Summer 2027 - Brand Management Internship

conagrabrands; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing support

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Conagra Brands’ Brand Management Internship Program provides MBA students the opportunity to develop strategic, analytical, and leadership capabilities essential to success in Brand Management. Interns work on meaningful business challenges for iconic brands while gaining exposure to the day‑to‑day responsibilities of an Associate Brand Manager.

Based at Conagra Headquarters in The Merchandise Mart, Chicago, Illinois, this 11‑week internship runs June 2027 through August 2027.

Qualifications

• MBA student entering 1st year in Summer/Fall 2027 and will not graduate before August 2027.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with ability to translate data into recommendations.
• Demonstrated leadership through academics, professional, military, or extracurricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze consumer, customer, category, and competitive trends to identify opportunities and growth drivers.
• Evaluate performance and translate insights into strategic recommendations across products, pricing, promotion, and placement.
• Support development of brand growth initiatives by identifying opportunities to strengthen brand equity.
• Partner with Sales, Finance, Consumer Insights, Forecasting, Operations, and Marketing to move initiatives to execution.
• Gain exposure to performance tracking, forecasting, and business planning processes.
• Present findings and recommendations to Brand leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.

Job description

Conagra's Brand Management Internship Program provides MBA students with the opportunity to develop the strategic, analytical, and leadership capabilities critical to success in Brand Management. Interns work on meaningful business challenges for some of the nation's most iconic food brands while gaining exposure to the day-to-day responsibilities of an Associate Brand Manager.

Through immersive project work, interns will evaluate business opportunities, analyze consumer and category trends, develop strategic recommendations, and partner with cross‑functional teams to support business growth. Interns gain hands‑on experience connecting consumer insights, category dynamics, financial performance, and executional excellence to deliver business impact. This internship serves as a primary pathway into Conagra's full‑time Associate Brand Manager role.

Associate Brand Management internships are based at Conagra Headquarters in The Merchandise Mart in Chicago, Illinois and last 11 weeks from June 2027 – August 2027.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

• Analyze consumer, customer, category, and competitive trends to identify business opportunities, risks, and growth drivers.
• Evaluate business performance and translate insights into strategic recommendations across product, pricing, promotion, and placement decisions.
• Support development of brand growth initiatives by identifying opportunities to strengthen brand equity and business results.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams, including Sales, Finance, Consumer Insights, Forecasting, Operations, Supply Chain, and Marketing, to help move initiatives from idea to execution.
• Gain exposure to performance tracking, forecasting, and business planning processes.
• Evaluate innovation opportunities, consumer needs, and marketplace trends to inform brand strategy recommendations.
• Develop selling stories, business cases, and presentations designed to influence business decisions and accelerate growth.
• Explore emerging digital and AI‑enabled tools that enhance analysis, decision‑making, and business insight generation.
• Present findings and recommendations to Brand leaders and cross‑functional stakeholders.

As an Intern You Will

• Own a high‑impact business project with real‑world application and visibility to senior leaders.
• Develop an understanding of how Brand teams drive growth through consumer insights, business strategy, commercialization, and execution.
• Build relationships with leaders and cross‑functional partners across the organization.
• Strengthen your ability to translate data into insights, recommendations, and business actions.
• Gain exposure to brand financial management, including revenue, volume, margin, forecasting, and P&L fundamentals.
• Learn how modern Brand teams partner with Centers of Excellence and functional experts to execute integrated growth strategies.
• Receive coaching, mentorship, and development from experienced Brand leaders.

Conagra Will

• Offer a challenging and rewarding internship experience designed to accelerate your development as a future Brand leader.
• Provide formal training, mentorship, and on‑the‑job learning opportunities.
• Provide exposure to Brand leaders, senior executives, and cross‑functional teams through networking and development events.
• Provide paid housing support and relocation assistance where applicable.
• Grow your network and build lasting relationships with your intern class through social events, formal training and shared learning experiences.
• Offer the opportunity to be considered for future full‑time Associate Brand Manager opportunities.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• Must be entering your 1st year MBA program Summer/Fall 202 6 and will not graduate prior to August 202 7.
• Demonstrated leadership through academic, professional, military, entrepreneurial, or extracurricular experiences.
• Strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills, with the ability to evaluate information and make data‑driven recommendations.
• Curiosity about consumer behavior, business performance, and the drivers of growth.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate effectively in team environments.
• Interest in Brand Management, Marketing, General Management, or Commercial Leadership careers.
• Business acumen and the ability to connect insights to strategic recommendations and measurable outcomes.
• Digital fluency and interest in learning emerging analytics and AI‑enabled tools.

Evergreen Requisition

This job posting is an "Evergreen Requisition" designed to gather talent for current or future open positions. It is a way for Conagra to expedite the hiring process when there is a need to fill that type of role. By applying to an Evergreen Requisition, you are expressing your interest in a particular job function within Conagra. Your application will be reviewed by a Talent Acquisition Specialist who may reach out to learn more about your career