Foodservice Channel Sales/marketing Intern

Foodservice Sales/Marketing Intern

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you've experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet's food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Location: Bridgewater, NJ

Workplace type: Hybrid

The Foodservice 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 channel. 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.

What You Will Bring

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

Reliability transportation to get to and from the Bridgewater office on work days

Who You Are

Student with progress towards a Bachelors Degree in, Food Science, Marketing, Business or a related field

Relationship driven

Excellent writer and communicator

Ability to work independently

To Be Eligible For Consideration, Candidates Must:

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.

If you have completed your degree, please consider other opportunities with Ingredion, posted at www.ingredion.com/careers.

Why Join Ingredion?

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exception rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

Total Rewards Package – 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

Pay Range: $20-25/hour