Overview
PepsiCo Foods Canada -Sales Intern
Locations: Fredericton, NB
Position Summary
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
Responsibilities
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 front-lines. 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
Qualifications
- Completion of second or third year of a Business Degree
- Valid G or G2 driver’s license, with a flawless driving record
- Reliable and consistent access to a personal vehicle
- 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
- A self-starter with the ability to plan work to meet objectives, set priorities and manage work schedule
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