Commercial Research Intern

Bangkok, Thailand

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What we do?

Milieu Insight is a consumer research and data integration and analytics company, which is expanding into the AI-enabled decision-making space.  We help businesses thrive in a data-driven world of rapid change, where the need for reliable, actionable information for strategic decisions has never been greater. We believe in the transformative power of going beyond insights and we’re driven by our passionto understand people - how they think, feel and act. Through smart automation, artificial intelligence and best-in-class technology, a core focus on user experience, and most importantly, an amazing team, we collect, integrate and deliver consumer insights and business recommendations like noother company around.

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How we do it?

We collect our data through a proprietary mobile app known as Milieu Surveys.  The opinions shared by our community ofpanellists are synthesised through our proprietary algorithms, allowing us togain a deep understanding of what drives their personal and social motivations,as well as their consumption habits. Clients access consumer insights and recommendations through our innovative, AI-enabled query and recommendation portal.

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What motivates us (and hopefully you)?

We’re a team ofexplorers, always looking for new, better and more effective ways of working inour craft. Our curiosity pushes us to challenge the status quo, design andbuild cutting edge solutions, and even challenge our clients to embrace newways of thinking about and using consumer insight.

So if you’re someonewho isn’t comfortable wandering off the beaten track and challengingconvention, we’re probably not the right fit for each other. But if you are,read on!

Role Snapshot

• Position: Commercial Research Intern
• Team: Research & Commercial (Sales)
• Location: Bangkok, Thailand
• Type: Hybrid (3–6 months internship)
• Reports to: Business Development & Research Leads

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What You’ll Learn

This internship will give you hands-on exposure to both research and commercial development. You will gain practical experience in:

1. Market Research Fundamentals
   • Designing and supporting quantitative & qualitative research: surveys, interviews, focus groups, desk research.
   • Ensuring data quality and accuracy throughout the research process.
2. Insight Generation & Storytelling
   • Building mock-up reports, proposals, and visual slides to align with client pitches.
   • Translating raw data into clear, actionable insights for commercial use.
3. Sales & Business Development
   • Supporting sales leaders in client briefings, proposal development, and pipeline tracking.
   • Learning prospecting, pitching, and client relationship-building.
   • Joining internal brainstorming sessions to develop frameworks and narratives.
4. Client-Facing Experience
   • Shadowing senior team members in real client cases.
   • Learning how to prepare and deliver impactful presentations.
5. Industry & Consumer Trends
   • Staying updated on market developments and consumer behavior to support commercial planning.

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Key Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and executing research projects (surveys, interviews, desk research).
• Support the creation of client presentations, proposals, and reports.
• Conduct data checks to maintain accuracy and consistency in outputs.
• Prepare visual slides and mock-up reports for pitching proposals.
• Coordinate between research and sales teams to track opportunities and pipelines.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to shape research frameworks and commercial storytelling.
• Join sales activities to learn prospecting, pitching, and client engagement.
• Research industry and consumer trends to support business growth planning.

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Who You Are

• Undergraduate student (Year 3–4) or recent graduate in Business, Marketing, Economics, Statistics, or related fields.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data into insights.
• Basic knowledge of market research methods (quantitative & qualitative).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of SPSS or other analysis tools is a plus.
• Strong communication skills (written & verbal) in English; Thai/other languages are an advantage.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Curious mindset with eagerness to learn both research and sales strategies.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

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What You’ll Gain

• Dual exposure: Learn both research and commercial aspects of the business.
• Mentorship: Guidance from senior sales and research professionals.
• Portfolio-ready work: Real projects and client-facing experience.
• Practical skills: Research design, data analysis, storytelling, and pitching.
• Startup culture: Experience working in a dynamic, agile environment.

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Hiring Process

1. Submit your resume (and portfolio if available).
2. Complete a short case/task.
3. Interview with the commercial/research team.
4. Final selection & onboarding.
   

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How to Apply

Please submit your application via our Careers Page.

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Why join Milieu?

We’re going to be honest here. If yougrew up dreaming of working for an established, well known company with anoffice in a swanky building, Milieu will probably not be for you!

On the contrary, we would love to havea chat with you if most of the following statements describe who you are:

- I have always wanted to create a legacy of my own

- I am motivated by a sense of achievement, and creating new things excites me.

- I understand the importance of productive and persistent hard work but also understand that taking rests, having fun, spending time with loved ones and generally soaking in life’s experiences are equally important

- I know that doing great things doesn’t come easy, and that every time I stumble along the way only makes me stronger

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Regardless of your past professional experience, at Milieu we will embrace your interests and strengths and try todevelop them in the right way. We’ll ensure that you leave us not only with the nuts and bolts of our business, but also with experiences and skills that youcan use for the rest of your life.

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So if all of this sounds great, we’d love to meet you. So let’s talk!

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