Foods Business Development Coop - Edmonton

PepsiCo; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage and snack company in Edmonton is looking for a Sales Intern. The role entails managing customer businesses, achieving sales targets, and performing inventory management. Ideal candidates will have completed their second or third year in a Business Degree and possess strong communication skills. This position also offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic workplace.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Dynamic and inclusive culture

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact confidently within an organization.
• A self-starter who can prioritize and manage their work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer business from start to finish.
• Achieve consistent sales targets.
• Plan advertising displays in conjunction with customers.
• Perform weekly inventory and cash management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Completion of second or third year of a Business Degree

Job description

Overview

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

Compensation: (If applicable)

Responsibilities

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 our products to a set group of retailers. You will be responsible for managing our 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 on a weekly basis
• Merchandising product 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. Our Sales interns will work closely with our Zone Leadership Team and will be responsible for utilizing strong analytical and communication skills to help the team deliver results with our 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

Qualifications

• Completion of second or third year of a Business Degree
• Valid G or class 5 driver’s license, with a flawless driving record
• Reliable and consistent access to a personal vehicle
• High academic achievement along with demonstrated ability to pursue other interests at the same timeA 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