2026 Summer Intern: Sales at PepsiCo

Wayne State University; United States; Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement plan

Company car or mileage reimbursement

Job summary

PepsiCo offers a nationwide Field Sales internship that develops leadership and sales execution in a fast-paced, in-person setting. Interns lead teams of 8–10 reps within two years and may drive a $10–15 million business, gaining visibility with senior leadership.

You will work on customer-facing projects, learn PepsiCo’s selling methods, and travel within your territory to engage with store managers and front-line staff.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in sales leadership and hands-on problem solving.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and customer-facing experience through academics or roles.
• Motivation to work in a physical, active, customer-facing environment.
• Availability for early mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed.
• Flexibility for relocation and travel within a local territory.

Responsibilities

• Own a customer-facing project with measurable impact on sales performance.
• Learn and apply fact-based selling techniques to deliver customer service.
• Coach, develop, and influence frontline teams including store personnel.
• Travel throughout your territory to interact with store managers and teams.
• Support promotions, displays, and new product launches.
• Lead or support meetings with customers and sales reps.
• Analyze data and generate insights to improve outcomes.
• Gain experience with sales technology and route planning.
• Spend your days in stores, warehouses, and in the field.

Skills

Sales leadership

Interpersonal skills

Customer-facing experience

Physically active

Flexible scheduling

Relocation willingness

Travel willingness

Majors in business-related fields

Education

Bachelor's degree eligibility

Bachelor's to Master’s dual program (3+2 or 4+1)

Minimum 2.75 GPA

Job description

PepsiCo is a playground for curious people. We invite thinkers, doers, and changemakers to champion innovation, take calculated risks, and challenge the status quo. From executives to leaders on the frontline, we’re excited about the future. We take chances. Together, we dare to make the world a better place.

Our associates are the magic ingredient. Each of them plays an integral role in helping create deep connections between people and our products. Think about your last group celebration: Chances are, one of our iconic brands was by your side. At PepsiCo, you’re invited to be a part of a global team of innovators who make, move, and sell these products—which are enjoyed by more than 1 billion people a day.

A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyone’s invited. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you can influence the people around you and the world at large. By showing up, you’ll have the opportunity learn, develop, and grow our unique skill sets at work. Our supportive teams can fuel your professional goals to make a global impact.

Join us. Dare for Better.

Nationwide Opportunities – Please Read Carefully:

Although this posting may appear to be tied to a specific location, internship placements for this role are nationwide and assigned based on business needs across various field locations. If selected for a field-based role, your internship will take place entirely in the field, and not in a remote or corporate office setting.

Responsibilities

Functional Description:

PepsiCo’s Field Sales internship offers a fast-paced, hands-on environment where learning by doing is the norm. Does leading a team of 8-10 sales reps within your first two years excite you? Does spearheading a $10-15 million business sound rewarding? If so, PepsiCo Field Sales might be the organization for you! You'll gain firsthand exposure to sales operations, route execution, team collaboration, and leadership. You will work alongside experienced Field Sales Leaders and gain visibility with senior leadership. This Field Sales internship is designed for individuals who are passionate about leadership, sales execution, and in-person customer engagement. Field presence is essential for success in this internship.

During your internship, you will:

• Own a customer-facing project with measurable impact on sales performance
• Learn and apply PepsiCo’s fact-based selling techniques to deliver exceptional customer service
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills to coach, develop, and influence various teams including frontline associates
• Travel throughout your territory to interact with store managers, frontline associates, and local PepsiCo teams
• Support execution of promotions, displays, and new product launches
• Lead or support meetings with customers, sales representatives, and team leaders
• Evaluate data and generate actionable insights to improve business outcomes
• Gain experience with sales technology, route planning, and merchandising execution
• Spend your days in stores, warehouses, and in the field

What You Can Expect

• A field-based internship experience with regular travel in your assigned territory
• Direct exposure to sales leadership and frontline operations
• A supportive team invested in your development and success
• Internal campus networking, learning sessions, and final project presentations
• A realistic preview of a full-time Field Sales career at PepsiCo

The expected compensation hourly pay ranges for hires into our 2026 campus intern openings is $21.60 - $33.20

• Role, degree discipline, degree level, and location are part of the process when determining actual starting salary for positions.
• Hourly pay for our campus hires is pre-determined and non-negotiable.
• We love to convert our interns to full time opportunities! Our full-time positions have a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
• A company car or reimbursed mileage as applicable
• Original Posting Date : 16 JULY 2025
  • While subject to change based on business needs, PepsiCo reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 5 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 5 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Qualifications

• A passion for sales, leadership, and hands-on problem solving
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven leadership and customer-facing sales experience through academics, part-time jobs, internships, or involvement in campus organization
• Motivation to work in a physical, active, customer-facing environment
• Availability to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed
• Flexibility for relocation
• Willingness to travel within a defined local territory (commuting distances may vary)
• Majors in Management, Business, Organizational Leadership, Communications, Professional Selling, or similar fields preferred

Minimum Qualifications – Each candidate is expected to:

• This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.
• Have a valid, unrestricted United States (state issued) driver’s license at least three months prior to start date and access to reliable transportation for the duration of the internship
• Graduate with a Bachelor’s OR a Bachelor’s to Master’s (3+2 or 4+1) dual program degree between December 2026 and June 2027
• Have a minimum GPA standing of 2.75

Additional Information

• Work Environment: You’ll be on your feet, engaging with stores, lifting products, and supporting route operations.
• Internship Duration: Typically 10-12 weeks during summer 2026
• Full-Time Opportunity: High-performing interns will be considered for full-time offers in Field Sales

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity