2027 Summer Intern: Brand Licensing

PepsiCo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a Licensing Intern to support global licensing strategies for iconic food and beverage brands. You will work with Marketing, Legal, Finance, and other teams to identify opportunities and help manage partnerships and programs.

The role offers exposure to brand partnerships, consumer products, and licensing operations, in a fast-paced, global environment. Purchase, NY location; interns can convert to full-time with a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Graduate with bachelor's degree within one year of internship completion.
• This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.
• Interest in brand licensing, partnerships, and consumer products.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of licensing strategies across PepsiCo brands.
• Identify licensing opportunities and conduct market research with cross-functional teams.
• Help manage project timelines and track partner deliverables.
• Support product approval processes and assist in negotiations and documentation.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Legal, Finance, Category, and Commercial teams.

Skills

Brand licensing

Partnerships

Intellectual property

Consumer products

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical/problem-solving

Market and competitive research

Licensing platforms exposure

Self-motivated learner

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Licensing/Brand Management/Consumer Products/Communications

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

At PepsiCo, you'll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay's and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day.

Overview

At PepsiCo, you'll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay's and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day. At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you'll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you.

Responsibilities

Functional Description:

The Licensing Intern will support the Global Licensing team in the development and execution of licensing strategies across PepsiCo's iconic food and beverage brands. This role provides exposure to brand partnerships, consumer products, retail programs, and licensing operations. The successful candidate will help identify market opportunities, support partner relationships, conduct competitive and category research, and contribute to projects that strengthen brand equity and drive business growth.

Working closely with cross-functional teams—including Marketing, Design, Legal, Finance, Category, and Commercial teams, the Licensing Intern will assist in evaluating new licensing opportunities, managing project timelines, tracking partner deliverables, and supporting product approval processes. The ideal candidate is highly organized, business-minded, proactive, and passionate about consumer brands, innovation, and strategic partnerships.

Roles available in the following locations: Purchase, New York.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Licensing, Brand Management, Consumer Products, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong interest in brand licensing, partnerships, intellectual property, and consumer products.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and professionally.
• Ability to work cross-functional with internal teams, including Design, Marketing, Legal, Finance, Category, and Commercial teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative team player who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Ability to conduct market and competitive research, identify licensing opportunities, and summarize key insights.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word); experience with data analysis, project management tools, or licensing platforms is a plus.
• Supports the development and execution of licensing strategies that strengthen PepsiCo brands and drive business growth.
• Self-motivated, eager to learn, and excited to contribute to a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

Minimum Qualifications - Each candidate is expected to:

• Graduate with bachelor's degree within one (1) year of internship completion.
• This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

The expected compensation hourly pay ranges for hires into our 2027 campus intern openings is $21.09 - $34.00 hourly.

• 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.

EEO Statement

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