2024 Summer Intern: Food ServicesAt — PepsiCo

2024 Summer Intern: Food Services

Job Description

Overview

Nationwide Opportunities

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!

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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.

Learning Outcome:

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.

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.

How to apply:

To be considered for an interview, you must:

1. Complete an online application on our company website.

EEO Statement

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.

• The expected compensation hourly pay ranges for hires into our 2024 campus intern openings is $20.50 - $39.60/hour
• Role, degree discipline, degree level, and location are part of the process when determining actual starting salary for positions
• Hourly pay for our campus hires is pre-determined and non-negotiable
• We love to convert our interns to full time opportunities! Our full time positions have a comprehensive benefits package that include:
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement. In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

 Please view our Pay Transparency Statement