About the role#
As a Sales Co-op at PepsiCo, you will gain hands-on experience in the food and beverage industry. During this four-month term, you will work on the frontlines to learn how to manage, market, and sell products to retailers. You will receive coaching and mentorship from sales leaders, with opportunities to engage in career conversations throughout your assignment.
What you'll do#
- Develop relationships across the Field Sales network.
- Sell and service customers in compliance with Customer Marketing Agreements.
- Use sales forecasting tools to meet targets, review trends, and identify risks.
- Merchandise brands to execute advertising displays.
- Build leadership and execution skills through frontline training.
- Support POS optimization and identify opportunities to improve in-market visibility.
- Assist with innovation launch plans and in-market sustainment.
- Prepare Area Sales reporting and present business insights.
- Lead a business project with support from the Zone Leadership Team.
- Learn the OneCan approach, including GTM models and customer strategies.
- Contribute to market execution projects to strengthen retail impact.
What you'll need#
- Completion of the second or third year of a Business degree or related program.
- High academic achievement and the ability to pursue other interests simultaneously.
- A valid G or class 5 driver’s license with a clean record.
- Reliable access to a personal vehicle.
- Strong oral and written communication skills to interact with all organizational levels.
- A self-starter mindset with the ability to plan work and manage schedules.
- Problem-solving skills and an interest in tackling challenges.
Location & details#
- Locations: Ottawa, Ontario or Kingston, Ontario.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time, paid internship.
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo operates within the food and beverage services industry. The company produces brands including Gatorade, Quaker Oats, Frito-Lay, and Pepsi. It maintains headquarters in Purchase, New York. The organization employs more than 10,001 people.
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