Market Research & Project Screening Intern

About the Role

This role sits at the front end of our decision-making process. Your work will directly influence which projects are explored further and which are respectfully declined before proposals reach senior stakeholders or business units.

If you enjoy research, structured thinking, and turning unpolished ideas into clear insights, this role will suit you well.

Key Responsibilities

1. Proposal Screening & Initial Evaluation

• Review incoming project, partnership, or business proposals
• Assess alignment with company strategy, brand positioning, and core capabilities
• Identify red flags, gaps, or unclear assumptions in proposals

2. Market & Competitive Research

• Conduct quick but effective market research to evaluate:

• Market size & demand

  Target customer relevance

  Competitive landscape & substitutes

  Pricing benchmarks (where applicable)

• Validate claims made in proposals using public data, desk research, and logical inference

3. Feasibility & Risk Assessment

• Highlight operational, financial, or reputational risks
• Identify resource requirements and potential complexity
• Flag assumptions that require further validation by business units

4. Recommendation & Reporting

• Summarise findings in a clear, structured evaluation memo
• Provide a preliminary recommendation:

• Explore further

  Park for future consideration

  Reject with rationale

• Ensure insights are concise and decision-ready for business teams

5. Process Improvement (Optional but Valued)

• Help refine evaluation templates and scoring frameworks
• Suggest ways to improve proposal intake and screening efficiency