PepsiCo Beverages Sales Co-op Fall Term

PepsiCo; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 51,688 - 55,588; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo in Ottawa is offering a Sales Co-op position for students in their third year of Business. This role, requiring full-time commitment from May to September 2026, involves sales operations and developing business skills. Responsibilities include building customer relationships, sales project execution, and utilizing sales tools. High academic achievement and strong communication skills are necessary. Successful candidates may have the opportunity to join the Sales Leadership Program post-graduation.

Qualifications

• Available to work full time from May 2026 to September 2026.
• Valid driver's license with a clean record and reliable vehicle access.
• High academic achievement with the ability to manage multiple interests.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships through Field Sales and engage in career connects.
• Leverage sales tools to meet sales targets.
• Execute advertising displays for merchandising.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Self-starter

Education

Third year of study, Business Degree preferred

Tools

Sales forecasting tools

Job description

Overview

Job title: PepsiCo Beverages: Sales Co-op

Location: Ottawa, ON

Term: Enter Term (September 2026 to December 2026)

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

Compensation:$51,688 to $55,588 per year.

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 coop 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: May 2026 to September 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.

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.