Research Intern

*About Sanctory *

At Sanctory, we are on a continuous quest to source the finest products from every corner of the world. Our mission is to provide these products to our patrons in their purest, natural, and most authentic form. Our partners in this journey—winemakers, farmers, and artisans—craft their products with the highest skills and traditions, fearlessly expressing their craft without bowing to market demands. Sanctory is a space for this beautiful interaction between our like-minded customers and these dedicated producers.

*Position Overview *

Sanctory is seeking a highly motivated Research Intern to join our team. This role is ideal for someone curious about food systems, agriculture, and the stories behind what we grow and make. As a Research Intern, you will work closely with our marketing, brand, and product teams to build the knowledge base that informs Sanctory's decisions, from understanding our producers and their craft to identifying market opportunities and consumer needs. Your role will involve gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing information into clear insights that shape our products, campaigns, and partnerships. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in market research, consumer insights, and strategic analysis for a company rooted in heritage and authenticity.

*Key Responsibilities: *

• Plan and conduct primary and secondary research on market trends, consumer behavior, and the food, agriculture, and wellness landscape.
• Research the origins, practices, and heritage behind Sanctory's products, from farm to table, to support accurate and compelling brand and product narratives.
• Support the development of research briefs, reports, and presentations aligned with campaigns, product launches, and seasonal moments.
• Collaborate with the marketing, brand, and product teams to turn research findings into actionable recommendations.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, regulatory updates, and shifts in consumer preferences to inform business decisions.
• Collect, organize, and analyze data (surveys, customer feedback, social listening, sales and engagement metrics) to identify patterns and insights.
• Conduct customer and community research through surveys, interviews, and review analysis to understand what resonates with our audience.
• Identify and evaluate potential collaborators, suppliers, partners, and industry experts aligned with Sanctory's values.

*What We're Looking For: *

• A strong interest in market research, business, economics, agriculture, food science, communications, or a related field.
• A naturally curious and analytical thinker with the ability to turn complex information into clear, relatable insights.
• Basic understanding of data and presentation tools such as Excel or Google Sheets, Google Forms, Canva, PowerPoint, or similar (advanced skills are not mandatory, but a plus).
• Strong writing and synthesis skills, with an eye for structure, accuracy, and audience.
• Good understanding of current consumer, food, and wellness trends and what drives purchasing decisions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with excellent attention to detail and source verification.
• A portfolio or examples of past work (academic, personal, or professional), such as research papers, reports, case studies, or presentations, demonstrating analytical thinking and clarity.