Sales Leadership Trainee: Grow, Lead, Influence Markets

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

RRSP contribution

Vacation time

Flexible working environment

Inclusive culture

Professional growth

Training and development

Meaningful work

Job summary

PepsiCo Canada is offering a Sales Leadership Program designed as a career accelerator, providing hands-on experience, cross-functional partnerships, and early people leadership opportunities to build leadership impact in Canada. You will learn the business from the ground up, coach others, and influence sales strategies with customers and teams.

Participants gain exposure to go-to-market strategies, Direct to Store Delivery, and Warehouse Distribution while developing analytical skills to

Qualifications

• Availability to start between September 2026 and December 2027
• Bachelor’s degree expected to be completed, or completed within the last two years
• 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
• Competitive and team-oriented focus with a winning attitude
• Must have access to a reliable vehicle
• Hold a valid driver’s license and have a clean record

Responsibilities

• Gaining in‑market experience to learn the business from the ground up
• Leading teams, coaching and developing others, and building people leadership capabilities early in your career journey
• Influencing business results by partnering with customers to execute sales strategies, merchandise, build displays, manage inventory, and implement promotional events
• Partnering across Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, Customer Teams, and other functions to understand how the business operates and wins in the market
• Learning how PepsiCo’s OneCan approach brings our brands, customers, and sales strategies together to win in the market
• Understanding and implementing our go-to-market strategies, including Direct to Store Delivery, Warehouse Distribution, and Third-Party Carriers
• Using problem‑solving skills to grow volume, revenue, and profitability
• Influencing and collaborating with the field sales team, key accounts, and customers to meet consumer demands within the region
• Leveraging analytical skills to conduct business reviews and present insights with key decision makers

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

PepsiCo Canada is offering a Sales Leadership Program designed as a career accelerator, providing hands-on experience, cross-functional partnerships, and early people leadership opportunities to build leadership impact in Canada. You will learn the business from the ground up, coach others, and influence sales strategies with customers and teams.

Participants gain exposure to go-to-market strategies, Direct to Store Delivery, and Warehouse Distribution while developing analytical skills to