Strategy & Market Development Intern (Summer 2026)

We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical undergraduate student to join our team for an internship in the Industrial Ingredient Group for the summer of 2026. As a Strategy & Market Development, Advanced Packaging Materials Intern, you will have an opportunity to closely impact the strategic direction as we grow Ingredion’s Advanced Packaging Materials business and become a key enabler for the next generation of Sustainable Packaging. You will work with the APM Global Business Development Team, operating in a matrixed structure, to bring markets and customers insight to inform key strategic choices as well as support the Business Development manager to drive sales.

Key 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

This position is well-suited for you if you:

• Engage and communicate effectively at all levels, especially cross-functionally
• Strong passion for customers and entrepreneurial mindset
• Are a self-starter with a positive attitude with the ability to be productive independently
• Can seek problems through innovative, creative solutions

Qualified candidates will:

• Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in business, data science, or marketing
• Have interested in consulting, growth strategy, business development; Experience at packaging converters/food/foodservice brands preferred.
• Creative and interested in media, digital, and content creation
• Have experience with excel especially pivot tables as well as PowerPoint

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 Mentor Program
• Involvement in Ingredion’s Business Resource Groups
• Achieve Recognition Program
• Perkspot Discount Program

Pay Range: $20-22 per hour

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Relocation Available:

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 .