Fall 2025: Consumer Insights Co-op (July to December)

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 3,300+ associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
Our purpose is to positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world! We work very hard to provide our consumers with high-quality, exciting 5-star products that make life easier. We thrive on passion and innovation and are looking for great people, with great ideas, who want to build the next big thing and develop while they do.
Consumer Insights Co-op
Work Period: Mid May through Mid August
Location: In-Office (Needham, MA), Full Time. There is no relocation or housing assistance offered for this position
The Consumer Insights Co-op will support quantitative and qualitative research to influence SharkNinja's development of 5-star products. The ideal candidate will be naturally inquisitive, have strong project management skills, interest in market research, and demonstrate strong strategic and critical thinking skills. He/she will work cross-functionally with a wide variety of data sources and stakeholders including Brand and Product Development.
Essential Functions:

• Support and analyze qualitative and quantitative customer research for trends, insights, and new product development.
• Assist in the development, management, and execution of research plans.
• Translate feedback, including latent needs and dissatisfaction, into innovation recommendations.
• Identify potential unmet customer needs that form the basis for new product/feature offerings.
• Collaborate and plan customer research strategies and manage internal resources to successfully deliver on plans.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate will have completed 2+ years in a social science degree program (e.g. psychology or sociology) or is a marketing major with an excellent academic record
• Must be able to work full time
• The ideal candidate will be naturally inquisitive, have strong project management skills.
• Builds understanding and trust with others by meeting commitments
• Identifies the needs & expectations of others (personal & business) and acts upon them.
• Leverages strong organizational and analytical skills to synthesize information from various sources focusing on relevancy and impact opportunity.
• Thrives in a hands-on, dynamic, agile environment.
• Effectively manages shifting priorities, resources. Understands that not all paths are defined and leverages his/ her experience to create" and add value.

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
Outrageously Extraordinary
SharkNinja's Candidate Privacy Notice can be found here: https://www.sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/
For candidates based in China, please visit: https://sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/china/
For candidates based in Vietnam, please visit: https://www.sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/vietnam/
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 [email protected]