Market & Competitive Research Analyst [Summer Intern]
At Cargo, we just closed several $Ms in funding from some of the best robotics investors in the Valley to transform a massive legacy industry, and we’re hiring interns for the summer.
Location: Menlo Park, California; in-person (5 days a week)
Early Deadline: February 15
Regular Decision Deadline: February 29
About Us
Cargo is building the robotic delivery platform of tomorrow. You can think of us as an automated warehouse on wheels.
After taking jobs at UPS and FedEx, we realized that the last mile was broken and parcel delivery needed a new approach. Although delivery volumes have grown 5x in the past decade, delivery vans are stuck in 1950 and today’s process is highly inefficient and injury prone. Our first product is the X1 Robotic Cargo Bay which reimagines the guts of every delivery van you see on the road, and saves hours of labor per day for each vehicle. Our vision is to fully automate the delivery chain with radically more efficient networks that reduce carbon emissions and congestion to enable a more prosperous and healthy future.
About You
We’re seeking a Market Research & Competitive Analysis Intern who will dive deep into market trends, customer needs, and our competitive landscape to help us refine our go-to-market approach. This internship will be hands-on, giving you the opportunity to work closely with the CEO and directly influence our market entry strategies.
What you’ll do:
Conduct thorough research on our competitors, identifying their strengths, weaknesses, and strategic positioning.
Analyze emerging trends in robotics, automation, and logistics to help inform our product roadmap.
Help us better understand customer personas and segmentation by reviewing market needs and behaviors.
Compile research findings into clear, actionable reports and presentations for the leadership team.
Support the development of our product messaging and positioning based on competitive insights.
Personal characteristics: you are
Curious and driven: you love diving into data and uncovering valuable insights.
A quick learner: you can pick up on complex concepts quickly and apply them to real-world problems.
Collaborative: you enjoy working with teams and sharing your findings in an engaging, actionable way.
Detail-oriented: you focus on precision and clarity when analyzing data and presenting insights.
Organized and efficient: you manage time well and can balance multiple research projects.
You need to bring this:
Strong analytical and research skills.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
A passion for technology and robotics.
Familiarity with data analysis tools (Excel, Google Sheets, etc.).
Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.
Graduate or MBA degree a plus.
We’d love if you also have this:
Experience with market research or competitive analysis.
Familiarity with robotics, AI, or automation.
Knowledge of logistics, last mile delivery, and the warehouse automation space.
Proficiency with industry analysis tools (e.g., SEMrush, Statista, etc.).
Pay: $25 - $40 / hour (depending on experience)
40 hours a week
Does this sound like you?
If you’re still reading and this sounds like a job you’d kick a** in, email us a resume and one paragraph telling us the most exceptional thing you’ve built. Include the position in the subject line.
Also don’t worry if you’re missing a skill or two - the right attitude and experience are more important to us than an exact skills match.
We’ll try to get back to you as promptly as we can.
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