Sales Intern

Pepsi Bottling Ventures; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepsi Bottling Ventures in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Sales Intern to support our field team in the fast-paced food service market. You will assist with merchandising, order processing, and account support while gaining exposure to delivery operations and sales analytics.

This role emphasizes proactive communication, data-driven selling, and teamwork across departments; candidates pursuing a business degree who enjoy hands-on work and a physical aspect (lifting 40 lb boxes) are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Customer-service oriented with effective communication.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Eager to learn and self-motivated; enjoys talking with people.
• Able to lift 40 lb boxes.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint/Excel); Canva and social media a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with merchandising, order processing, and stocking shelves.
• Support sales efforts and manage a small territory.
• Shadow and work alongside team members.
• Assist with creating sales presentations, deal models, and analytics.
• Support team projects, such as promotional initiatives.
• Gain exposure to multiple departments, including Delivery and BES.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint & Excel)

Canva

Social media platforms

AI (plus)

Job description

Unbottle YOUR Potential at Pepsi Bottling Ventures!At Pepsi, we spread home-grown joy, in our special Pepsi Bottling Ventures way! Pepsi Bottling Ventures is the nation’s largest private bottler and distributor of Pepsi beverages. Pepsi Bottling Ventures is based in NC, SC, MD, & DE.APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:CURRENT PBV EMPLOYEE, please login to Workday to complete the job application. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.If you are NOT a current employee, please click “Apply” and complete job application.Job DescriptionPepsi Bottling Ventures is seeking a Sales Intern to join our team in Raleigh, NC.Who We AreWe are jointly owned by Suntory and PepsiCo. Suntory is a family-owned business founded in Japan more than 125 years ago that is known globally for their beverages and innovative spirit. PepsiCo has a 125-year plus legacy as a global leader in convenient foods and beverages. We represent Suntory’s non-alcoholic beverage industry in the United States and have an 80-year plus legacy of providing PepsiCo products to the Carolinas and beyond.What We DoWe make, sell, and distribute PepsiCo and other beverages. We do business in five states and sell PepsiCo beverages to most of the market in our geographic regions. We also develop our own line of beverages, producing and distributing a growing product line nationally.What Makes Us UniqueWe bring you the beverages you love. We bring PepsiCo’s beloved beverages and more to you and our customers. As a part of Suntory, we believe in dreaming big and boldly pursuing our dreams, growing for good, and giving back to society. We innovate to create new beverages, like our Nature’s Twist refreshing lemonade line, and we continuously expand our beverage portfolio to bring you and our customers joy.What We Look for in Team MembersWe value integrity, teamwork, accountability, creativity, and communication in all we do and expect the same from all team members.We’d love to receive your application and talk with you about your interest in the position if the overview below describes you.Sales Intern Role OverviewJoin our dynamic team as a Sales Intern and dive into the fast-paced world of the Food Service Industry. This role is a key part of our team, where you'll take on daily responsibilities ranging from account management and delivery to cold calling and developing new business strategiesDay-to-Day ResponsibilitiesAssist with merchandising, order processing, and stocking shelves. Support sales efforts and manage a small territory.Shadow and work alongside team members.Assist with creating sales presentations, deal models, and analytics.Support team projects, such as promotional initiatives.Gain exposure to multiple departments, including Delivery and BES, to understand end-to-end operations.Participate in blitz activities with the sales team.Required QualificationsPursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field.Customer-service oriented.Effective communication skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Eager to learn and self-motivated.Must enjoy talking with people in small and large settings.Enjoys physical labor with the ability to safely lift 40lb boxes.Experience in Microsoft Office, such as PowerPoint and Excel.Proficiency in Canva, Social Media Platforms, or AI a plus.Must possess a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation to support daily local travel to customer locations and company events.Compensation and BenefitsStarting hourly pay for this position is set based on location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter will share more about the specific pay range for this position during the interview process.Unfortunately, we will be unable to offer visa sponsorships to candidates.EOE M/F/D/VPepsi Bottling Ventures is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling 1-800-662-8792 or via e-mail at [e-mail]