PepsiCo Canada: Sales Winter 2027 Co-op

PepsiCo; Kingston; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Inclusive culture

Sustainability goals

Mentorship and growth

Job summary

PepsiCo invites a Sales Co-op/Intern to Ottawa/Kingston for a 4-month term. You will support developing and selling our consumer brands to retailers, while learning the fundamentals of CPG sales, account management, and customer marketing.

You will gain exposure to field sales strategies, forecasting, merchandising, and performance tracking in a fast-paced consumer goods environment. You will work with a dynamic team, receive hands-on coaching, and have opportunities to lead a small

Qualifications

• Completion of second or third year of a Business or related degree/program.
• Valid G or class 5 driver's license, with a clean driving record.
• Reliable and consistent 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships across our Field Sales network, receive best-in-class coaching and mentorship, and engage in career conversations with sales leaders throughout your term.
• Sell & service our customers in compliance with our Customer Marketing Agreements.
• Leverage sales forecasting tools to deliver consistent sales targets.
• Flex both your entrepreneurial muscles and your physical muscles while merchandising our iconic brands to execute advertising displays.
• Building Critical Business Skills.
• In the second half of your term, lead a business project with support from the Zone Leadership Team; analyze performance and present recommendations.
• Learn PepsiCo’s One Can approach, including GTM models, customer strategies, and brand portfolios.
• Contribute to market execution projects that strengthen retail impact.
• Take on unique projects that support team priorities and sales exposure.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Self-starter

Planning & prioritization

Education

Business-related degree (second/third year)

Job description

Overview

Position:Sales Co-op/Intern

Location: Ottawa/Kingston

Duration:4 months

Compensation: 21.25 - 28.50

Education and Eligibility:2nd, 3rd, and 4thyear students currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution

At PepsiCo,you'llfind the opportunity to grow your career, make an impact, and help shapewhat'snext. 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 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 through coaching, mentorship, career conversations, and exposure to sales leadership throughout the term

Responsibilities

During your firstfew weeks, you will learn what it takes to develop and sustain a growing CPG business and stretch your current skills by delivering,sellingand marketing our products to aset groupof retailers. You willbe responsible formanaging our business with these customers from start to finish, including:

• Developrelationships across our Field Sales network, receive best-in-class coachingand mentorship, andengage in careerconversationswithsales leaders throughout your term

• Sell & service our customers in compliance with our Customer Marketing Agreements

• Leverage sales forecasting tools to deliver consistent sales targets

• Flex both your entrepreneurial muscles and your physical muscles while merchandising our iconic brands to execute advertising displays

• Building Critical Business Skills

As you progress through your term, you will have the opportunity to apply the knowledge yougainedon the frontlines.In the second half of your term, you willbe responsible forleading a business projectwithsupport from theZone Leadership Team. This may include analyzing business performance, presenting recommendations, supporting strategic initiatives, or helpingthe team deliver results with our most important customers. Key aspects of this assignment include:

• Buildleadership, coaching, and execution skillsthrough frontline training

• Support POS optimization andidentifyopportunities to improvein-marketvisibility

• Assistwith innovation launchplansandin-marketsustainment

• Use sales forecasting tools to review trends, risks, and targets

• Prepare Area Sales reporting and highlight key business insights

• Support Zone Leadership projectstied toexecution and customer priorities

• Analyze business performance and presentsalesrecommendations

• LearnPepsiCo’sOneCanapproach, including GTMmodels, customer strategies, and brand portfolios

• Contribute to market execution projects that strengthen retail impact

• Take on unique projects that support team priorities andsalesexposure

Qualifications

• Completion of second or third year of a Businessor related degree/program

• Valid G or class 5 driver’s license, with acleandriving record

• Reliable and consistent access to a personal vehicle

• High academic achievement along withdemonstratedability 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 meetobjectives, set priorities and manage work schedule

• Successful interns may be considered for future internship experiences or full-time early career opportunities within PepsiCo

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'llbe 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 createwhat'snext.

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 an existing vacancy.