Careers in Market Research

By Willy Franzen

Looking for an entry level job or internship in market research? Here's an overview of how to approach the search and a list of companies that might have entry level and internship opportunities that will interest you.

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Market research is the process of researching the need for a product or service. Some items that may get researched include the likelihood of a product to sell, potential store locations, and target customer demographics.

Market research jobs varies widely, but here are some things you may find yourself doing:

Running focus groups
Doing online research
Researching potential competitors
Analyzing market trends
Creating a survey
Analyzing website visits for trends
Writing reports of research results

Because market research is part of the creation of many products, you can work in many industries.

Many jobs in market research require a bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field. An analytical mind and ability to communicate clearly are also great skills to have.

Companies with Entry Level Jobs and Internships in Market Research

Pure Branding - Pure Branding is a Northampton, MA based consultancy that “builds leading brands for values-based companies in the natural products industry.”

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Job Title	Location
4/ Market Research & Strategy Intern	Northampton, MA
5/ Social Media & Marketing Intern	Northampton, MA
6/ Graphic & Web Design Intern	Northampton, MA
Director of Sales, Live Nation Media & Sponsorship	Boca Raton, FL
3/ Freelance Designer	Northampton, MA

See all 34 job postings

newBrandAnalytics - newBrandAnalytics, a D.C. based company, has developed “a social media monitoring and online reputation management tool" to deliver operational social intelligence.

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No current job openings.

Kelton - Kelton is an NYC and LA based consulting firm that is “passionate about listening to your customers and translating their stories into innovative solutions.”

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Job Title	Location
Need Catering Services	Columbus, OH
Moderator and Research Lead – Full-Time and Freelance	New York, NY
Agency Owner	Phoenix, AZ
Need Catering Services - 515569481	Columbus, OH
Analyst, Qualitative Research	Los Angeles, CA

See all 23 job postings

The Culinary Edge - The Culinary Edge is a San Francisco, CA based consulting firm that helps restaurants strengthen their brands, extend their reach, and increase their profitability.

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Job Title	Location
Executive Chef	Sausalito, CA
Executive Chef	Irvine, CA
Internship-Beyond Green Partners Foodservice (UNPAID)	Buffalo, NY
Marketing & Consumer Research Intern	San Francisco, CA
SOUS CHEF Job	Uncasville, CT

See all 619 job postings

BrainJuicer - BrainJuicer is a U.K. based market research firm (with offices in NYC, LA, and Chi) that aims “to inspire brave clients to do great marketing."

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No current job openings.

American Student Assistance - American Student Assistance is a Boston, MA based non-profit that empowers "students and alumni to successfully manage and repay their college loan debt.”

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Job Title	Location
Human Physiology Instructor (Full Time, Tenure Track, Fall 2014)	Monterey, CA
Physical Therapy Assistant/PTA - 25 hours per week (Ridgewood)	Springfield, OH
Instructor, Digital Media Design	San Jose, CA
Physical Therapist - relocation assistance available	Tawas City, MI
Rehab Manager - Statesman	Levittown, PA

See all 2,381 job postings

Shopatron - Shopatron is a San Luis Obispo, CA based company that offers a “retail-integrated eCommerce solution for branded manufacturers, distributors and retailers.”

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Job Title	Location
Sales Associate	San Luis Obispo, CA
Security Intern	San Luis Obispo, CA
Software Engineer Intern	San Luis Obispo, CA
Market Research Intern	San Luis Obispo, CA
Quality Assurance Intern	San Luis Obispo, CA

See all 24 job postings

Affinnova - Affinnova is a Waltham, MA based “high-growth software and services company that enables innovative organizations to drive better ideas to market faster.”

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Job Title	Location
Associate Research Analyst	Chicago, IL
Vice President, Strategic Account Development – North America	Washington, DC
Statistician	Waltham, MA
Accountant/Business Analyst	Waltham, MA
Content Marketing Manager	Waltham, MA

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Qualvu - Qualvu is a Lakewood, CO based company that has developed an online platform that makes the focus group way more flexible, powerful, and affordable.

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No current job openings.

GTM Sportswear - GTM Sportswear is a Manhattan, KS based company that helps athletes perform better by looking better.

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Job Title	Location
Front End Web Design Intern	Manhattan, KS
Graphic Artist - 1st Shift (Entry Level)	Manhattan, KS
Receptionist	Manhattan, KS
Customer Service Representative	Manhattan, KS
Inside Sales Representative - Spirit Division	Manhattan, KS

See all 9 job postings

eMarketer - eMarketer is an NYC based company that "publishes data, analysis and insights on digital marketing, media and commerce."

