The Role
Campus internship in PepsiCo Foodservice Sales supporting Distributor, Field, or National sales teams. Interns perform fact-based selling, customer service, promotional activation, KPI-driven revenue growth, stakeholder influence, and multitasking. Roles require leadership, analytical and communication skills, and may involve relocation and flexible schedules.
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Nationwide Opportunities- Please Read:
Just because this role looks like it's located in Purchase, NY doesn't mean it is! At PepsiCo we place Campus Interns/ Full- Time and Graduate hires in roles nationwide across both field and headquarter locations. Field based roles will only be placed in the field.
We are PepsiCo
PepsiCo is a global food and beverage leader operating in more than 200 countries and territories with a product portfolio that includes 22 world-famous, billion-dollar brands. From Gatorade to Quaker, LIFEWTR to Lay’s, we make hundreds of enjoyable foods and beverages that are loved throughout the world.
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to be the global leader in convenient foods and beverages by Winning with Purpose. “Winning with Purpose” reflects our ambition to win sustainably in the marketplace and embed purpose into all aspects of the business.
Our employees drive our culture. No two days are the same; we’re dynamic and full of passionate teams embracing new ideas through our collaborative spirit. At PepsiCo, what makes you unique, makes us better!
Functional Description:
The PepsiCo Global Foodservice organization brings the company’s entire portfolio of food and beverage brands to out-of-home consumption channels to meet consumer needs at work, at play, and on-the-go. Do you get excited by the thrill of the deal? Are you interested in taking charge and leading a team? Does spearheading a $10-15MM business sound rewarding? If so, various opportunities in Foodservice are available in National-CCO Sales, Field Sales, and Distributor Sales. We are looking for future sales leaders of the company; our Campus hires begin their career with unlimited career growth potential!
What you can expect:
Students are afforded opportunities for beneficial, meaningful work experience in one of three Foodservice Sales divisions. Please let your PepsiCo Campus Representative know which of the following disciplines interests you most. You may express interest in more than one:
- Distributor Sales (Frito Lay North America): Interns will work with the Foodservice Distributor Sales team to drive business results and develop a customer-first mentality. This role requires strong analytical and communication skills. Interns will help identify customer needs by understanding business priorities, business model, customers, and competitor performance in accounts. Additionally, interns will actively engage in influential sales to ensure that customer needs are met.
In all of these roles, you will be called upon to:
- Use fact-based selling skills and deliver exceptional customer service
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills to coach, develop, and influence various stakeholders
- Use your creativity and entrepreneurial mindset to grow volume & revenue to achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for the assigned area
- Activate local and national marketplace initiatives and promotions
- Manage multiple tasks simultaneously
What we’re looking for:
- Currently pursuing a degree in: Professional Selling, Sales Management/Leadership, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Communications, Organizational Leadership, Entrepreneurship (or other related majors)
- Previous selling or customer service experience (on- or off- campus; either through part time jobs, internship, or academic clubs)
- Proven leadership throughout your academic career (on- or off- campus)
- Flexibility for relocation - we place campus interns in roles nationwide across both field and headquarter locations
- Availability to work flexible schedules
- Spanish language skills a plus
RequirementsQualifications/Requirements
Minimum Qualifications - Each candidate is expected to:
- Graduate with Bachelor’s degree within one (1) year of internship completion
- The 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 an automobile to drive to various sales locations for duration of time in role.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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.
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.
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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Full Covid-19 vaccination may be a condition of employment dependent on role and country. For specific information, please discuss role requirements with the recruiter.
Relocation Eligible: Eligible for Standard Relocation
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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
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.
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
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a degree in Sales, Business, Hospitality, Communications, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, or related major
- Graduate with Bachelor's degree within one (1) year of internship completion
- Previous selling or customer service experience (on- or off-campus through jobs, internships, or clubs)
- Proven leadership throughout academic career (on- or off-campus)
- Flexibility for relocation; placement nationwide across field and HQ locations
- Availability to work flexible schedules
- Spanish language skills
- Indefinite right to work in the United States (position limited to such persons)
- Valid, unrestricted United States (state-issued) driver's license at least three months prior to start date
- Access to an automobile to drive to various sales locations for duration of role
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