Consumer Insights Marketing Intern
Clayton, Maryville, TN, United States
Position Summary
Clayton offers a multitude of different opportunities through our Summer Internship Program. The Clayton Summer Internship Program challenges students to think critically and analytically within their field of study while allowing them direct, hands-on working experience. The Corporate Marketing Intern will provide assistance with market research and analysis projects that will allow the Marketing team to better serve the organization.
Internship Program Details
Internships are paid, full-time, hourly positions.
Internship dates are May 18th – August 7th 2026
Internships include several professional development workshops and opportunities for networking with other interns across Clayton's various lines of business.
Interns will facilitate a presentation of their Summer project to Clayton Senior Leadership at the completion of their internship.
What You Will Do
Assist with end-to-end marketing research in areas of brand perception, or other ad hoc studies
Attend meetings with stakeholders during discovery process
Survey design
Survey programming
Data fielding and scrubbing
Survey analysis
Create survey results report/presentation
Additional secondary research support to the business as needed
What Skills You Will Learn Or Develop
Direct experience in developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders
Market research industry best practices
Survey development & execution
Hands-on experience with surveying platforms
Data analysis
Qualifications
Must be a rising junior, senior, or recent graduate majoring in Marketing, Business, Consumer Insights or related field.
Excellent presentation skills required.
Strong research and analytical skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
Driven and willing to learn
Strong collaboration skills
Coursework completed (or experience) in market research a plus
Experience in surveying platforms (Qualtrics preferred) a plus
Erks Of Interning At Clayton
Clayton’s internship program offers the opportunity for interns to complete real, value-add work projects while building both interpersonal and technical skillsets. Interns will gain insight into career paths within their chosen field of study, and many have the opportunity to continue employment with Clayton post-internship completion.
Clayton’s Home Office campus offers an onsite restaurant, onsite fitness facility with full gym, in-person and virtual workout classes, yoga / barre studio, volleyball and basketball courts, walking paths, and disc golf course.
Clayton is proud to have earned spots on the following Forbes lists: America’s Best Employers, America’s Best Employers by State, Best Employers for Diversity, Best Employers for Women.
At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members.
Clayton is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Why Clayton? Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Clayton provides competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time team members after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more.
As part of Clayton’s commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.
Clayton is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Compensation Compensation Grade Pay Range
$21.69 - $27.11
Business Unit - B00015
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Internship Program Details
Internships are paid, full-time, hourly positions.
Internship dates are May 18th – August 7th 2026
Internships include several professional development workshops and opportunities for networking with other interns across Clayton's various lines of business.
Interns will facilitate a presentation of their Summer project to Clayton Senior Leadership at the completion of their internship.
What You Will Do
Assist with end-to-end marketing research in areas of brand perception, or other ad hoc studies
Attend meetings with stakeholders during discovery process
Survey design
Survey programming
Data fielding and scrubbing
Survey analysis
Create survey results report/presentation
Additional secondary research support to the business as needed
What Skills You Will Learn Or Develop
Direct experience in developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders
Market research industry best practices
Survey development & execution
Hands-on experience with surveying platforms
Data analysis
Qualifications
Must be a rising junior, senior, or recent graduate majoring in Marketing, Business, Consumer Insights or related field.
Excellent presentation skills required.
Strong research and analytical skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
Driven and willing to learn
Strong collaboration skills
Coursework completed (or experience) in market research a plus
Experience in surveying platforms (Qualtrics preferred) a plus
Erks Of Interning At Clayton
Clayton’s internship program offers the opportunity for interns to complete real, value-add work projects while building both interpersonal and technical skillsets. Interns will gain insight into career paths within their chosen field of study, and many have the opportunity to continue employment with Clayton post-internship completion.
Clayton’s Home Office campus offers an onsite restaurant, onsite fitness facility with full gym, in-person and virtual workout classes, yoga / barre studio, volleyball and basketball courts, walking paths, and disc golf course.
Clayton is proud to have earned spots on the following Forbes lists: America’s Best Employers, America’s Best Employers by State, Best Employers for Diversity, Best Employers for Women.
At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members.
Clayton is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Why Clayton? Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Clayton provides competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time team members after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more.
As part of Clayton’s commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.
Clayton is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Compensation Compensation Grade Pay Range
$21.69 - $27.11
Business Unit - B00015
HomeTeam
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