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Ingredion Incorporated · 6 hours ago

Strategy & Market Development Intern (Summer 2026)

Westchester, IL

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$20/hr - $22/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Ingredion Incorporated is seeking a highly motivated and analytical undergraduate student for a summer internship in their Industrial Ingredient Group. The intern will work with the APM Global Business Development Team to impact the strategic direction of Ingredion’s Advanced Packaging Materials business and support business development efforts.

BrewingFood and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingRetail

No H1B

Responsibilities

Build Addressable Market Maps for Barrier Coatings for Paper/paper board to help identify attractive demand segments (Require: Strong analytical skills)

Gain insights on how decisions are made with packaging choices across the value chain i.e.. Buyer journeys; as well as understanding and documentation of macro trends, specific needs/value drivers as well as gather competitive intelligence for key nodes in the value chain (Resource: VOC/Market research/Insights/Documentation)

Build profiles of key customers within target end-markets (Size-Vol/Val; Growth) to inform segmentation choices

For priority segments – map customer’s and customer’s customers (i.e., profiles to create Line of sight segmentation and define activation strategy; use category insights (end consumers, brands) to inform end market selections)

Help with building GTM collateral to support customer engagements collateral including building case studies, preparing and executing sales pitches, shows/events, conferences to activate the Ingredion APM brand

Conduct research and follow-ups to support lead generation and lead management in in SFDC

Qualification

Analytical skillsMarket researchExcel (pivot tables)PowerPointEntrepreneurial mindsetCommunication skillsCreative thinking

Required

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in business, data science, or marketing

Strong analytical skills

Engage and communicate effectively at all levels, especially cross-functionally

Strong passion for customers and entrepreneurial mindset

Self-starter with a positive attitude with the ability to be productive independently

Can seek problems through innovative, creative solutions

Experience with excel especially pivot tables as well as PowerPoint

Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States

Currently enrolled student in a Bachelor's Degree Program

Must have completed at least two years of coursework with status as a sophomore, junior or non-graduating senior

Preferred

Experience at packaging converters/food/foodservice brands preferred

Creative and interested in media, digital, and content creation

Benefits

Housing Stipends (51+ miles from Ingredion work location)

Internship Program Events & Activities

Annual Capstone Summit at Ingredion HQ in Westchester, IL

Intern Mentor Program

Involvement in Ingredion’s Business Resource Groups

Achieve Recognition Program

Perkspot Discount Program

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) plan with a competitive company match

Company

Ingredion Incorporated

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Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR) headquartered in the suburbs of Chicago, is a leading global ingredient solutions provider serving customers in more than 120 countries.

Founded in 1906