2026 Full Time: Food Services Associate

PepsiCo • Plano, TX

24d • $64,000 - $87,000

About The Position

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!
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!
Distributor Sales (Frito Lay North America): You 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. Hires will help identify customer needs by understanding business priorities, business model, customers, and competitor performance in accounts. Additionally, you will actively engage in influential sales to ensure that customer needs are met.

Requirements

• 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
• Be completing their final year of undergraduate studies
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree prior to the intended full time start date.
• 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.
• Have physical ability to lift 25 - 45 pounds repeatedly when needed in daily execution

Nice To Haves

• Spanish language skills a plus

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Paid time off in accordance with policy is subject to eligibility and includes vacation, holiday, sick, bereavement and parental leave
• Vacation: for eligible full-time employees, a minimum of 15 paid vacation days
• Holidays: for eligible full-time employees, the company provides 10 paid holidays annually
• Sick Leave: for eligible full- time employees, 10 days (80 hours) of paid sick leave benefits are available for absences related to non-job-related injury. Sick leave benefit will be accrued during your first year at 1 day for each month worked in that calendar year
• Bereavement Leave: In the event of a death of an immediate family member, full-time and part-time regular employees are eligible to receive up to three (3) consecutive working days with pay
• Parental Leave: for eligible employees, the company offers paid parental leave for up to 6 weeks to allow for a time of bonding with their newborn or newly adopted child
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees