Sales Co-op - Edmonton (Summer 2023)

Overview LOCATION: Edmonton, AB  TERM: May – August 2023 (4months)    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? Early Responsibility: Accelerate your career progression with early responsibility and leadership opportunities; Make an Impact: Lead change and shake things up, in a fast paced, dynamic, and evolving industry where you can sink your teeth into challenging opportunities and drive for growth; Development and Coaching: Get coaching from experienced mentors to develop yourself and learn to develop others at a company where our People are a strategic priority; Mega Brands:  Make tangible impact on Globally recognized billion-dollar brands! Your friends and family can touch and taste the impact you make Responsibilities 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 Zone Leadership Team 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  Assist Zone Leadership with sales projects  Market execution projects  Other unique projects  Qualifications You are available to work from May 2023 to the end of August 2023 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