Job Description

Job Description

The Growth & Strategy MBA Intern will have the opportunity to showcase their strategic mindset by supporting enterprise wide initiatives and gaining exposure to several of our growth functions such as Strategy, Insights, and Innovation. As a Growth and Strategy intern, you will be responsible for delivering key business projects that will impact our business and have responsibilities similar to that of a full-time Senior Analyst. You will conduct fact-based and data-driven research to develop business cases and strategic options based on industry insights, competitor developments, internal capabilities, and financial models. At the end of the internship, you will have the opportunity to present your recommendation to an executive audience to influence our long-term growth plans and priorities.

Responsibilities
This internship will allow for an opportunity to not only support our division specific initiatives (Beer, Wine & Spirits), but will also allow for exposure to our long-term vision that encompasses our enterprise wide mindset. Over the course of the 10-week internship, you will complete two 5-week rotations, giving you exposure to our Strategy group and one of our other Growth functions. Specific focus areas and responsibilities will be outlined closer to the start of the internship, but may include some of the following:
Strategic planning (short-term and long-term)
Deliver forward-looking market analysis and evaluate internal and external threats and opportunities, implications to the business, and recommended course of action.
Innovation
o Uncover areas of opportunity and unmet consumer needs to fuel innovative ideas across consumers, channels, and markets
o Utilize research, and competitive, category, consumer, shopper, and retailer insights to further validate and optimize product concepts to meet strategic objectives
Consumer & Commercial Insights & Analytics
o Evaluate market developments through the lens of the consumer via data driven research,
o Assess potential competitor moves and implications to both the industry and Constellation Brands.

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Degree preferably in Business
Graduate with MBA degree within one (1) year of internship completion
Be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future work authorization or visa sponsorship for employment
1-3 years of experience in strategic project or market analysis roles like corporate strategy development or 2+ years of management consulting experience with a track record of expanding responsibilities/roles.
Strategic and analytical thinker, with the ability to look into the details and interpret the impact of key industry drivers. Superior problem solving and decision-making skills. Strong business acumen, coupled with strategic analysis experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including sharing ideas and information across diverse audiences and producing high-quality deliverables in order to drive business decisions. Confident and able to be influential and assertive.
Excellent time management, project planning and organizational skills.
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability to break down complex problems into manageable goals.
Consumer obsessionconstantly thinks about consumer behavior, experiences, and needs; genuine curiosity to understand why a consumer behaves the way they do and what drives their behavior.
Comfortable navigating in ambiguous situations
High level of integrity and professional judgment
Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint, preferably with practical experience with Think-cell.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and work on a computer for extended periods. Lifting may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Location

Chicago, Illinois

Additional Locations

Job Type

Full time

Job Area

Internships

Equal Opportunity

Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).