GHARAGE Vision Hub is looking for an intern for 6 months in the role of Strategy & Trend Research who is excited about envisioning the future by analyzing trends and the key drivers of change. In your role you will be part of the Vision Team, working closely with Janosch, our Foresight & Intelligence Lead. By identifying and analyzing emerging trends, and new business opportunities, and experimenting with new technologies you will support us in setting the ground base for strategic decisions.

• Conduct comprehensive research on industry trends, new technologies, market dynamics, and socio-economic shifts
• Collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data from various sources to support strategic decision-making and business development initiatives
• Assist in the preparation of strategic research reports, presentations, and other materials for internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather insights and provide recommendations based on research findings
• Create forward-thinking and inspirational content, e.g. in the form of future impulses, blog posts, reports, presentations, what-if scenarios
• Apply research and foresight practices as well as AI tools to make your work more efficient and creative – experimenting with new technologies and innovative approaches
• Stay updated on relevant literature, academic studies, and emerging technologies to enhance the quality and depth of research efforts

• Highly motivated, self-initiative and forward-thinking individual with a creative mindset fostering new ways of thinking and a curious attitude toward trends, new technologies, innovations and change
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in a relevant field such as Business, Economics, Marketing, Innovation Management, Future Studies or equivalent
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present research results and to convince stakeholders of innovative concepts
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and synthesize complex quantitative as well as qualitative information
• Proactive attitude, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
• Proficiency in research methodologies, data analysis tools, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with AI tools is a plus
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
• Fluent in English (verbally and in writing)

For non-EU citizens: Please note that you must apply for a visa in order to do the internship. We will support you with the necessary documents!

(at)all: You must be a matriculated student for the duration of your internship.

• Work in the intersection of the start-up and corporate world
• Deep insights in one of the industry leading companies in travel and travel retail
• Work with a strong team of diverse competencies and characters
• An entrepreneurial environment with flat hierarchies built on trust and respect
• Responsibility and freedom to explore new ideas and innovative approaches
• This is a paid intership in an open loft office space and in the heart of Hamburg

Who we are
We are the GHARAGE Vision Hub of Gebr. Heinemann, one of the world’s leading travel retailers. The GHARAGE was established to challenge the status quo of travel retail and envision the traveller’s journey of tomorrow. We are a diverse team of designers, strategists, researchers, and business creators, who design, build, and transform the future of travel and retail. With an open-minded way of thinking, a curious mindset, and a passion to innovate, we live the culture to thrive.

GHARAGE is the Vision Hub entirely dedicated to constantly innovating the future of Gebr. Heinemann. We are a diverse team of designers, strategists, researchers, and business creators, who design, build, and transform the future of travel and retail.

With an open-minded way of thinking, a curious mindset, and a passion to innovate, we live the culture to thrive.