Confections Brand Marketing & Innovation Intern

Job DetailsJob Location: Park Ridge - Park Ridge, NJ 07656Position Type: InternshipEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $21.00 - $22.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: MarketingAre you the "snack-obsessed" person in your friend group? Do you dream of turning your passion for snacks into something bigger… like a career? If you're a college student looking for a paid 2026 internship, PIM Brands might just be your perfect match.

 

At PIM Brands, We Make The Brands You Love®. Our portfolio of products, from Welch’s® Fruit Snacks to Sun-Maid® Chocolate Covered Raisins and Sour Jacks® Sour Candies are enjoyed by millions of consumers every day. And when it comes to careers, we seek talented, results - oriented individuals who want to play a part in building amazing brands and products while working in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced office environment. At PIM Brands, you can make an immediate and lasting contribution to help grow iconic snack and confectionery brands, no matter your area of expertise.

 

Read more about this 2026 internship opportunity below.

 

PIM Brands, Inc. is seeking bright, eager interns for our Marketing Department. We are looking for a Confections Brand Marketing & Innovation Intern interested in starting a career at our Park Ridge NJ location.

 

Overview

 


Assist the brand team with key aspects of brand management, building an understanding of the day-to-day requirements of an ABM
Support Confections innovation pipeline development by assisting in product ideation, category & consumer research, trend analysis, and concept creation
Partner with communications and PR teams to bring forward new ideas and marketing concepts to support Confections marketing plans in 2026 & 2027
Lead Confections team’s competitive research with weekly roundups of new products and marketing campaigns in the category
Serve as key Gen Z ambassador to advise Confections team on targeting Gen Z consumers in a meaningful and impactful way.


 
QualificationsQualifications:


Rising Senior in college/university, pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or related field



Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better
Strong business acumen and analytical ability
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal and organization skills
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong relationships
Effective problem-solving skills
Self-motivated and bias for action
Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Demonstrated personal and professional values


 

Required Skills/Experience:

 


Creativity: a creative thinker with an eye for good marketing and design and the ability to bring exciting and new ideas to the table
Strategic Thinking: ability to interpret data and present findings in a clear, visual format to inform high-level strategy
Communication: excellent verbal and writing communication skills and comfortable collaborating across departments and teams
Have access to local housing and reliable transportation
Be able to work during our 10 week summer program, which is a 40-hour week, beginning June 1st, 2026 through at least August 7th 2026 


It would be great if you also had:


Knowledge of and passion for the specific business you are interested in at PIM Brands
Strong passion for and knowledge of the Food and CPG industry
Leadership experience on or off campus


Pay:


The pay range for this position is $21.00 -- $22.00 per hour. PIM Brands takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and


certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.

 

Worksite


The internship requires working remotely Monday thru Friday and for a 40 hour workweek schedule.
Business casual dress
Summer Fridays between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend
Professional development and training opportunities offered during the summer


 

Awards & Accolades


#10 Candy Company in North America
#26 Global Candy Company
NJ Best Places to Work - 2025
Top 50 Employer in New Jersey
Makers of Welch’s Fruit Snacks - #1 Fruit Snacks in U.S.
2024 Advocate of the Year Award
Recognized by NJBIA - State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility and in Research/Development 2024
Recognized by New Jersey Business Magazine 2024
Top 100 Privately Owned Company in the Metro NYC Market


 

 

Excited about this 2026 internship opportunity, please apply!

 

Don’t be discouraged if you don’t hear from us right away. We’re taking our time to review all resumes, and to find the best students for PIM Brands.

 

Thanks for your interest in working with us.

 

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PIM Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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