About the role#
This is a 10-week summer internship program based in South Brunswick, New Jersey. You will work on-site with the Commercial Sales team to support customer relationships and sales initiatives. This role offers hands-on experience with real business challenges and the opportunity to learn from industry experts in the flavor industry.
What you'll do#
- Support the Commercial Sales team with sales initiatives and relationship management.
- Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer insights projects.
- Prepare presentations, reports, and business reviews for internal and customer meetings.
- Maintain customer data and sales information in CRM systems.
- Collaborate with teams such as Marketing, Product Development, and Customer Service.
- Identify growth opportunities within existing and prospective customer accounts.
- Participate in customer meetings to learn consultative selling techniques.
- Track sales performance metrics and support forecasting activities.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Communications, or a related field.
- A strong interest in commercial sales, business development, and customer engagement.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to work independently.
- Self-motivated, curious, and eager to learn.
- Previous internship, campus leadership, or customer-facing experience is a plus.
- Experience with data analysis, CRM platforms, or sales reporting tools is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: South Brunswick, New Jersey
- Term: Summer 2027
- Work Modality: On-site
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Compensation: $25 per hour
About IFF
IFF operates in the chemical manufacturing sector, focusing on flavors, fragrances, and food ingredients. The company maintains a global presence with over 110 manufacturing facilities and 100 research centers. It employs approximately 15,247 people and serves 33,000 customers. The corporate headquarters is located in New York, New York.
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