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.
Qualified Candidates Will Have
Progress towards a Bachelors or Masters Degree in, Food Science, Marketing, Business or a related field with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 preferred
Ability to work 40hrs per week during the summer internship term
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.
Ability to work independently
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)
Task driven
Excellent writer and communicator
Ability to travel 10-15% domestically
Reliable transportation required to get to and from facility each work day
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.
Ingredion Total Rewards And Benefits
We offer a competitive and comprehensive package that aligns with our values and goals. It includes hourly salary, housing stipends, flexibility, learning, recognition, and wellness.
We Offer Benefits For Interns & Co-ops Such As
Housing Stipends (51+ miles from Ingredion work location)
Internship Program Events & Activities
Annual Capstone Summit at Ingredion HQ in Westchester, IL
Intern Buddy Program
Involvement in Ingredion’s Business Resource Groups
Achieve Recognition Program
Perkspot Discount Program
The pay range for this position is $20 - $25 an hour.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.
Relocation Available:
No
This pay rate is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).
Benefits
Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match .
