Summer 2027 - Brand Management Internship
Conagra Brands
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Employment
- Internship
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Intern
- H-1B history
- 7 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Sep 9, 2026
About this role
Conagra's Brand Management Internship Program provides MBA students with the opportunity to develop the strategic , analytical, and leadership capabilities critical to success in Brand Management. Interns work on meaningful business challenges for some of the nation's most iconic food brands while gaining exposure to the day-to-day responsibilities of an Associate Brand Manager. Through immersive project work, interns will evaluate business opportunities, analyze consumer and category trends, develop strategic recommendations, and partner with cross-functional teams to support business growth. Interns gain hands-on experience connecting consumer insights, category dynamics, financial performance, and executional excellence to deliver business impact. This internship serves as a primary pathway into Conagra's full-time Associate Brand Manager role. Associate Brand Management internships are based at Conagra Headquarters in The Merchandise Mart in Chicago, Illinois and last 11 weeks from June 2027 - August 2027. A Taste of Your Responsibilities Analyze consumer, customer, category, and competitive trends to identify business opportunities, risks, and growth drivers. Evaluate business performance and translate insights into strategic recommendations across product, pricing, promotion, and placement decisions. Support development of brand growth initiatives by identifying opportunities to strengthen brand equity and business results. Partner with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Finance, Consumer Insights, Forecasting, Operations, Supply Chain, and Marketing, to help move initiatives from idea to execution. Gain exposure to performance tracking, forecasting, and business planning processes. Evaluate innovation opportunities, consumer needs, and marketplace trends to inform brand strategy recommendations. Develop selling stories, business cases, and presentations designed to influence business decisions and accelerate growth. Explore emerging digital and AI-enabled tools that enhance analysis, decision-making, and business insight generation. Present findings and recommendations to Brand leaders and cross-functional stakeholders. As an Intern You Will Own a high-impact business project with real-world application and visibility to senior leaders. Develop an understanding of how Brand teams drive growth through consumer insights, business strategy, commercialization, and execution. Build relationships with leaders and cross-functional partners across the organization. Strengthen your ability to translate data into insights, recommendations, and business actions. Gain exposure to brand financial management , including revenue, volume, margin, forecasting, and P&L fundamentals. Learn how modern Brand teams partner with Centers of Excellence and functional experts to execute integrated growth strategies. Receive coaching, mentorship, and development from experienced Brand leaders. Conagra Will Offer a challenging and rewarding internship experience designed to accelerate your development as a future Brand leader. Provide formal training, mentorship, and on-the-job learning opportunities. Provide exposure to Brand leaders, senior executives, and cross-functional teams through networking and development events. Provide paid housing support and relocation assistance where applicable. Grow your network and build lasting relationships with your intern class through social events, formal training and shared learning experiences. Offer the opportunity to be considered for future full-time Associate Brand Manager opportunities. Ingredients Required for Your Success Must be entering your 1st year MBA program Summer/Fall 202 6 and will not graduate prior to August 202 7. Demonstrated leadership through academic, professional, military, entrepreneurial, or extracurricular experiences. Strong