Strategy Internship - Competitor Analysis & Value Proposition Validation

About Fixico

We are Fixico, a fast-growing car damage repair marketplace, backed by world-class Silicon Valley-based investors, and scaling up rapidly throughout Europe. Trusted by fleet owners, leasing, rental, and insurance companies. Fixico has managed hundreds of thousands of repairs for companies ranging from the world's biggest brands to local players.

Fixico is on a constant upward trajectory and rapidly expanding throughout Europe.  We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented research student to join our team. The ideal candidate will contribute to our strategic goals by conducting comprehensive market and competitor research. This role is perfect for someone who is analytical, enjoys data collection and trend analysis, and is keen to support impactful business decisions.

Internship Overview

We’re seeking a motivated Strategy Intern to join our team to analyse our competitive landscape and validate our unique value proposition. You will conduct in-depth market research, identifying key competitors, their strategies, and market positioning. Additionally, you will design and execute research to evaluate Fixico’s added value compared to market standards, providing critical insights that will help us refine our offering and strengthen our market position.

• Location: Remote or Amsterdam, Netherlands  

• Duration: 3-6 months 

• Hours a week: 32-40

• Start Date: Preferably January  

Responsibilities

• Competitor Analysis

  • Analyse competitors’ strengths, weaknesses, and unique selling points (USPs) in our Dutch, Belgian and German market, as well as exploring international players

  • Track competitors' offerings, pricing models, customer acquisition strategies, and technological advancements

  • Compare and benchmark Fixico’s offerings against competitors, identifying areas where we excel and where we can improve
    

• Value Proposition Validation

  • Develop and execute research initiatives to measure Fixico's added value compared to industry standards

  • Conduct interviews and surveys with customers and repairers to gather insights on Fixico's service effectiveness and perceived value

  • Synthesise findings into reports with actionable recommendations to support Fixico's positioning and product development strategies

  • Present key insights, trends, and recommendations to the Fixico leadership team, providing data-driven support for strategic decisions

Who You Are

• A native Dutch speaker with excellent English skills

• Currently pursuing or graduating in Economics, International Business, or MBA studies

• Strong analytical skills, with experience in conducting both qualitative and quantitative research

• Interest in automotive technology, SaaS, and digital transformation

• Experience with survey design, customer interviews, or similar research methods during your studies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficient in Google sheets and slides

• Detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of working independently
  

What We Offer

• The rare opportunity to be in the first row in building a world-leading platform in the automotive world

• The opportunity to join a scale-up at an exciting time of rapid growth and contribute to its expansion across Europe

• As members of The Collection, you will be able to use different meeting rooms throughout Amsterdam, enjoy a fully equipped gym within our office building, and rent an electric bike

• An open, flexible work environment in the heart of Amsterdam, overlooking the Rijksmuseum

• A young, talented and extremely driven team, where you will work with all departments

• Daily freshly prepared lunch and plenty of snacks

• A toast on our huge balcony during our Friday drinks!