PepsiCo

Sales Management Intern

June - August 2018 • Janesville, WI

What I liked

I enjoyed working with all the different people and learning all the different parts of the company. I was also given my own project to work on over the summer which was a lot of fun.

What I wish was different

I wish there would have been more opportunities to interact with the other interns.

Advice

If you are interested in learning more about sales and getting real-world experience, this is the internship for you. PepsiCo does a really good job of giving students a fast track to management within the company

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Supply Chain Intern

May - August 2018 • Danville, IL

What I liked

Very independent projects

What I wish was different

Better facility

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask for help! That's what they want to see

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Sales Strategy intern

June - August 2018 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

I was able to learn a lot about the CPG business and learn about how Gatorade's Strategy team works with all different functions across the business.

What I wish was different

I wish there was a more direct path into Marketing.

Advice

Network with someone new every single day because it's an amazing way to grow your network at the company and also outside of the company.

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Supply Chain Intern

June - August 2018 • Jersey City, NJ

What I liked

They had an outstanding internship program.

What I wish was different

More time to work on the project.

Advice

Be wary of scope creep.

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Sales Management Intern

May - August 2018 • Twinsburg, OH

What I liked

I loved working with so many different people. I was challenged every single day and got results because of my hard work.

What I wish was different

The company doesn't care too much about their interns. Although they pay nice, they do not take a lot of time investing in talent. Seemed like I was thrown into the fire a lot with no assistance.

Advice

This job isn't for everyone. Expect to be working a crazy schedule at all times of the day, sometimes at 5 am and sometimes only 5 hours a day.

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North America Nutrion Sales Associate

June - August 2018 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

The culture at PepsiCo is one that promotes collaboration, development, sustainability, and winning ideas.

What I wish was different

Advice

This internship and position it leads into is perfect if you are willing to relocate several times.

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Summer Analyst/ Sales

June - August 2018 • Worcester, MA

What I liked

The hours and time.

What I wish was different

Tried to learn more

Advice

Give it your all.

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Transportation Procurement Intern

May 2018 • Plano, TX

What I liked

I liked the people on my team and my supervisors. They were very accommodating and wanted to help me succeed.

What I wish was different

I wish that I had a better class schedule so that I was able to continue doing what I was doing during the summer. Ever since the new semester started i have been doing a lot with excel and background report stuff and it isnt quite as exciting as the things I did during the summer.

Advice

Make sure to be overly organized and stay up to date on what you are doing. Always ask questions if you are not sure about something.

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Merchandiser

January 2018 • Tampa, FL

What I liked

The experience of different integrated processes that form a global service.

What I wish was different

That I had graduated in the summer of 2018.

Advice

No matter where you start in the company, accumulate knowledge, observe the company environment from the position you want to obtain, and make a clear decision for your future.

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Sales Management Intern

May - August 2018 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

I enjoyed the hands on experience that each aspect of the company provided. Although my title was in sales, I witnessed merchandising, strategy, and consulting within PepsiCo.

What I wish was different

I wish there was more order in how the interns were welcomed to the job in the first couple of weeks of the internship.

Advice

I suggest that because the internship is a lot of independent work, to monitor your own experiences and gauge your week to week. This way you can take in all that your learn but also use it for the remainder of the internship.

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Sales Associate Intern

May - August 2018 • New York City, NY

What I liked

The freedom and fast pace environment. So much fun meeting new people almost everyday while learning more and more about the business.

What I wish was different

Nothing!

Advice

Do not drive into the city! Taking the bus or train is much easier.

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Marketing and Sales Intern

June - July 2017 • Phoenix, AZ

What I liked

Everyone was very helpful and welcoming. They truly wanted you to succeed and were willing to take the time to help.

What I wish was different

Advice

Ask as many questions as possible and be open to learning new methods of work structure.

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Corporate Strategy Intern

June - August 2018 • Purchase, NY

What I liked

I really liked that PepsiCo values real work for its interns. I received a project that allowed me to truly benefit Pepsico and work on a relevant project that truly impact the team. Additionally, I had the opportunity to present to a senior executive at Pepsico which is a super unique opportunity at the age of 21.

What I wish was different

Advice

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sales intern

May - August 2017 • Columbia, SC

What I liked

I liked the people, the environment, and company! Everyone was helpful and I have learned a lot over those two and a half months.

What I wish was different

I wish it was longer. I enjoyed myself so much!

Advice

Go in with a positve attitude and motivation.

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Marketing Intern

June - August 2017 • White Plains, NY

What I liked

I liked that we had so much ownership over our own growth and projects. I made so many incredible friends by being there and being exposed to an atmosphere that included such brilliant people and perspectives.

What I wish was different

Nothing, to be honest.

Advice

Budget your time well and don't leave your project for the last two weeks. Make sure to take ample initiative.

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Manufacturing Operations Intern

June - August 2017 • Killingly, CT

What I liked

The internship offers an opportunity to work on real-world problems. It is very hands on and teaches interns how to be great critical thinkers, project managers and how to collaborate with various cross-functional teams. There are also a lot of activities outside of work to help the interns in understanding the business better and networking with other people.

What I wish was different

It is only 2 months, I wish that it could have been longer.

Advice

Immerse yourself in the company and use every resources available. Take initiative on your project and go out of your cubicle and meet people because they are all very friendly.

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Sales management Intern

June - August 2017 • Buffalo, NY

What I liked

I enjoyed the Hands-on experince part of the intnernship.

What I wish was different

I enjoyed everything about this Internship. Everyone was there to develop you as a person and a future leader

Advice

Just walk in the door with an open mind and try to as helpful,you possible could to the department

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Quality Control Intern

May - August 2017 • Albany, NY

What I liked

I was exposed to an industry and a division within a company I never pictured I would be in. I also was able to network with plant, district and regional managers, which helps set me up for a return to the company after graduation.

What I wish was different

I wish I had started earlier, right after school ended because I would have been able to learn and accomplish more than I had already did.

Advice

Network and talk with everyone, you never know what you can learn.

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Supply Chain Intern

June - August 2017 • Killingly, CT

What I liked

It was very hands on. They allowed us to walk the floor of the plant on our own and really get a feel for our projects. We had the opportunity to be independent and learn on our own, but were able to ask for guidance if we felt like we needed it. They made us feel as much a part of the Frito-family as people who had been there for decades. The managers and front line team members were knowledgeable and willing to help. If they didn't know the answer to a question, they could point you in the direction of somebody else to ask. The HR leaders ensured that all of us were prepared for final presentations. We had a presentation every week to practice, and we were able to get feedback from different people at each one. We had the opportunity to shadow a supply chain leader--the role we would be hired into if given a full time offer. It was a good experience to see what we would actually be doing day-to-day if we were hired. We had flexible hours--as long as we were hitting our 40 hours a week we could schedule our hours how we wanted. With Frito-Lay being a 24 hour business, this meant we could work off-shifts as well to get a better feel for what the plant is like not on 1st shift.