Intern - Sales, Marketing & Consumer Insights
International Flavors and Fragrances, Holmdel, NJ, United States
Job Summary
IFF is seeking a motivated and curious Summer Intern to support our Sales, Marketing, and Consumer Insights teams. This internship offers hands‑on exposure to how insights, trends, and strategy come together to support product innovation and go‑to‑market execution in a global organization. The intern will contribute to real business initiatives ranging from new product launch tracking to social media trend analysis, while gaining a holistic view of the end‑to‑end product development and commercialization process.
Learning Objective
The intern will support 1‑2 priority projects in a project‑management capacity, with the opportunity to observe and learn the full development and execution lifecycle – from early concept through commercialization.
Key Responsibilities
New Product Launch & Project Support
Assist with tracking new product launches across categories, ensuring accurate documentation and visibility
Support product setup and maintenance in internal systems (e.g., Gallery), including new entries, updates, and discontinued items
Coordinate with cross‑functional partners to support evaluations, testing needs, and approvals
Help maintain organized records and trackers to support launch readiness and ongoing portfolio management
Social Media & Trend Tracking
Monitor social media platforms and digital culture to identify emerging trends, viral products, brands, and consumer movements
Develop and share weekly trend reports highlighting relevant insights for fragrance, beauty, wellness, and consumer product spaces
Translate trend insights into early‑stage ideation, including mood boards, concept ideation and competitive landscape
Administrative & Cross‑Team Support
Support day‑to‑day administrative needs across teams, including:
Assisting sales coordinators with customer samples
Helping prepare materials for customer meetings
Supporting consumer testing logistics
Purchasing competitive products for analysis
Providing general coordination and support that enables teams to move efficiently and stay organized
Who We’re Looking For
Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master’s degree (Marketing, Business, Consumer Insights, Communications, or related field preferred)
Strong interest in consumer behavior, brands, trends, and innovation
Passion for social media and digital culture; enjoys staying on top of what’s trending
Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable juggling multiple workstreams
Strong communication skills (written and visual)
Comfortable working cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment
Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel; experience with visual storytelling or mood boards is a plus
What You’ll Gain
Real‑world experience supporting commercial strategy, marketing, and consumer insights
Exposure to cross‑functional collaboration in a global organization
Hands‑on involvement in trend analysis and product innovation
Mentorship from experienced professionals across multiple disciplines
A deeper understanding of how consumer insights translate into products on shelf
We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, and veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more.
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IFF is seeking a motivated and curious Summer Intern to support our Sales, Marketing, and Consumer Insights teams. This internship offers hands‑on exposure to how insights, trends, and strategy come together to support product innovation and go‑to‑market execution in a global organization. The intern will contribute to real business initiatives ranging from new product launch tracking to social media trend analysis, while gaining a holistic view of the end‑to‑end product development and commercialization process.
Learning Objective
The intern will support 1‑2 priority projects in a project‑management capacity, with the opportunity to observe and learn the full development and execution lifecycle – from early concept through commercialization.
Key Responsibilities
New Product Launch & Project Support
Assist with tracking new product launches across categories, ensuring accurate documentation and visibility
Support product setup and maintenance in internal systems (e.g., Gallery), including new entries, updates, and discontinued items
Coordinate with cross‑functional partners to support evaluations, testing needs, and approvals
Help maintain organized records and trackers to support launch readiness and ongoing portfolio management
Social Media & Trend Tracking
Monitor social media platforms and digital culture to identify emerging trends, viral products, brands, and consumer movements
Develop and share weekly trend reports highlighting relevant insights for fragrance, beauty, wellness, and consumer product spaces
Translate trend insights into early‑stage ideation, including mood boards, concept ideation and competitive landscape
Administrative & Cross‑Team Support
Support day‑to‑day administrative needs across teams, including:
Assisting sales coordinators with customer samples
Helping prepare materials for customer meetings
Supporting consumer testing logistics
Purchasing competitive products for analysis
Providing general coordination and support that enables teams to move efficiently and stay organized
Who We’re Looking For
Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master’s degree (Marketing, Business, Consumer Insights, Communications, or related field preferred)
Strong interest in consumer behavior, brands, trends, and innovation
Passion for social media and digital culture; enjoys staying on top of what’s trending
Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable juggling multiple workstreams
Strong communication skills (written and visual)
Comfortable working cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment
Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel; experience with visual storytelling or mood boards is a plus
What You’ll Gain
Real‑world experience supporting commercial strategy, marketing, and consumer insights
Exposure to cross‑functional collaboration in a global organization
Hands‑on involvement in trend analysis and product innovation
Mentorship from experienced professionals across multiple disciplines
A deeper understanding of how consumer insights translate into products on shelf
We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, and veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more.
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