Fall 2026: Consumer Insights Co-op (September to December)

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**About Us** SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. **Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja**, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world. **AI at SharkNinja** At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in. **Work Period:** September2026 to December 2026 **Location & Schedule:** This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite in Needham, MA. There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position. **Join the SharkNinja Early Edge Experience:** Built for early career talent. Geared toward impact. Driven by speed. Whether you're in a co-op or internship, our early talent program is designed to provide valuable exposure to the industry and a fast-paced professional environment. You’ll dive into meaningful projects and tasks that sharpen your skills and deepen your knowledge. Along the way, you’ll benefit from professional development opportunities, community events, and connections that make your experience well-rounded and enriching. Your time with us will culminate in an opportunity to showcase your contributions and learnings to SharkNinja leaders because this is a program for those ready to shape what’s next — fast. **This role:**As a key member of our Consumer Insights team, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the future of our products through strategic research and real-world impact. You’ll dive deep into both qualitative and quantitative data, uncovering the insights that drive innovation across SharkNinja’s brands. From planning and executing research studies to translating consumer feedback into product opportunities, you’ll gain hands-on experience at every stage of the research process. This is a unique opportunity to sharpen your analytical thinking, flex your curiosity, explore the product journey, and collaborate cross- functionally in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment. If you're passionate about understanding people, energized by data, and excited to help build 5-star products that solve the unsolvable, we want to hear from you! **Here are some of the EXCITING things you’ll get to do:** - Analyze qualitative and quantitative research to uncover trends, insights, and innovation opportunities - Assist in developing and executing research plans that drive product and marketing decisions - Translate feedback—including unmet and latent needs—into clear recommendations for new products and features - Identify whitespace opportunities and customer pain points to guide product strategy - Collaborate cross-functionally to plan research and manage timelines and resources - Synthesize insights into compelling stories that influence brand, product, and executive strategy - Design and refine research tools (e.g., surveys, discussion guides) to support various initiatives - Monitor competitors and market trends to inform strategic positioning - Help build customer personas and journey maps to guide brand and UX strategy - Contribute to brainstorms with insight-driven ideas that fuel innovation - Develop a strong understanding of SharkNinja’s consumer-first approach and digital marketing culture ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS: - **Education**: Must be currently enrolled in an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s program - Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite in Needham, MA - Experience or coursework in market research, consumer insights, psychology, sociology, or related social sciences is strongly preferred - Naturally inquisitive, with a passion for uncovering consumer insights and behavioral trends - Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities - Thrives in a dynamic, hands-on, fast-paced environment - Approaches uncertainty with confidence and consistently identifies opportunities to contribute - Recognizes and responds to the needs and expectations of both internal teams and external stakeholders - Ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights, focusing on relevancy and impact opportunity - Cultivates trust and understanding with others by following through on commitments - Open-minded and eager to learn from both data and cross-functional perspectives - Embodies SharkNinja's success drivers: - Rarely Satisfied – Adopt a “no delays” mentality in delivering against market needs/timing - Progress over Perfection - Make quick, daily progress and continuously adapts to achieve results rather than requiring perfect planning. - Details Make the Difference - Can coordinate timelines & deliverables to ensure accuracy and consistency across all consumer-facing materials - Winning is a Team Sport - Ability to develop strong cross-functional relationships. - Communicate for Impact - Strong communication skills - ability to deliver effective presentations to all levels of management **Please note that, due to the high volume of applications for early talent roles, response times may vary depending on the specific role and timeline. Our team appreciates your patience!** **Salary and Other Compensation:** The hourly salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, health savings account (HSA) with company contribution, sick time, company holidays, employee product discount, product testing opportunities, referral bonuses, and more. Hourly Pay Range $26—$35 USD **Our Culture** At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. **Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset** drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home. **What We Offer** We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. **We empower your personal and professional growth** with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. **When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community.** Together, we won’t just launch products—**we’ll disrupt entire markets.** At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA. Learn more about us: [Life At SharkNinja](https://www.instagram.com/sharkninja/) [**Outrageously Extraordinary**](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmRfBxyGu_mKl9SF12lM1NAIx-z07uLNQ) **SharkNinja Candidate Privacy Notice** - For candidates based in **all regions**, please refer to this [Candidate Privacy Notice](https://www.sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice.html). - For candidates based in **China**, please refer to this [Candidate Privacy Notice](https://www.sharkninja.com/legal/candidate-privacy-notice-china.html). - For candidates based in **Vietnam**, please refer to this [Candidate Privacy Notice](https://www.sharkninja.com/legal/candidate-privacy-notice-vietnam.html). *We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at [accommodations@sharkninja.com](mailto:accommodations@sharkninja.com)*