New Graduate Sales Leadership Program - Edmonton 2026

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major food and beverages company is seeking candidates for its New Graduate Sales Leadership Program in Canada. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and demonstrate leadership and communication skills. This program offers extensive onboarding and the chance to gain market experience while developing into future leaders within the company. Competitive compensation and a dynamic workplace are key features of this opportunity.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible working environment

Dynamic and inclusive culture

Training and development opportunities

Benefits and pension

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree completed within a year of your anticipated start date.
• Strong leadership, passion and a desire to make an impact.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills handling multiple priorities.
• Competitive and team-oriented focus with a winning attitude.
• Must access to a reliable vehicle and a clean driver's record.

Responsibilities

• Gaining market experience to learn the business from the ground up.
• Leading a team based on the location and division.
• Executing sales strategies and managing inventory.
• Implementing our go to market strategies.
• Utilizing problem-solving skills to grow volume and profitability.
• Influencing and collaborating with field sales teams and customers.
• Conducting business reviews with key decision makers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Overview

While this job is posted in Edmonton, our new graduate program is offered in all major hubs across Canada. We are seeking candidates who are highly mobile as the Sales New Graduate opportunity with PepsiCo Food Western Canada can begin in any of the following locations: Calgary AB, Edmonton AB, Winnipeg MB, and Surrey BC.

Please note that this New Graduate opportunity is for PepsiCo Canada Foods (Frito Lay) - PepsiCo Canada Beverages also offers New Graduate opportunities. However, those are separate postings that may vary slightly from Foods and may be offered in different locations.

Please state your mobility in your application, placements cannot be guaranteed in the posting location of this role and are assigned based on business need.

At PepsiCo Canada, we're always on the lookout for great talent - and that search often brings us to campuses like yours! So, why choose the Sales Leadership Program?

• Positive impact - We dare for positive change, creating a more sustainable supply chain of healthier products
• Big brand experience & innovation - We dare to empower Early Talent to play an active role in the future of our iconic brands.
• Lead from the start - We dare to enable leaders at all levels with training and meaningful opportunities to grow.
• A space to be you - We dare to put each other first, speak fearlessly and celebrate everyone’s perspective.

What could your first experience look like?

You will have the opportunity to learn the business from the ground up through a robust onboarding program. Our Sales Leadership Program spans across a wide breadth of experiences in several divisions across PepsiCo Foods & Beverages. By demonstrating proven results and leadership skills in our new grad program, you will be uniquely qualified for future people leadership opportunities within PepsiCo Canada.

Responsibilities

What you'll be working on:

• Gaining in market experience to learn the business from the ground up
• Leading a team of people depending on the location and division you are working in.
• Working with customers to execute sales strategies, merchandise, build displays, manage inventory and implement promotional events.
• Understanding and implementing our go to market strategies including: Direct to Store Delivery, Warehouse Distribution and Third Party Carriers.
• Utilizing your problem-solving skills to grow volume, revenue and profitability.
• Influencing and collaborating with the field sales team, key accounts and customers to meet consumer demands within the Region.
• Leveraging your analytical skills to conduct business reviews with key decision makers.

Qualifications

Who's a good fit for the team:

• Bachelor’s Degree completed within a year of your anticipated start date
• Strong leadership, passion and a desire to make an impact!
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional organizational skills, as demonstrated by your ability to handle multiple priorities, problem solve complex or difficult situations and meet deadlines or targets
• Competitive and team-oriented focus with a winning attitude
• Must have access to a reliable vehicle
• Hold a valid driver’s license and have a clean record

What you can expect from us

• Competitive compensation, benefits, pension, RRSP contribution and vacation time
• A flexible working environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance
• A dynamic and inclusive culture that promotes you to bring your whole-self to work
• A supportive team that will encourage your professional growth and development
• Training and development opportunities to further enhance your career
• An opportunity to be meaningful and impactful within your work and project

We typically hire for our New Grad program with Fall, Winter, and Spring starts to accommodate a variety of graduation dates. You are eligible to apply if you have graduated within the past year, or anticipate graduating within the next 12-months.