Field Sales Leadership Designate

PepsiCo; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Career development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

PepsiCo in Canada is seeking a Field Sales Leadership Designate based in Saskatoon or Regina. This role targets ambitious early-career professionals who want a long-term leadership path in sales, with exposure to merchandising, route operations, customer management, and sales execution.

You will develop commercial and people leadership skills, learn the business from the ground up, and contribute to bringing iconic brands like Gatorade and Lay's to Canadian consumers in a fast-paced market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or post-secondary diploma
• 1-3 years of professional work experience
• Demonstrated leadership potential through work, extracurricular activities, community involvement, athletics, or other experiences
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A passion for learning, continuous improvement, and career growth
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Competitive, collaborative, and results-oriented mindset

Responsibilities

• Build leadership capabilities through hands-on field experience and cross-functional exposure
• Learn PepsiCo's go-to-market strategies and how products move from production to shelves
• Develop essential selling skills through customer interactions, business reviews, and account management
• Support execution of promotional programs, displays, merchandising standards, and inventory management
• Collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, Customer Teams, and other functions to understand the business operations
• Gain exposure to Direct Store Delivery, Warehouse Distribution, and Third-Party Distribution models
• Use data and insights to evaluate performance and identify growth opportunities
• Build relationships with customers, frontline teams, and internal partners to achieve objectives
• Learn to drive sales, service, and market execution through field-based learning

Skills

Leadership potential

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma

Job description

Overview

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.

• Can be based out of Saskatoon or Regina

Overview

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.

• Can be based out of Saskatoon or Regina

Field Sales Leadership Designate

role is designed for ambitious, early-career professionals who are interested in building a long-term career in sales and developing their leadership potential within a fast-paced sales environment.

About the Opportunity:

• Build a Career in Leadership: Develop the commercial, operational, and people leadership capabilities that prepare you for future leadership opportunities within PepsiCo.
• Learn the Business from the Ground Up: Gain firsthand experience across sales, merchandising, route operations, customer management, and sales execution to understand what drives success in the market.
• Exposure to Iconic Brands: Play a role in bringing some of Canada's most recognized brands to consumers while learning how PepsiCo wins in a highly competitive marketplace.
• Accelerated Development: Benefit from structured training, hands-on learning experiences, coaching, and cross-functional exposure designed to support your growth and career progression.
• A Culture of Growth and Inclusion: Work alongside talented teammates in an environment that values collaboration, diverse perspectives, and continuous development.

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 and development

Responsibilities

The Field Sales Leadership Designate position offers a unique opportunity to develop the skills, experiences, and business acumen needed for future leadership opportunities at PepsiCo. Through hands-on field experience, customer engagement, and commercial learning, you'll gain exposure to all aspects of the business and build a strong foundation for career growth.

• Build a strong understanding of PepsiCo's sales operations through in-market and customer-facing experiences
• Learn how products move from production to customer shelves through route operations, merchandising, and retail execution
• Develop fundamental selling skills through customer interactions, business reviews, and account management activities
• Support the execution of promotional programs, displays, merchandising standards, and inventory management initiatives
• Partner with Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, Customer Teams, and other functions to understand how the business operates
• Learn PepsiCo's go-to-market strategies, including Direct Store Delivery, Warehouse Distribution, and Third-Party Distribution models
• Use analytical and problem-solving skills to identify opportunities that improve sales, service, and market execution
• Develop leadership capabilities through project ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and influence without authority
• Build relationships with customers, frontline teams, and internal partners to support business objectives
• Leverage data and insights to evaluate performance and recommend actions that drive results

Our Field Sales Leadership Designates are well positioned for future frontline leadership opportunities as they become available at PepsiCo.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or post-secondary diploma
• 1-3 years of professional work experience
• Demonstrated leadership potential through either work, extracurricular activities, community involvement, athletics, or other experiences
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A passion for learning, continuous improvement, and career growth
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Competitive, collaborative, and results-oriented mindset