PepsiCo Canada: Sales Winter 2027 Co-op

Overview

Position: Sales Co-op/Intern

Location: Brampton

Duration: 4 months

Compensation: 21.25 - 28.50

Education and Eligibility: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year students currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution

At PepsiCo, you'll find the opportunity to grow your career, make an impact, and help shape what's next. As one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, our beloved brands—including Gatorade, Lay's, and Quaker—help create smiles with every sip and bite. Behind our products is a connected system that starts with how we source and grow ingredients alongside farmers and extends to how we make, move, and deliver products while driving positive impact for our business and communities.

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits designed to fit your unique needs

• A dynamic and inclusive culture that promotes you to bring your whole-self to work

• Inspiring positive change for people and the planet with sustainability goals

• A supportive team that will encourage your professional growth through coaching, mentorship, career conversations, and exposure to sales leadership throughout the term

Responsibilities

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

• Develop relationships across our Field Sales network, receive best-in-class coaching and mentorship, and engage in career conversations with sales leaders throughout your term

• Sell & service our customers in compliance with our Customer Marketing Agreements

• Leverage sales forecasting tools to deliver consistent sales targets

• 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 have the opportunity to apply the knowledge you gained on the frontlines. In the second half of your term, you will be responsible for leading a business project with support from the Zone Leadership Team. This may include analyzing business performance, presenting recommendations, supporting strategic initiatives, or helping the team deliver results with our most important customers. Key aspects of this assignment include:

• Build leadership, coaching, 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

• Use sales forecasting tools to review trends, risks, and targets

• Prepare Area Sales reporting and highlight key business insights

• Support Zone Leadership projects tied to execution and customer priorities

• Analyze business performance and present sales recommendations

• Learn PepsiCo’s OneCan approach, including GTM models, customer strategies, and brand portfolios

• Contribute to market execution projects that strengthen retail impact

• Take on unique projects that support team priorities and sales exposure

Qualifications

• Completion of second or third year of a Business or related degree/program

• Valid G or class 5 driver’s license, with a clean driving record

• Reliable and consistent access to a personal vehicle

• High academic achievement along with 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

• A self-starter with the ability to plan work to meet objectives, set priorities and manage work schedule

• Successful interns may be considered for future internship experiences or full-time early career opportunities within PepsiCo

At the heart of PepsiCo are our people: professionals who bring curiosity, drive, and fresh thinking, working together to turn ideas into action. Across functions, teams, and markets, we collaborate to solve challenges, unlock new opportunities, and create meaningful impact for our consumers, customers, and communities.

No matter your role, you'll be part of a connected community where your contributions matter, your voice is heard, and your development is supported. With opportunities to grow, belong, and smile, PepsiCo offers more than a place to build your career—it offers the chance to help create what's next.

PepsiCo may use Artificial Intelligence as part of its hiring process. Specifically, we may use

AI-based tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.