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Sensory & Consumer Insights Intern

South AfricaInternship2026-10-30

Core

Support the Marketing team in developing a deeper understanding of consumer preferences, sensory perceptions, and product performance within the flavour and food & beverage industry.

Role type

Intern, Sensory & Consumer Insights

Builds

Product development and innovation concepts for fragrances, flavors, cosmetics, and food/beverage

Domain

Food & Beverage / Sensory Science / Consumer Insights

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Sensory evaluation, consumer research, data analysis, statistical analysis, market trend research, sample preparation, descriptive analysis, discrimination testing, report writing, presentation creation

Preferred skills

Academic background in Food Science, Food Technology, Consumer Science, Sensory Science, Marketing, Statistics, Biotechnology, proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Plan and execute sensory evaluation sessions, prepare samples for testing, assist with sensory testing of flavors and beverages, conduct consumer research, analyze research data, organize and analyze sensory/consumer data, prepare charts and reports, participate in product tastings and prototype evaluations, collaborate with R&D and Marketing teams

Seniority

Intern