Seconds

Business Strategy & Market Research Intern – 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.

• Evaluate pricing, positioning, product strategy, and growth models

• Identify trends and whitespace opportunities

• Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data

Membership & Business Model Analysis

Assess membership, retention, and monetization models across industries.

• Research programs across apparel, tech, and consumer sectors

• Analyze unit economics and customer behavior

• Compare free vs paid structures

• Deliver clear recommendations

Customer & Behavioral Insights

Understand drivers of purchase, retention, and engagement.

• Analyze purchasing behavior and repeat drivers

• Identify loyalty and engagement factors

• Translate insights into actions

Deliverables

Produce clear, decision-ready outputs.

• Build board-ready documents with summaries and data

• Create charts, comparisons, and concise reports

• Maintain clean structure and formatting

Ad Hoc Research

Answer targeted strategic questions as needed.

• Investigate specific topics quickly

• 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.

• Strong analytical and synthesis skills

• Clear written and visual communication

• Self-directed with high standards

Tools

• Excel or Google Sheets

• PowerPoint, Keynote, or Slides

Application

• Resume

• Short statement of interest

• Optional analytical work sample