About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, with a portfolio of iconic brands that include Pepsi, Lay's, Gatorade, Tropicana, and Quaker. Operating in over 200 countries, PepsiCo employs more than 300,000 people globally and generates annual revenues exceeding $86 billion. In Canada, PepsiCo Canada Foods (including Frito-Lay) and PepsiCo Canada Beverages deliver innovative snacks and beverages to millions of consumers daily. Committed to sustainability, PepsiCo dares for positive change through healthier products, sustainable supply chains, and community impact initiatives. Joining PepsiCo means contributing to a legacy of bold innovation and consumer delight while advancing your career in a dynamic, global organization.

Role Overview

The New Graduate Sales Leadership Program at PepsiCo in Calgary, Alberta, is designed for ambitious recent graduates ready to dive into the fast-paced world of sales leadership. Posted for Calgary, this program offers high mobility across major Canadian hubs including Calgary AB, Edmonton AB, Winnipeg MB, and Surrey BC, based on business needs. Tailored for PepsiCo Canada Foods (Frito-Lay), it provides robust onboarding to learn the business from the ground up. Participants rotate through diverse experiences in sales divisions, building skills for future people leadership roles. With Fall, Winter, and Spring start dates, it's ideal for those graduating within the past year or next 12 months. State your mobility in your application to align with PepsiCo's needs.

Program Highlights

Expect big brand exposure, hands-on leadership from day one, and a culture that empowers early talent. PepsiCo dares to innovate, sustain, and lead, offering new grads a platform to make an immediate positive impact.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you'll hit the ground running with real-world sales experience. Responsibilities include gaining in-market expertise to understand PepsiCo's operations holistically. Depending on your assignment, you'll lead teams, execute sales strategies with customers, and handle merchandising, displays, inventory management, and promotional events. Master go-to-market models like Direct to Store Delivery (DSD), Warehouse Distribution, and Third Party Carriers. Drive growth by solving problems to boost volume, revenue, and profitability. Collaborate with field sales, key accounts, and customers to meet regional demands, while using analytics for insightful business reviews with decision-makers.

Qualifications & Requirements

PepsiCo seeks driven new grads with a Bachelor’s Degree completed within a year of start date. Key traits include strong leadership, passion for impact, outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, and exceptional organizational abilities to juggle priorities, solve complex issues, and hit targets. A competitive, team-oriented mindset with a winning attitude is essential. Practical requirements: access to a reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and clean driving record. High mobility is crucial, as placements prioritize business needs over preferred locations.

Ideal Candidate Profile

You're a proactive problem-solver eager to lead in the food and beverage sector, thrive in dynamic environments, and grow with a global leader like PepsiCo.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo offers competitive compensation tailored to the Canadian food and beverage market, plus a comprehensive benefits package, pension, RRSP contributions, and ample vacation time. Enjoy a flexible work environment that champions work-life balance. Our dynamic, inclusive culture encourages authenticity—bring your whole self to work. Benefit from a supportive team fostering professional growth, extensive training, and development opportunities. Make meaningful impacts on projects that shape PepsiCo's future.

Career Growth

This program is a launchpad for leadership. Demonstrate results and skills to qualify for people leadership roles across PepsiCo Canada. With rotations in sales divisions, you'll build a versatile foundation for long-term success. PepsiCo invests in early talent through targeted training, mentorship, and stretch assignments, enabling rapid advancement in sales, operations, or beyond.

Why Join Us

Choose PepsiCo for positive impact via sustainable, healthier products; big brand innovation; leadership from the start; and a space to be yourself. Work on iconic brands, collaborate with top talent, and grow in a company that values fearless speech and diverse perspectives. In Calgary and beyond, PepsiCo offers stability, excitement, and unparalleled opportunities in Canada's competitive F&B sector.

Role FAQs

Q: Is this program only in Calgary? A: Posted in Calgary, but placements may be in Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, or Surrey based on needs. Indicate mobility in your application.
Q: What's the difference from Beverages postings? A: This is for PepsiCo Canada Foods (Frito-Lay); Beverages has separate postings.
Q: When are start dates? A: Fall, Winter, Spring to match graduation timelines.
Q: Do I need a car? A: Yes, reliable vehicle and valid license required.
Q: What's the salary range? A: Competitive; estimated CAD 65,000–95,000 annually based on market rates.
Q: How to apply? A: Submit resume highlighting mobility, leadership, and fit.