PepsiCo Canada: Sales Winter 2027 Co-op

PepsiCo Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Mentorship program

Sustainability impact

Job summary

PepsiCo Inc. is offering a Sales Co-op/Intern position in Ottawa or Kingston for a 4-month term. You will learn to develop and sustain a growing CPG business, selling and marketing products to retailers, and collaborating with Field Sales teams.

The program emphasizes mentorship, leadership development, and exposure to sales leadership throughout the term. Applicants should be in 2nd–4th year of a related post-secondary program, hold a valid G/Class 5 license, and have reliable access to a

Qualifications

• Enrolled in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year in a business or related program.
• Valid G license or Class 5 license with a clean driving record.
• Reliable access to a personal vehicle.
• Strong academic record and ability to balance multiple interests.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter with ability to plan work and meet objectives.
• Successful interns may be considered for future internships or full-time opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Learn to develop and sustain a growing CPG business and market products to retailers.
• Build relationships across the Field Sales network with coaching from sales leaders.
• Sell and service customers in line with Customer Marketing Agreements.
• Use sales forecasting tools to support target delivery.
• Assist with merchandising and advertising displays for iconic brands.
• Lead a business project in the second half with guidance from Zone Leaders.
• Analyze business performance and present recommendations to the team.
• Develop leadership, coaching, and execution skills through frontline training.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Self-starter

Time management

Leadership potential

Education

Second/Third year business program

Job description

Overview

Position: Sales Co-op/Intern

Location: Ottawa or Kingston

Duration: 4 months

Compensation: 21.25 - 28.50

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

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 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 a set groupof retailers. You willbe responsible formenaging 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'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 an existing vacancy.