Business Strategy & Market Research Intern โ Seconds
About Seconds
Seconds is building a new model for apparel. We are not operating inside traditional fashion cycles or sustainability narratives. The goal is to build a zero-waste essentials brand where product, system, and culture are designed together.
Early stage. High velocity. High standards.
The Role
Act as the research and analysis function for the founder and leadership team. Deliver structured, decision-ready insights.
Responsibilities
Market Research
Analyze industries, competitors, and trends to identify opportunities.
โขย Evaluate pricing, positioning, product strategy, and growth models
โขย Identify trends and whitespace opportunities
โขย Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data
Membership & Business Model Analysis
Assess membership, retention, and monetization models across industries.
โขย Research programs across apparel, tech, and consumer sectors
โขย Analyze unit economics and customer behavior
โขย Compare free vs paid structures
โขย Deliver clear recommendations
Customer & Behavioral Insights
Understand drivers of purchase, retention, and engagement.
โขย Analyze purchasing behavior and repeat drivers
โขย Identify loyalty and engagement factors
โขย Translate insights into actions
Deliverables
Produce clear, decision-ready outputs.
โขย Build board-ready documents with summaries and data
โขย Create charts, comparisons, and concise reports
โขย Maintain clean structure and formatting
Ad Hoc Research
Answer targeted strategic questions as needed.
โขย Investigate specific topics quickly
โขย Operate independently
Success Criteria
Deliver clear, actionable insights that improve decision speed and clarity.
Candidate Profile
Junior or senior in business, economics, or related field.
โขย Strong analytical and synthesis skills
โขย Clear written and visual communication
โขย Self-directed with high standards
Tools
โขย Excel or Google Sheets
โขย PowerPoint, Keynote, or Slides
Application
โขย Resume
โขย Short statement of interest
โขย Optional analytical work sample