PepsiCo Canada: Away From Home (AFH) 2027 New Grad

PepsiCo; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo Canada is offering an AFH Sales Leadership Program in Mississauga for new grads eager to learn the business from the ground up and grow within a leading food and beverage company.

In this program you will gain hands-on experience in Away From Home channels, develop leadership and problem-solving skills, and work with AFH teams, key accounts and customers to drive volume and profitability across your territory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree completed between August 2026 and April 2027.
• Must have access to a reliable vehicle and a valid driver’s license.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Gaining in market experience to learn the business from the ground up.
• Grow volume, revenue and profitability through problem solving.
• Collaborate with AFH team, key accounts and customers to meet demands within your territory.
• Own all aspects of your territory and grow your business.
• Prospecting and acquiring new Away From Home accounts using data & tools.
• Build current business base by responding to customer calls and resolving issues.
• Identify and align internal resources required to support account execution.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (Aug 2026–Apr 2027)

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.

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 AFH Sales Leadership Programs span a wide breadth of experiences in several divisions across PepsiCo Canada. 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.

Away From Home (AFH) is a key commercial channel for PepsiCo Canada, designed to drive incremental growth and strengthen brand engagement with customers and venues where consumers experience our brands outside of their homes. This includes restaurants, catering, hospitality, recreation, workplace environments, and vending services.

Compensation: $51,800-84,420

Responsibilities

What you’ll be working on:

• Gaining in market experience to learn the business from the ground up
• Utilizing your problem-solving skills to grow volume, revenue and profitability
• Influencing and collaborating with the AFH team, key accounts and customers to meet consumer demands within your territory
• Utilizing your entrepreneurial spirit to own all aspects of your territory and grow your business
• Prospecting and acquiring new Away From Home accounts using customized selling tools, data & the latest technology
• Build current business base by responding to customer calls and resolving issues
• Convert local and national business accounts, while leveraging our custom marketing tools & equipment
• Identify and align internal resources required to support account execution
• Provide superior customer service
• Utilizing our suite of data analytics to identify new volume opportunities and close any distribution gaps of our products
• Ensure Merchandising standards are executed in all accounts
• Activate local marketplace initiatives and promotions to build brand development and maximize brand performance
• Monitor and report on competitive activity

Qualifications

Who’s a good fit for the team:

• Bachelor’s Degree completed between August 2026 - April 2027
• Must have access to a reliable vehicle
• Hold a valid driver’s license and have a clean record
• 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
• Highly driven and self-motivated with a competitive spirit
• Competitive and team-oriented focus with a winning attitude

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
• A chance to work with some of the most iconic brands in the world!

At the heart of PepsiCo are our people: professionals who bring curiosity, drive, and fresh thinking, working together to turn ideas into action. Across functions, teams, and markets, we collaborate to solve challenges, unlock new opportunities, and create meaningful impact for our consumers, customers, and communities.

No matter your role, you'll be part of a connected community where your contributions matter, your voice is heard, and your development is supported. With opportunities to grow, belong, and smile, PepsiCo offers more than a place to build your career—it offers the chance to help create what's next.

PepsiCo may use Artificial Intelligence as part of its hiring process. Specifically, we may use AI-based tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.

This posting is for a newly created role.