Channel Sales/Marketing Intern

Ingredion • Bridgewater, NJ

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Channel Sales/Marketing Intern, guided by category and customer insights, will develop and execute Go-To-Market strategies and activities for food and beverages, including development of prototypes and solutions to showcase the value proposition of Ingredion’s ingredients and solutions for the foodservice & private label channels. Additionally, the candidate will prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations and build a library of case studies for new and existing customers, including operators/restaurants and manufacturers to drive sales growth.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience with hands-on restaurant experience – front of house or back of house
• Knowledge of common food processes, food ingredient functionality and ingredient interactions preferred.
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills (technical reports for distribution, presentations, data analysis etc.)
• Proven proficiency using MS Office Programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc..), AI (Co-pilot, chat GPT)
• Ability to work 40hrs per week during the summer internship term
• Ability to travel 10-15% domestically
• Reliable transportation to get to and from the Bridgewater office on work days
• Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
• Ingredion does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to this position or to provide this position as OPT or CPT.
• Be a currently enrolled student in a Bachelor’s Degree Program.
• If currently enrolled in an undergrad status, must have completed at least two years of coursework with status as a sophomore, junior or non-graduating senior.

Nice To Haves

• Relationship driven
• Excellent writer and communicator
• Ability to work independently

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Go-To-Market strategies and activities for food and beverages.
• Develop prototypes and solutions to showcase the value proposition of Ingredion’s ingredients and solutions for the foodservice & private label channels.
• Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations.
• Build a library of case studies for new and existing customers, including operators/restaurants and manufacturers to drive sales growth.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly salary based on your degree program.
• Housing stipends offered to students relocating 51+ miles from the Ingredion work location
• Internship Program Events & Activities – programming catered toward career exploration, networking, and professional development - including the annual Capstone Summit at Ingredion HQ in Westchester, IL
• Intern Mentor Program – pairing with a mentor to guide development and integration in Ingredion’s culture
• Involvement in Ingredion’s Business Resource Groups – the conscience of the organization and an integral part to Ingredion’s Inclusion & Belonging strategy
• Employee Recognition Program – a culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Discount Program – provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with a competitive company match

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern