2026 Summer Intern : Sales

Overview

Job Description Overview

PepsiCo is a playground for curious people. We invite thinkers, doers, and changemakers to champion innovation, take calculated risks, and challenge the status quo. From executives to leaders on the frontline, we're excited about the future. We take chances. Together, we dare to make the world a better place.

Our associates are the magic ingredient. Each of them plays an integral role in helping create deep connections between people and our products. Think about your last group celebration : Chances are, one of our iconic brands was by your side. At PepsiCo, you're invited to be a part of a global team of innovators who make, move, and sell these products-which are enjoyed by more than 1 billion people a day.

A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyone's invited. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are or where you're from, you can influence the people around you and the world at large. By showing up, you'll have the opportunity learn, develop, and grow our unique skill sets at work. Our supportive teams can fuel your professional goals to make a global impact.

Join us. Dare for Better.

Nationwide Opportunities - Please Read Carefully :

Although this posting may appear to be tied to a specific location (e.g., Purchase, NY), internship placements for this role are nationwide and assigned based on business needs across various field locations. If selected for a field-based role, your internship will take place entirely in the field, and not in a remote or corporate office setting.

Responsibilities

Functional Description :

PepsiCo's Field Sales internship offers a fast-paced, hands-on environment where learning by doing is the norm. Does leading a team of 8-10 sales reps within your first two years excite you? Does spearheading a $10-15 million business sound rewarding? If so, PepsiCo Field Sales might be the organization for you! You'll gain firsthand exposure to sales operations, route execution, team collaboration, and leadership. You will work alongside experienced Field Sales Leaders and gain visibility with senior leadership. This Field Sales internship is designed for individuals who are passionate about leadership, sales execution, and in-person customer engagement. Field presence is essential for success in this internship.

During your internship, you will :

• Own a customer-facing project with measurable impact on sales performance
• Learn and apply PepsiCo's fact-based selling techniques to deliver exceptional customer service
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills to coach, develop, and influence various teams including frontline associates
• Travel throughout your territory to interact with store managers, frontline associates, and local PepsiCo teams
• Support execution of promotions, displays, and new product launches
• Lead or support meetings with customers, sales representatives, and team leaders
• Evaluate data and generate actionable insights to improve business outcomes
• Gain experience with sales technology, route planning, and merchandising execution
• Spend your days in stores, warehouses, and in the field

What You Can Expect

Compensation & Benefits :

The expected compensation hourly pay ranges for hires into our 2026 campus intern openings is $21.60 - $33.20

Qualifications

We're looking for :

Minimum Qualifications - Each candidate is expected to :

Additional Information

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, 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 / Age

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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