PepsiCo Beverages Sales Co-op

PepsiCo; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 33,480 - 44,640; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Coaching from experienced mentors

Early responsibility and leadership opportunities

Impact on globally recognized brands

Job summary

PepsiCo in Winnipeg is hiring a Sales Co-op for the Winter Term (September to December 2026). This position offers practical experience in sales operations, requiring full-time work from January to April 2026. Candidates should be in their third year of a Business degree, with strong analytical and communication skills. The role includes building retailer relationships, participating in sales projects, and developing strategic skills for future leadership opportunities within the company.

Qualifications

• Available to work full-time from January to April 2026.
• In third year of study, with a Business Degree preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle access.
• High academic achievement and ability to multitask.
• A skilled problem solver who enjoys challenges.
• Confident communicator at all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain relationships with retailers.
• Engage in sales projects with sales leaders.
• Utilize sales forecasting tools for targets.
• Merchandise brands and execute advertising displays.
• Participate in real-time business priority projects.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Oral and written communication

Problem-solving

Planning and scheduling

Relationship building

Education

Business Degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

PepsiCo Beverages Sales Co-op

Location: Winnipeg, MB

Term: Winter Term - September to December 2026

Job Type: Onsite (Field based), daily travel required (local)

Responsibilities

What Will You Do in Your First Experience?

During your 4-month co‑op term, you will be fully immersed in our sales operations, learning the business from two unique perspectives:

Ground UpYou will learn what it takes to develop and sustain a growing CPG business and stretch your current skills by selling and marketing our products to a set group of retailers. You will gain critical sales experiences including but not limited to:

• Developing relationships across our Field Sales network, receive best in class coaching & engage in career connects with Leadership.
• Leverage sales forecasting tools to deliver consistent sales targets.
• Sell & service our customers in compliance with our Customer Development Agreements.
• Flex both your entrepreneurial muscles and your physical muscles while merchandising our iconic brands to execute advertising displays.

Building Critical Business SkillsAs you progress through your term, you will work closely with our Sales leaders and will be responsible for utilizing strong analytical and communication skills to execute a field sales project to help the team deliver results with our most important customers. Key aspects of this assignment can include:

• POS optimization
• Innovation Launch & Sustainment
• Customer Development Agreement optimization
• Other unique projects rooted in real‑time business priorities.

What Makes This Experience Unique:Based on your success during your co‑op term, you will have the opportunity to apply and interview for our Sales Leadership Program. This means you could enter your final year of study with an offer in hand to launch your career with PepsiCo post‑graduation!

Qualifications

• You are available to work full‑time from January to April 2026.
• You are in your third year of study, Business Degree preferred.
• Valid, full driver’s license, with a clean driving record & reliable daily 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.

Why PepsiCo?

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 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 our People are a strategic priority.
• Mega Brands:Make tangible impact on Globally recognized billion‑dollar brands! Your friends and family can touch and taste the impact you make!

This opportunity is also available in the following locations: Ottawa, Orillia, Cambridge/Kitchener, Hamilton, London, Calgary, Vancouver, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Montreal, Granby and Dartmouth. Visit pepsicojobs.com to apply to the location(s) you are interested in.