Strategy & Market Development Intern (Summer 2026)
Westchester, IL
Internship
Onsite
$20/hr - $22/hr
Intern
Ingredion Incorporated is seeking a highly motivated and analytical undergraduate student for a summer internship in the Industrial Ingredient Group. The Strategy & Market Development Intern will impact the strategic direction of Ingredion’s Advanced Packaging Materials business and support the Business Development manager to drive sales.
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
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
Ability to 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
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
Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR) headquartered in the suburbs of Chicago, is a leading global ingredient solutions provider serving customers in more than 120 countries.
