2026 Summer Intern: Commercial Business Development

Description

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.

About The Role

ofi’s internship program is a great way to gain relevant experience to jump-start your career. You will work closely with exceptional talent, building on our purpose to “Be the Change for Good Food and a Healthy Future” and contributing to critical work for the business. As a Summer 2026 Intern, you will have opportunities to learn and contribute to what’s on trend in food & beverage while building a robust network, demonstrating leadership skills, and having fun.

As a Business Development Intern, you’ll have the opportunity to work for a global food company, collaborate closely with various business teams, and gain exposure to business operations as well as project work to optimize and bring cost savings to the business through optimization.

The ideal candidate should be in good standing with an accredited university and have a desire to pursue a career within the food industry. Desire to learn in a fast-paced environment while working with teams on the shop floor across various locations and effective communication will be required for success in this internship.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify the key metrics that measure the process effectively
• Recommend process improvements which can result in work being done faster or with lesser resources
• Explain the recommendations in a simple to execute manner to the shop floor teams
• Take feedback to refine the process and capture improvements
• Deliver a SOP for any future process improvements for the organization
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• Must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university, working toward a bachelor’s degree, Masters, or MBA in Operations, Supply Chain, Business or a related discipline. Master/MBA preferred.
• Must possess a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness.
• Strong analytical ability
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills require (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Effective communication ability and willingness to work with both data and people
  
  

What You’ll Gain

At ofi, we don’t just offer an internship, we provide an engaging summer experience built on impact, inclusion, and innovation. Come grow with us!

Hands-on Experience – contribute to high impact projects at a global organization

Professional development – continuous learning & development opportunities, mentorship, and exposure to leadership and cross functional teams.

Inclusive Culture – join a diverse global team that values curiosity, collaboration, innovation, and sustainability – bring your authentic self to work every day.

The pay for this role in the state is $22-55 /hour and is based on position responsibilities and geographic location.

Interns whose permanent addresses are more than 35 miles from the work location are eligible for a stipend to offset relocation and housing costs.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: [email protected]

At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.