Sales Co-op (Rolling Intake)

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

Responsibilities:

What will you do in your first experience?

During your 4-month (possible extension to 8-month) co-op term, you’ll be fully immersed in their operations, learning the business from two unique perspectives: 

Ground Up:

During your first project, you will learn what it takes to develop and sustain a growing CPG business and stretch your current skills by delivering, selling and marketing their products to a set group of retailers.  You will be responsible for managing their business with these customers from start to finish, including:  

• Delivering consistent sales targets.
• Understanding, planning and executing advertising displays in conjunction with customers.
• Performing inventory and cash management every week.
• Merchandising products for customers.

Building Critical Business Skills:

As you progress through your term, you will have the opportunity to apply the knowledge you attained on the frontlines.  Their Sales interns will work closely with their Zone Leadership Team and will be responsible for utilising strong analytical and communication skills to help the team deliver results with their most important customers.  Key aspects of this assignment include:  

• Frontline leadership training.
• Sales forecasting.
• Daily and weekly Area Sales reporting.
• Assist Zone Leadership with sales projects.
• Market execution projects.
• Other unique projects.

Training & development

Why choose the PepsiCo Sales Co-op Program? 

• Early Responsibility: Accelerate your career progression with early responsibility and leadership opportunities. 
• Make an Impact: Lead change and shake things up, in a fast-paced, dynamic, and evolving industry where you can sink your teeth into challenging opportunities and drive for growth.
• Development and Coaching: Get coaching from experienced mentors to develop yourself and learn to develop others at a company where their People are a strategic priority.
• Mega Brands:  Make a tangible impact on Globally recognized billion-dollar brands! Your friends and family can touch and taste the impact you make.

Benefits

What you can expect from them:

• A flexible working environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
• A dynamic and inclusive culture that encourages you to bring your whole self to work.
• A supportive team that will encourage your professional growth and development.
• An opportunity to be meaningful and impactful within your work and projects.
• An organization that aims to use its scale, reach and expertise to build a more sustainable world.

Career progression

At PepsiCo, rapidly advance your career, taking on leadership roles and driving change in a dynamic, fast-paced industry. Embrace challenging opportunities, gain invaluable skills through internships, and unlock doors to exciting new job prospects.

Work-life balance

PepsiCo's Work that Works program fosters engagement and overall well-being through flexible work environments, prioritizing work-life balance. 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 an environment where you can bring your whole self to work, voice your opinions fearlessly 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 required:

• You are available to work full-time from May 2024 to the end of August 2024
• Completion of the second or third year of a Business Degree.
• High academic achievement along with the demonstrated ability to pursue other interests at the same time.
• A skilled problem solver who enjoys challenges.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to confidently interact with all levels within the organization, from front-line to executive.
• Valid, full driver’s license, with a flawless driving record.
• Reliable and consistent access to a personal vehicle.
• A self-starter with the ability to plan work to meet objectives, set priorities and manage work schedule.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• pepsicojobs.com/internshipsprograms
• youtube.com/@PepsiCoJOBS