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Job Title	Location
Research Analyst	New York, NY
Research Associate	Menlo Park, CA
Analyst Secondary Research	United States
Research and Insights Strategist	New York, NY
Brazil/Latin America Researcher	New York, NY

See all 73 job postings

General Growth Properties - GGP is a Chicago, IL based real estate trust that owns and operates shopping centers all across the United States.

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Job Title	Location
Residential Sales Rep 100713 Base Pay During Training Prog.	New Castle, DE
Tenant Services Coordinator	San Francisco, CA
Motivated Insurance Professional	Boca Raton, FL
Facilities Coordinator	Oklahoma City, OK
Outside Sales Specialists (No Cold Calls)	Glen Burnie, MD

See all 4,699 job postings

Technomic - Technomic is a Chicago, IL based food industry consulting and research company that has some great job opportunities for new grads.

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Job Title	Location
Freddy's Assistant General Manager	College Station, TX
Freddy's General Manager	Durham, NC
Freddy's Assistant General Manager	College Station, TX
Research Analyst	Chicago, IL
Data Collection Intern	Chicago, IL

See all 39 job postings

Millward Brown - Milward Brown is a global research agency "specializing in advertising, marketing communications, media and brand equity research,” and they're hiring.

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Job Title	Location
Intern - Emerging Media Lab	New York, NY
Associate Brand Manager, Communications - Estates & Wines	United States
Market Research Data Analyst	Warwick, RI
Market Research Data Specialist	Warwick, RI
Associate Consumer Insight Manager – Integrated Marketing- Savory Category	Englewood Cliffs, NJ

See all 86 job postings

comScore - comScore is a Reston, VA based "global leader in measuring the digital world," and they have some amazing entry level opportunities for new grads.

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Job Title	Location
College Recruiting - Jr. Linux System Administrator Intern	Austin, TX
Digital Media Supervisor	New York, NY
Campaign Performance Manager - 393	Redmond, WA
Account Manager, Digital Display Ad Sales	New York, NY
Account Executive	New York, NY

See all 948 job postings

Crowdtap - If you're interested in market research, then you should check out what CrowdTap, based in NYC, is doing to link brands and consumers.

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Job Title	Location
Sales Marketing Manager (B2B)	New York, NY
Product Manager	New York, NY
Director of Talent	New York, NY
DevOps Engineer	New York, NY
Marketing Intern	New York, NY

See all 6 job postings

SurveyGizmo - If you like SurveyGizmo’s approach to helping clients capture and analyze data, then you'll want to check out their job opportunities.

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Job Title	Location
Marketing Intern	San Francisco, CA
Jr.Business Analyst	San Francisco, CA
Specialist, Content Training and Development	Arlington, VA
Manager Digital Marketing - HealthTrust	Brentwood, TN
Manager Digital Marketing - HealthTrust	Brentwood, TN

See all 3 job postings

33Across - If you’re good at solving crosswords and interested in the connection between advertising and technology, then you should check out jobs at 33Across.

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Job Title	Location
Account Coordinator	New York, NY
Account Executive	New York, NY
Creative Services Coordinator	New York, NY
Account Manager	New York, NY
Assistant Financial Controller	New York, NY

See all 5 job postings

Corporate Executive Board - If you’re fascinated by large corporations and how they work, then The Corporate Executive Board would be an excellent place to start your career.

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Job Title	Location
Business Systems Analyst (RIC)	Richmond, VA
Executive Assistant to the CEO	Chicago, IL
IT Mobile Application Developer (CLT)	Charlotte, NC
Investor Relations Analyst	Washington, DC
Executive Assistant IV	Keene, NH

See all 4,030 job postings

E-Poll Market Research - If you like what you see at E-Poll Market Research, then you should check out their Jobs page to learn about their entry level opportunities.

See the complete E-Poll Market Research profile

Job Title	Location
Senior Manager, Consumer Research	Charlotte, NC
Director, Market Research	Arlington, VA

See all 2 job postings

MCG - If you're quantitatively minded and looking to work in an innovative and entrepreneurial environment, then you should consider a job at MCG in Providence, RI.

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Job Title	Location
HOW WOULD LIKE TO SPEND COLUMBUS DAY JUMP STARTING YOUR NEW CAREER!	Republic, MO
Marketing Communications Portfolio Specialist	Commerce City, CO
MCG CTS Tablets SW/HW Undergrad Intern (BS Level) 2014	Hillsboro, OR
MCG WPRD Software Development Intern (MS/PhD Level) 2014 - 724425	Hillsboro, OR
PHP Developer	Medford, NJ

See all 207 job postings

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