Channel Sales/Marketing Intern

Ingredion Incorporated; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipends for relocation

Intern Mentor Program

Internship events & activities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ingredion Incorporated is seeking a Channel Sales/Marketing Intern in Bridgewater, NJ (hybrid). You will develop Go-To-Market strategies for foodservice and private label channels, and showcase Ingredion’s solutions through prototypes and compelling presentations.

Responsibilities include delivering sales presentations and building a case-study library to drive growth with operators, restaurants, and manufacturers. This internship emphasizes collaboration and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant settings or foodservice operations.
• Understanding of food processes and ingredient interactions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and reporting skills.
• Proficient in MS Office; familiarity with AI tools.
• Able to commit to 40 hours per week during summer internship.
• Willingness to travel 10-15% domestically.
• Reliable transportation to the Bridgewater office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Go-To-Market strategies for food and beverage channels.
• Create prototypes and solutions to showcase Ingredion’s ingredients.
• Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations.
• Build a library of case studies for customers to drive sales growth.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Food processes knowledge

Communication skills

MS Office & AI tools

40 hrs/week internship

Domestic travel 10-15%

Reliable transportation

Education

Bachelor’s degree progress in Food Science/Marketing/Business or related field

Tools

MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

AI tools (Co-pilot, ChatGPT)

Job description

About Ingredion: 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 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.

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 #wayup

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 .

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).

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a