Technical Account Representative Intern

Ingredion Incorporated

. Interact directly with small and medium customers .

Posted 9/18/2026internshipBridgewater • New Jersey • United StatesEntry Level💰 $22 - $26 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in food science and ingredient functionality, with strong capabilities in customer engagement, sales strategy, and collaboration across teams. Proficient in experimental design and data analysis, with excellent organizational and communication skills.

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Food ScienceCustomer EngagementSales StrategyExperimental DesignMicrosoft Office

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Hard Skills

Food Ingredient FunctionalityLaboratory EquipmentPilot Plant EquipmentStatistical Data AnalysisIngredient Interactions

Soft Skills

Planning SkillsHighly OrganizedDetail OrientedMultitaskingInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Teams

Industry Keywords

Food ProcessesFood ApplicationsBusiness DevelopmentSales OperationsCRM Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Interact directly with small and medium customers
Provide ingredient recommendations for food and beverage applications
Manage customers directly and develop new opportunities
Work across the portfolio, including starches, plant-based proteins, sugar-reduction solutions and hydrocolloids
Assist with prospecting, account research, CRM management, pipeline tracking and sales operations activities
Support business development, customer engagement and sales strategy
Collaborate with Field Sales, Technical Service, R&D and Customer Service
Participate in on-the-job training and support within the Virtual Sales Team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently enrolled student in a Bachelor’s degree program
Progress towards a bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food or Chemical Engineering or a related field is preferred
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 40 hours per week during the summer internship term
Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States
Ingredion does not intend to sponsor work visas or provide this position as OPT or CPT
Experience with hands-on food concept development using 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 able to 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 the facility each work day
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive hourly salary based on degree program
Housing stipends offered to students relocating 51+ miles from the Ingredion work location
Internship Program Events & Activities, including career exploration, networking, and professional development
Intern Coaching Program with a mentor
Involvement in Ingredion’s Business Resource Groups
Employee Recognition Program with personalized recognition rewards
Employee Discount Program
Medical, dental and vision coverage
401(k) plan with a competitive company match
Relocation available within region