INTERNSHIP – Product Innovation & Consumer Insights Assistant M/F/X

Company Description

Amer Sports is a sporting goods company with internationally recognized brands including Salomon, Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, Atomic and Wilson.

“The Mountain Sport Company”, Salomon was born in 1947 in the heart of the French Alps and the birthplace of modern alpinism. Salomon’s commitment to innovative design and passion for mountain sports created a vast range of revolutionary new concepts in bindings, boots, skis and apparel for both Alpine and Nordic skiing and brought innovative solutions to footwear, apparel and equipment for snowboarding, adventure racing, mountaineering, hiking, trail running, and many other sports.

Through performance driven design, Salomon delivers innovation and progression to mountain sports; converting new ideas into action and expanding the limits of possibility. Salomon’s heritage, culture, and commitment are tied together by one simple concept: the world’s leading mountain people creating the world’s leading mountain products. Salomon is responsibly committed towards the outdoor through its sustainability program. Diversity is one of Salomon’s five values, therefore we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

Salomon is headquartered in Annecy, France.

Job Description

Are you curious about how our lifestyles, sporting habits, and relationship with nature will evolve over the coming years?

Do you enjoy decoding emerging trends and understanding what shapes consumer behavior?

What if you could help shape the future of outdoor products and experiences at Salomon?

 

Then don't wait any longer and join us as our future Consumer Insights Intern M/F/X!

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As part of Salomon’s Innovation team, you will explore societal, cultural, technological, and environmental shifts to identify new innovation opportunities. Your goal: understand tomorrow’s needs and turn your research into actionable recommendations for our products, brand, and experiences.

1. Decode Trends and Emerging Behaviors

• Monitor societal, cultural, technological, and environmental trends worldwide.
• Identify emerging behaviors, communities, and weak signals that could transform sports participation and outdoor lifestyles.
• Analyze developments in sport, wellness, health, sustainability, and evolving consumer expectations.
• Benchmark startups, competitors, and players from other industries to identify innovative approaches.

2. Understand Consumers and Their Expectations

• Contribute to the design and implementation of qualitative and quantitative consumer research.
• Help prepare and conduct interviews, analyze surveys, and explore reports and databases.
• Observe communities and analyze online conversations to better understand consumer motivations, usage patterns, and values.
• Compare behaviors and expectations across generations, cultures, and international markets.

3. Envision Possible Futures

• Develop consumer profiles and personas illustrating how lifestyles and sporting habits may evolve.
• Build forward-looking scenarios to explore possible futures for sport and the outdoor industry.
• Identify long-term opportunities for new products, services, experiences, and communities.
• Turn research findings into strategic insights and actionable recommendations.

4. Share Insights and Inspire Innovation

• Create engaging visual presentations and reports that synthesize key trends and insights.
• Present your analyses and recommendations to the Innovation, Product, Design, Brand, and Consumer Insights teams.
• Contribute to collaborative workshops to explore new innovation opportunities and support strategic thinking.

 

What You Will Gain from This Internship :

• Develop your strategic foresight skills by learning to identify weak signals and anticipate changes in lifestyles and sporting habits.
• Strengthen your consumer insights expertise through qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Boost your creativity and analytical thinking by connecting data, trends, and observations from different fields.
• Contribute to real innovation projects by translating your research into opportunities for future Salomon products and experiences.
• Gain experience in an international, cross-functional environment by collaborating with teams from diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise.
• Develop your strategic storytelling skills to make complex topics accessible, compelling, and useful for decision-making.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

Education: You are currently pursuing a Master’s degree (Bac+4/5 equivalent) in Marketing, Consumer Research, Sociology, Social Sciences, Strategy, Innovation, or a related field.

Skills:

• You have initial academic or professional experience in consumer research, trend analysis, market research, qualitative or quantitative research, or strategic foresight.
• You can analyze and synthesize diverse sources of information, identify emerging trends, and turn your findings into relevant recommendations.
• You are comfortable creating visual presentations and communicating research findings.

Soft Skills:

• Intellectual curiosity and a global mindset.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Creativity and the ability to connect ideas across different fields.
• Excellent communication and synthesis skills.
• Autonomy, initiative, and a collaborative mindset.

Languages: English – C1 level.

IT Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.

Profile: You are interested in societal shifts, consumer behavior, and emerging sports and outdoor cultures. You enjoy challenging assumptions, identifying weak signals, and imagining future behaviors and lifestyles. International experience or additional language skills would be a plus.

Additional Information

Duration: 6 months

Starting date: January/February 2027

Location: Annecy, France

Contract type: An internship agreement (convention de stage) from your school or university is required, and your internship must be part of your study programme. Agreements not backed by active enrolment cannot be accepted.

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Working conditions:

• Remote work possible after your first month.
• Flexible hours: arrive between 7:00 and 9:00 a.m. with a flexible end to the day, so you can balance your weeks at school and in the company.
• Accessible workplace: dedicated parking spaces for people with disabilities, workstation and furniture adjustments as needed.

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Administrative conditions:

This internship is covered by a tripartite training agreement (convention de stage) between you, your school, and the company. Applicants who are EU nationals can apply without any specific formality. Applicants from outside the EU must hold, as of the start date, a valid residence permit or visa authorising them to complete a school-sanctioned internship in France.

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Diversity and inclusion:

Diversity is one of Salomon's five core values. We review every application against the same criteria, based solely on skills and motivation, regardless of gender, background, age, disability, orientation, or beliefs.

Our recruitment process and our work environment are designed to be accessible to everyone. If you need any adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process or in the role, just let us know and we will find the right solution together. Our company also has a dedicated disability officer.

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Recruitment process: 

Here's what to expect once you apply:

1. Application review: a recruiter reviews your CV and application to assess the fit with the role and shortlists the candidates to contact.
2. Phone pre-qualification: a first call to get to know you and talk through your expectations and the role.
3. Manager interview: a meeting with your future manager to explore the position and your profile in more detail.
4. Case study: a short practical exercise so you can put your skills into a real-world context.
5. Offer: if it's a match on both sides, we make you an offer and prepare your arrival.

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Compensation: 

At Salomon, internship allowances are broken down as follows: 

• Internship allowances:
  • High school diploma to bachelor's degree: €700 gross
  • Master's degree: €950 gross
  • Doctorate: €1,200 gross
• Housing allowance: €300 housing assistance upon presentation of a lease agreement for a property located within 50 km of the head office and monthly receipts.

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Interested in this position? Don't wait, send us your CV. We can't wait to learn more about you!