Field Sales Intern: Lead Teams, Drive Store Growth

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 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.