As the Technical Sales Intern, your responsibilities will include:   

• Field calls from the technical hotline, chat and website and respond to inquiries from customers as needed 

• Develop an understanding of technical sales and how to take a consultative approach to solve technical challenges for our customers 

• Complete an assigned capstone project that will combine aspects of sales strategy and process to be presented internally to the management team 

• Maintain/update customer information within CRM software (Salesforce.com) to ensure data integrity  

• Organize, analyze and report on incoming customer data and findings. Make presentations to convey information internally. 

• Develop and maintain an understanding of Ingredion’s product portfolio in order to provide valuable information to the customer 

The Technical Sales Intern position is well-suited for you if you:  

• Exhibit the highest level of professional conduct in all customer and internal interactions 

• Enjoy building relationships and conveying technical information in a relatable way 

• Are a team player and have an ability to interact effectively with a diverse group of people and work styles 

• Are self-motivated, results driven and a creative problem solver  

Qualified candidates will have: 

• Progress towards a Bachelor’s degree program in Food Science or a related field with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 preferred 

• Ability to work 40hrs per week during the summer internship term  

• Ability to work safely in an office environment.  

• Excellent social, verbal and written communication skills, e.g. technical reports for distribution, presentations, data analysis etc.   

• An aptitude for technical sales and a desire to pursue a technical sales/business development career  

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, etc.)  

• Reliable transportation required to travel to and from facility each work day 

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, Master’s or PhD 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 ww.ingredion.com/careers.