Gala Circle Inc. · 1 day ago
Market Research Intern-Mandarin Bilingual
San Jose, CA
Internship
Hybrid
InternGala Circle Inc. is a service provider offering integrated cutting-edge technology solutions for North American enterprises. They are seeking a Market Research Intern who will conduct offline research, engage with local restaurants, and gather insights to support the company's marketing strategies.
Computer Software
Hiring Manager
Chloe Fan
Responsibilities
Conduct in-person visits to local restaurants (based on your location) and deliver short demos of core POS features (e.g., payment optimization tools, contract options, operational functions that may support labor efficiency)
Collect initial merchant interest and feedback during visits (target: 50+ intent records/month)
Log visit outcomes and data accurately in the CRM/sales system
Identify restaurant pain points (cost control, efficiency, customer acquisition, revenue growth)
Ask permission-based questions to evaluate willingness to trial the POS system
Complete the Merchant Intent Form and share high-intent leads with internal teams for follow-up
Observe and document competitor usage in local restaurants (e.g., Square, Toast, MenuSifu, Chowbus)
Collect factual comparisons and summarize opportunities where our POS may provide differentiated value
Produce a Weekly Research & Intent Report summarizing: merchant pain points, objections, intent levels, competitor signals, and recommendations for future outreach and promotion strategies
Qualification
Required
Current university student or recent graduate; any major is welcome
Strong communication skills, outgoing personality, and willingness to engage with people
Interest in digital marketing, social media, and B2B marketing strategies
Preferred
Marketing or Business Management preferred
A valid driver's license is a plus; willingness to visit clients is preferred
Benefits
Hands-on industry experience: Gain real-world exposure to market expansion and customer engagement.
Flexible work schedule: Balance work and study with a flexible internship structure (10-15hours/week).
Company
Gala Circle Inc.
Gala Circle is a service provider offering integrated cutting-edge technology solutions for North American enterprises.
Founded in 2018
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase