Beverages Sales Co-op (Sep 2024)

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo Inc. is an American food and beverage company that is one of the biggest in the world, with products in over 200 countries. Its name was gotten when the Pepsi-Cola Company merged with Frito-Lay. The vision led to what quickly became one of the world's leading food and beverage companies: PepsiCo.

Your Role

During your 4-month co-op term, you will be fully immersed in their sales operations, learning the business from two unique perspectives:

Ground Up

You will learn what it takes to develop and sustain a growing CPG business and stretch your current skills by selling and marketing our products to a set group of retailers.  You will gain critical sales experiences including but not limited to:

• Developing relationships across our Field Sales network, receive best in class coaching & engage in career connects with Leadership.
• Leverage sales forecasting tools to deliver consistent sales targets.
• Sell & service our customers in compliance with our Customer Development Agreements.
•  Flex both your entrepreneurial muscles and your physical muscles while merchandising our iconic brands to execute advertising displays.

Building Critical Business Skills

As you progress through your term, you will work closely with our Sales leaders and will be responsible for utilizing strong analytical and communication skills to execute a field sales project to help the team deliver results with our most important customers.  Key aspects of this assignment can include: 

• POS optimization  
• Innovation Launch & Sustainment  
• Customer Development Agreement optimization 
• Other unique projects rooted in real-time business priorities

Training & Development

At PepsiCo, you will have total ownership over your success; by delivering results and doing things the right way, your future possibilities are endless. Their co-op program offers:

• Early Responsibility: Accelerate your career progression with early responsibility and leadership.
• Make an Impact: Lead change in a fast paced, dynamic, and evolving industry where you can sink your teeth into challenging opportunities and drive for growth.
• Development and Coaching: Develop yourself and learn to develop others at a company where our People are a strategic priority.
• Mega Brands:  Make tangible impact on Globally Recognized Billion Dollar brands! Your friends and family can touch and taste the impact you make!

Benefits

If you join as a full-time employee, you’ll have access to the following:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Time Off Vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Parental Leave: For birth or adoption
• Financial Perks: Employee stock purchase plan and bonuses
• Wellness Programs: Fitness centers and health resources
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and training
• Employee Discounts: On PepsiCo products
• Flexible Work Options: Including telecommuting
• Employee Assistance: Mental health and counselling services

Career Progression

As an intern at PepsiCo, you will work closely with a supportive team that highly encourages professional growth and development. You will gain valuable experience through hands-on work, mentorship, and exposure to complex and diverse projects. Based on your success during your co-op term, you will have the opportunity to apply and interview for their Sales Leadership Program. This means that you could enter your final year of study with an offer in hand to launch your career with PepsiCo post-graduation.

Work-Life Balance

PepsiCo's Work that Works program fosters engagement and overall well-being through flexible work environments that help maintain a healthy balance between professional and personal lives. Empowering their employees to decide how and where they work, PepsiCo believes in supporting teams, leading to even greater success.

Culture & Vibe

The company's culture offers a dynamic and inclusive environment where you can bring your authentic self to work, voice your opinions fearlessly, drive a positive change and feel supported in the process. They celebrate diversity, reward entrepreneurial spirit and give you the freedom to help shape the future. And they stand for what’s right. Always.

About You

Qualifications:

• You are available to work from September 2024 – December 2025.
• You are in your third year of study; Business Degree preferred.
• You have a valid, full driver’s license, with a clean driving record and reliable daily access to a personal vehicle.
• You have a high academic achievement along with demonstrated ability to pursue other interests at the same time.
• You are a skilled problem solver who enjoys challenges.
• You have strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to confidently interact with all levels within the organization, from front-line to executive.  
• You are a self-starter with the ability to plan work to meet objectives, set priorities and manage work schedule.

How to apply

This role is available in these locations: Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Toronto and Dartmouth. You can submit your application for the location that best suits your preference.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• pepsicojobs.com/internshipsprograms/jobs/289281?lang=en-us&previousLocale=en-US
• youtube.com/@PepsiCoJOBS
• life.pepsicojobs.com/culture/