Technical Account (Sales) Representative Intern
About The Position
Ingredion is looking for a Technical Sales Representative Intern who will be part of our Virtual Sales Team. In this role, you will interact directly with our small and medium customers, providing them with ingredient recommendations for their food & beverage applications. The Inside Sales Intern will support the sales team by assisting with prospecting, account research, CRM management, pipeline tracking, and sales operations activities. This role offers hands-on experience in business development, customer engagement, and sales strategy while providing exposure to a fast-paced sales organization. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical and eager to learn about sales, customer management, and revenue generation.
Requirements
- Progress towards a bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food or Chemical Engineering or a related field with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 is preferred.
- Must have completed at least two years of coursework with status as a sophomore, junior or non-graduating senior.
- Ability to work 40hrs per week during the summer internship term.
- Excellent planning skills, highly organized, detail oriented and can multitask.
- Familiarity with experimental design, statistical data analysis and interpretation of results.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Reliable transportation required to get to and from facility each work day.
- Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams).
- Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
- 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
- Experience with hands-on food concept development with laboratory and/or pilot plant equipment is a plus.
- Knowledge of common food processes, food ingredient functionality and ingredient interactions is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Managing customers directly and developing new opportunities.
- Working across Ingredion's entire portfolio, including starches, plant-based proteins, sugar-reduction solutions, and hydrocolloids.
- Assisting with prospecting, account research, CRM management, pipeline tracking, and sales operations activities.
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 Coaching Program – pairing with a mentor to coach development and integration in Ingredion’s culture
- Involvement in Ingredion’s Business Resource Groups
- Employee Recognition Program
- Employee Discount Program
- medical, dental and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan with a competitive company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
