2027 Summer Intern: Field Sales

PepsiCo; Purchase (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or mileage reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

PepsiCo is offering a Field Sales internship across multiple U.S. locations. You will gain hands-on experience leading a team of 8-10 sales representatives, and you could help drive a $10-15 million business while learning sales operations and route execution.

You will travel in your assigned territory, interact with store managers and PepsiCo teams, and be exposed to leadership and frontline operations. This internship runs 10–12 weeks in summer 2026, with potential full-time opportunities for

Qualifications

• This position requires indefinite right to work in the United States.
• Valid US driver’s license and reliable transportation for duration of internship.
• Bachelor’s degree expected between Dec 2027 and Jun 2028 (4+1 or 3+2).
• Minimum GPA 2.75.

Responsibilities

• 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 leadership to coach and influence frontline teams.
• Travel throughout your territory to engage store managers and teams.
• Support promotions, displays, and new product launches.
• Lead or support meetings with customers and sales reps.
• Analyze data to generate actionable insights for business outcomes.

Skills

Sales leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer-facing sales

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

Bachelor’s or Master’s dual program

Job description

Nationwide Opportunities- Please Read:

Although this posting may appear to be tied to a specific location (e.g., Purchase, NY), placements for this role are nationwide and assigned based on business needs across various field locations. This is a fully field-based role and will not involve a remote or corporate office setting.

Overview

Although this posting may appear to be tied to a specific location (e.g., Purchase, NY), placements for this role are nationwide and assigned based on business needs across various field locations. This is a fully field-based role and will not involve a remote or corporate office setting.

Smile At What’s Next

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.

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.

Responsibilities

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.

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.

What you can expect:

• 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
• 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

Whatwe’relooking for:

• 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 degree OR a Bachelor's to Master's (3+2 or 4+1) dual program degree between December 2027 and June 2028.
• 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.

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.
• A company car or reimbursed mileage as applicable.

Original Posting Date : July 13, 2026

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.

EEO Statement

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, 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 / Age

If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.

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