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Marketing Insights & Brand Research Intern

CompanyThe Kingfish Company
LocationKatsushika
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 14, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Design and execute a market research project to measure brand and product awareness among professional chefs in the Benelux region. Translate research findings into actionable recommendations for the Sales and Marketing teams to shape future strategies.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
99
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
The Kingfish Company [Euronext:KING] sets a new standard of uncompromising quality and sustainability in technology driven aquaculture. Fully operational with its first product- The Kingfish Company Yellowtail- land raised in the Netherlands without antibiotics or vaccines, and operating on 100% renewable electricity. Packed and processed fresh or sashimi grade frozen on day of harvest, and delivered across Europe and the US in 24-48 hours. The only Yellowtail [Hiramasa/Kingfish] certified by BAP and official "Green Choice"​ of the Good Fish Foundation. Winner of the 2018 Horecava Innovation Award. Preferred Product Partner of the Jeunes Restaurateurs. Winner of the 2019 Seafood Global Excellence Award as best HORECA product at the Brussels Seafood Expo. With an optimally located site on the shores of the Oosterschelde marine nature reserve in the Netherlands servicing the EU market daily, full cycle hatchery, an on site R&D facility, and an advanced grow-out system- and a 2nd site in development in Jonesport Maine for the US market- The Kingfish Company is a first mover operating at the cutting edge of land based high value marine aquaculture in the EU and the US. Listed on Euronext Oslo under stock ticker KING
About the Role

Are you a curious and ambitious marketing student who loves research and food?

At The Kingfish Company, we are on a mission to make premium, sustainably farmed yellowtail kingfish kingfish the preferred choice for chefs around the world. To support our commercial and marketing ambitions, we are looking for a Marketing Research Intern who will help us better understand our market and strengthen our brand presence across the Benelux. We are looking for a marketing student who enjoys turning data into insights and conduct a strategic research project that helps us shape the future marketing direction of a leading sustainable seafood company.

Your Assignment

During your internship, you will investigate two key research questions:

What is the current level of awareness of yellowtail kingfish kingfish among professional chefs in the Benelux?

What is the current level of awareness of The Kingfish Company among professional chefs in the Benelux?

The insights you gather will help shape future marketing campaigns and customer engagement strategies.

What will you do?

Design and execute a market research project among professional chefs in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.

Conduct surveys, interviews, and desk research.

Analyze market trends and competitor activity.

Measure brand awareness and product awareness within target groups.

Identify opportunities to increase visibility and market penetration.

Translate research findings into clear recommendations for the Sales and Marketing teams.

Present your findings and recommendations 

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Who are you?

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marketing, Commercial Economics, Business Administration, Communication, or a related field.

Interested in market research, branding, and food markets.

Strong analytical skills and comfortable working with data.

Excellent communication skills in English; Dutch is a plus.

Proactive, independent, and eager to learn.

Able to turn insights into practical recommendations.


What do we offer?

A challenging and meaningful internship with real business impact.

The opportunity to independently lead a strategic research project.

Guidance from experienced Marketing and Commercial professionals.

Valuable experience within an innovative and internationally operating food company.

A dynamic, entrepreneurial work environment where your ideas matter.

Internship compensation in line with company policy.


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About The Kingfish Company

The Kingfish Company is a global leader in sustainable land-based aquaculture. From our facility in Zeeland, we produce premium Yellowtail kingfish kingfish for leading chefs, restaurants, and food professionals worldwide. Innovation, quality, and sustainability are at the heart of everything we do.

Interested?

Are you ready to dive into the world of premium seafood, marketing insights, and brand growth? We'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us discover how chefs across the Benelux perceive Yellowtail kingfish kingfish and The Kingfish Company.

Key Skills
Market ResearchBrand Awareness MeasurementData AnalysisSurvey DesignInterviewingDesk ResearchCompetitor AnalysisStrategic PlanningEnglish CommunicationDutch Communication
Categories
MarketingData & AnalyticsFood & BeverageEnvironmental & SustainabilityScience & Research
Benefits
Internship CompensationGuidance From Experienced ProfessionalsStrategic Project Leadership