2026 PepsiCo Beverages Sales Leadership Program

Overview PepsiCo Beverages: Sales Leadership Program Location : Calgary AB or Edmonton AB

Job Type: Full-Time, Field Based, travel required with kilometer reimbursement.

Compensation : $66,000 - $68,000 annually

What Critical Experiences Will You Gain? You will have the opportunity to learn the business from the ground up through our robust Sales Leadership Program which includes a wide breadth of field selling and leadership experience. Through demonstrating proven results and leadership skills, you will be uniquely qualified for future people leadership opportunities within PepsiCo Canada.

Your first experience in the Sales Leadership Program you will learn what it takes to develop and sustain a growing CPG business and stretch your current skills by selling and marketing our products to a set group of retailers. This will include, but is not limited to:

  • Attending National Capability Sessions to learn about PepsiCo’s business & people agenda.
  • Developing relationships across our organization, receiving best in class coaching & engaging in meaningful career connects with Leadership.
  • Leveraging sales forecasting tools to deliver consistent sales targets to support Business growth
  • Flexing both your entrepreneurial muscles and your physical muscles while merchandising our iconic brands to execute advertising displays
The goal of the Sales Leadership Program is to build the next great leaders of PepsiCo! Following your field sales position, it’s all about getting you frontline leadership experience, where your next role will include managing a frontline team of PepsiCo Employees. Responsibilities In our Sales Leadership Program, you will develop valuable leadership skills by:
  • Utilizing your problem-solving skills to grow volume, revenue, and profitability.
  • Influencing and collaborating with the field sales team, key accounts and customers to meet consumer demands within the Region.
  • Understanding and implementing our go to market strategies including: Direct to Store Delivery, Warehouse Distribution and Third Party Carriers.
  • Working with customers to execute sales strategies, merchandise, build displays, manage inventory, and implement promotional events.
  • Leveraging your analytical skills to conduct business reviews with key decision makers.
  • Leading a team of people depending on the location and division you are working in.
Qualifications Who is PepsiCo looking for?
  • Bachelor’s Degree completed by August 2026
  • Strong leadership, passion and a desire to make an impact!
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
  • Exceptional organizational skills, as demonstrated by your ability to handle multiple priorities, problem solve complex or difficult situations and meet deadlines or targets
  • Competitive and team-oriented focus with a winning attitude
  • Hold a valid driver’s license and have a clean record
Why PepsiCo? At PepsiCo Canada we are always on the lookout for great talent – and that search often brings us to campuses like yours! So, why choose our Sales Leadership 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.
Careers To Smile About At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay’s and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day. At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.

Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you.

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