Business Analytics Intern (Starts In April)

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Business Analytics Intern to join our team at Freudenberg Household Products / Vileda Professional. The assignment is 15-40 hours/week from approximately April 8, 2024 - August 2, 2024. Must be able to work hybrid. The successful candidate will work closely with our management, marketing, and sales teams. There are three phases of engagement which will cover a broad spectrum of practical experiences that are highly relevant in today’s business environment.

1. Business Entrance Strategy - Analyzing Markets & Building up strategy (Hospitality, General Business Cleaning, Healthcare). Duration: 5-8 weeks; 15 hours/week during school and then up to 40 during summer.
2. Marketing – Social Media & Website Analytics / Online Catalog Development. Duration: 4-6 weeks; ~40 hours/week.
3. Sales Analytics – Heat Maps/Revenue Analysis, Outbound Sales Data Analysis. Duration: 3-5 weeks; 32-40 hours/week.

Responsibilities:

• Perform in-depth market research to pinpoint strategic market segments.
• Assess market size and forecast growth trajectories.
• Grasp the nuances of customer needs and market dynamics.
• Conduct competitive analysis to inform strategic decisions.
• Craft pricing strategies that align with market expectations.
• Track social media engagement metrics to identify high-performing ideas and campaigns for scalability. Perform social media marketing research. Respond to comments and direct messages on social media platforms.
• Develop sales heat maps based on sales data across different states.
• Analyze sales data and trade spend to determine which distributors are generating the most profit.

Qualifications:

• A junior (or senior pursuing graduate school) pursuing a degree in Marketing, Business Administration/Analytics, Entrepreneurship, or MBA.
• Ability to work hybrid, including being on-site in Aurora, IL as needed.
• Preferred classroom and/or intern experience in Go To Market Strategy (GTM).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and strong analytical acumen.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to navigate complex problem-solving scenarios.
• A self-starter who thrives both independently and within a collaborative team environment.

Why It’s Attractive:

• Diverse Experience: Intern will gain insights into strategic planning, e-commerce, and data analytics—critical skills in today’s business landscape.
• Real-World Impact: Working on projects directly affecting company operations provides a sense of contribution and accomplishment.
• Professional Growth: Exposure to these areas enhances interns’ resumes, making them more competitive in the job market post-graduation.
• Networking Opportunities: Interacting with professionals across departments can lead to valuable connections and mentorship.

Freudenberg Household Products (FHP)is the consumer products and professional cleaning product division of the Freudenberg Group– a multi-billion dollar, multi-national, privately held organization headquartered in Germany. The Freudenberg Group employs some 50,000 people in 60 countries worldwide and generates sales of over 10 billion euros. Freudenberg has businesses in the automotive, medical device, battery and fuel cell division and focuses on continuously developing new technology in every sector.

In some parts of the world, our division is known as Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions (FHCS)and has individual operating companies in many countries, employing more than 3,200 people and hosting a distribution network in 35 countries. Our vision, making our world cleaner, includes a mission of providing superior home and cleaning products that are built to last for consumer households and professional cleaners.

O-Cedaris the well-established brand of FHCS in the United States. The products have more than 115 years of history in the US market and O-Cedar is the number one brand in the durable floor cleaning category in the US. O-Cedar products can be found in many retailers such as Walmart, Target, Home Depot, Costco and Amazon. In Canada, the brand is known as Vileda. It is the strength of our leading brands such as Vileda and O-Cedar that we continuously reinvent our solutions to make the consumers’ lives easier.

Our Vileda Professionalteam develops and manufactures leading edge cleaning solutions for professional users in various application areas, such as Healthcare, Controlled Environment, and General Building Cleaning. With over 50 years in the business, we know what needs professional users in different environments have. We offer solutions that help them to clean faster, more effectively, and at lower total costs. Based on sustainability principles, innovation in cleaning has always been a main focus in the daily work of Vileda Professional.

One of our core values is embracing a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our most important asset is our people, of all ages and genders, with their different cultural backgrounds and talents. Promoting our employees and inspiring them to take on the multifaceted tasks at Freudenberg in the long-term – this is the key to our success. We are devoted to our employees’ well-being and personal development. We embrace all forms of diversity and inclusion and show understanding and respect in our dealings with each other. We promote a multi-cultural environment where employees work together in worldwide teams to reach their full potential and enrich our culture. Our goal is and will always be to mirror this diverse and inclusive culture in our organization.

Job Type: Internship

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 40 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Hybrid work
• Office
• Temporarily remote

Application Question(s):

• Please explain how you match the qualifications of the role, and that you are okay working hybrid in Aurora, IL starting in April.

Ability to Relocate:

• Aurora, IL 60502: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Aurora, IL 60502