A key global player in fermentation for more than a century, Lesaffre, with a 2,7 billion euro turnover, and established on all continents, counts 11,000 employees and more than 96 nationalities. On the strength of this experience and diversity, we work with customers, partners and researchers to find ever more relevant answers to the needs of food, health, naturalness and respect for our environment. Thus, every day, we explore and reveal the infinite potential of microorganisms.

To nourish 9 billion people, in a healthy way, in 2050 by making the most of our planet’s resources is a major and unprecedented issue. We believe that fermentation is one of the most promising answers to this challenge.

Lesaffre – Working together to better nourish and protect the planet.

We are looking for a Competitive & Market Intelligence Analyst intern to join our team based in the Lille region, starting from the first quarter of 2025, for a 6-month period.

You will be part of our worldwide network of Analysts in charge of the monitoring of the Lesaffre Group's competitive & market environment in the Food, Nutrition & Biotechnology sectors.

Your role will be to:

• Identify and monitor mega trends in our food & biotech markets via Competitive Intelligence monitoring tools, to propose news pitches and insights to our internal customers (Competitive Intelligence, Sales & Marketing, General Management, etc.).
• Conduct market studies (market segmentation, market size estimations, etc.) through data analysis, OSINT and high-level discussions with internal stakeholders from all regions.
• Carry out in-depth studies of our competitive landscape (strategic moves, partnerships, product landscape, etc.) to support the strategic thinking of our top business management teams.
• Present your Market and Competitive Intelligence analysis to the group Executive Committee (ExCom) of Lesaffre.

You are undeniably passionate about Food, Nutrition, Health & Biotech businesses, and you are studying towards an engineering degree in agri-food / biotechnology or a master’s in business, marketing, or competitive intelligence. Profiles with a double degree in engineering & business would be a bonus. 

To successfully carry out these missions, you will rely on your excellent analytical skills, data processing (proficiency in Excel) and ability to synthesize information quickly, with accuracy and reliability, to drive strategic business outcomes. You are skilful in your communications and interactions with others and have a keen sense of curiosity.

You are fluent in English, both written and spoken.

What can Lesaffre offer you:

• We are a successful family-owned company with long-standing history where people truly matter
• We promote a sense of fulfilment with a genuine mission: nourish and protect the planet
• You will experience intellectual challenges within a strong manufacturing organization

All our jobs are open to people with disabilities.