Intern - Sales, Marketing & Consumer Insights

Job Summary

ABOUT THE ROLE

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 moodboards, 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

  • Provide 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

WHY IFF?

At IFF, we create science‑backed, consumer‑inspired solutions that shape how people experience scent, taste, and everyday products around the world. Our teams sit at the intersection of innovation, creativity, and consumer understanding, partnering closely with some of the world’s most iconic brands.

As an intern at IFF, you won’t be observing from the sidelines, you’ll be embedded in real business work, collaborating across commercial, marketing, and consumer insights teams. You’ll gain firsthand exposure to how consumer trends, cultural insights, and strategic thinking translate into products that reach millions of people globally.

IFF offers a uniquely cross‑functional learning environment, where interns are encouraged to ask questions, contribute ideas, and develop skills that extend well beyond the classroom. Whether you’re interested in trends, branding, innovation, or strategy, this internship provides a meaningful foundation for a future career in consumer‑driven industries.

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 the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more