Description
Although you may only see Illinois, New York, or Texas as the listed locations (which are the locations of our HQ sites), this role is available in various regions across the US!
Please complete ALL steps below to be best considered:
- Submit an application via the PepsiCo Jobs link - completing an application through this portal, and not through the provided link, will NOT count as an official application.
- Complete our SHPE Candidate Interest Form
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
A field-based internship experience with regular travel in your assigned territory
Direct exposure to sales leadership and frontline operations
A supportive team invested in your development and success
Internal campus networking, learning sessions, and final project presentations
A realistic preview of a full-time Field Sales career at PepsiCo
Compensation & Benefits:
The expected compensation hourly pay ranges for hires into our 2026 campus intern openings is $21.60 - $33.20
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 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.
A company car or reimbursed mileage as applicable
Original Posting Date : 16 JULY 2025
While subject to change based on business needs, PepsiCo reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 5 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 5 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Qualifications
We’re looking for:
A passion for sales, leadership, and hands-on problem solving
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Proven leadership and customer-facing sales experience through academics, part-time jobs, internships, or involvement in campus organization
Motivation to work in a physical, active, customer-facing environment
Availability to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed
Flexibility for relocation
Willingness to travel within a defined local territory (commuting distances may vary)
Majors in Management, Business, Organizational Leadership, Communications, Professional Selling, or similar fields preferred
Minimum Qualifications – Each candidate is expected to:
This 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 reliable transportation for the duration of the internship
Graduate with a Bachelor's degree OR a Bachelor's to Master's (3+2 or 4+1) dual program degree between December 2026 and June 2027
Have a minimum GPA standing of 2.75
Additional Information
Work Environment: You’ll be on your feet, engaging with stores, lifting products, and supporting route operations.
Internship Duration: Typically 10–12 weeks during summer 2026
Full-Time Opportunity: High-performing interns will be considered for full-time offers in Field Sales
