Technical Account Representative Intern

Ingredion is looking for a Technical Sales Representative Intern who will be part of our Virtual Sales Team. In this role, you will interact directly with our small and medium customers, providing them with ingredient recommendations for their food & beverage applications.

As a Technical Sales Representative - Intern:

• You will be managing customers directly and developing new opportunities. You will be working across our entire portfolio, including starches, plant-based proteins, sugar-reduction solutions, and hydrocolloids.
• You will be joining a large team of peers and enjoying significant on-the-job training and support. This role provides high visibility within Ingredion including exposure to field Sales, Technical Service, R&D, Customer Service, etc.

Qualified candidates will have:

​This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about building relationships with customers and has a technical degree, such as Food Science. The role is a springboard for career growth at Ingredion.

• Progress towards a bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food or Chemical Engineering or a related field with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 is preferred.
• Must have completed at least two years of coursework with status as a sophomore, junior or non-graduating senior.
• Ability to work 40hrs per week during the summer internship term.
• Experience with hands-on food concept development with laboratory and/or pilot plant equipment is a plus.
• Knowledge of common food processes, food ingredient functionality and ingredient interactions is preferred.
• Excellent planning skills, highly organized, detail oriented and can multitask.
• Familiarity with experimental design, statistical data analysis and interpretation of results.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Reliable transportation required to get to and from facility each work day.
• Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams).

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 or Master’s degree program. If currently enrolled in an undergraduate status, must have completed at least three years of coursework with status as a junior, senior or non-graduating senior.
• If you have completed your degree, please consider other opportunities with Ingredion, posted at www.ingredion.com/careers.

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

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Relocation Available:

No

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.