Consumer Insights Placement Student

Who we are

Delivery centres in Dubai and overseas support large implementation programs. Consultants are staffed across industries early on, then specialise after a few years. Every new hire gets a mentor outside their reporting line.

The internship

Smith & Abdullah is hiring a market research intern to study competitors, pricing and customer needs for our Market Insights team. You can work from home anywhere in the UAE. We have no office requirement. Standard office hours, Monday to Friday, with flexibility around them.

What you'll do

Draft short recommendation notes based on what the data shows. Build lists of potential customer segments with company size and location. Estimate market size using public data, government statistics and industry reports. Track competitor social media, ads and product launches every week. Prepare slide decks presenting research findings to the team. Check data sources for accuracy and note where each number came from. Read app store and online reviews to find common complaints and requests.

Requirements

Based in the UAE for the duration of the internship. Eligible to work in the UAE. Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree, graduating 2027 or 2028. Available for the full internship period. Basic knowledge of research methods: surveys, sampling and questionnaire design. Comfortable reading long reports and pulling out what matters. Strong written English for summaries and reports. Laptop, headset and a stable internet connection for remote interviews. Curious, and careful about where numbers come from. Available 20 to 30 hours a week.

Bonus points

Familiarity with Canva for report visuals.

What you'll learn

You will see your research used in real pricing and launch decisions. How to size a market and defend your numbers. Building comparison sheets and decks that managers actually read.

Duration: 6 months

Start date: Jan 2027

Stipend: AED 4,600 to AED 4,800 per month

Perks

Possibility of a full-time offer. Letter of recommendation. Flexible hours. Mentorship.

Duration: 6 months. Start: Jan 2027.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Smith & Abdullah.