers, and 33,000 customers across the world, we’re poised to make a difference on an unprecedented scale. Without our boundary-pushing passion and end-to-end expertise, the future wouldn’t be the same. Visit us at www.iff.com to learn more about how our talented people and new technology are challenging the expected, championing creators and doing more good for people and planet. Explore what sets us apart.
