Position: Sales Co-op – Toronto (Summer 2024)
Location: Toronto, ON
TERM: Summer Term: May – August

Job Description:

At PepsiCo Canada we’re always on the lookout for great talent – and that search often brings us to campuses like yours! So, why choose the PepsiCo Sales Co-op Program?

• Positive impact - We dare for positive change, creating a more sustainable supply chain of healthier products.
• Big brand experience & innovation - We dare to empower Early Talent to play an active role in the future of our iconic brands.
• Lead from the start - We dare to enable leaders at all levels with training and meaningful opportunities to grow.
• A space to be you - We dare to put each other first, speak fearlessly and celebrate everyone’s perspective.

What will you do in your first experience?

During your 4-month (possible extension to 8-month) co-op term, you’ll be fully immersed in our operations, learning the business from two unique perspectives:

Ground Up
During your first project, you will learn what it takes to develop and sustain a growing CPG business and stretch your current skills by delivering, selling and marketing our products to a set group of retailers. You will be responsible for managing our business with these customers from start to finish, including:

• Delivering consistent sales targets
• Understanding, planning and executing advertising displays in conjunction with customers.
• Performing inventory and cash management on a weekly basis
• Merchandising product for customers

Building Critical Business Skills
As you progress through your term, you will have the opportunity to apply the knowledge you attained on the frontlines. Our Sales interns will work closely with our Sales leaders and will be responsible for utilizing strong analytical and communication skills to help the team deliver results with our most important customers. Key aspects of this assignment include:

• Frontline leadership training
• Sales forecasting
• Daily and weekly Area Sales reporting
• Market execution projects
• Other unique projects

• You are available to work full time from May 2024 to end of August 2024
• Completion of second or third year of a Business Degree
• High academic achievement along with demonstrated ability to pursue other interests at the same time.
• A skilled problem solver who enjoys challenges
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to confidently interact with all levels within the organization, from front-line to executive.
• Valid, full driver’s license, with a flawless driving record
• Reliable and consistent access to a personal vehicle
• A self-starter with the ability to plan work to meet objectives, set priorities and manage work schedule.