PepsiCo Canada: 2026 Marketing Leadership Program

Overview

Why PepsiCo?

At PepsiCo Canada we’re always on the lookout for great talent – and that search often brings us to campuses like yours So, why choose the Marketing Leadership Program?

- Early Responsibility: Accelerate your career progression with early leadership responsibilities 
- Make an Impact: Contribute in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that pursues growth
- Development and Coaching: Develop yourself and learn to lead and develop others at a company where our People are a strategic priority. 
- Mega Brands: Make a tangible impact on globally recognized and respected brands

What could your first experience look like?  

- Support the Marketing Manager in delivering the growth agenda on one of our exciting brands such as Doritos, Pepsi, Lays, bubly, Gatorade, Quaker and many more 
- Gather and analyze brand and category data to understand consumer trends and develop business building recommendations. 
- Partner with cross functional teams to gain meaningful insights into business drivers. 
-  Lead and support brand execution plans with internal and external business partners. 
- Assist in development of business reviews and strategic growth plans. 
- Support Manager/Director in Creative Development and Media Planning 

Responsibilities

What you’ll be working on:

- Project management and agency leadership opportunities through assisting in the development of the brand calendar including programming, merchandising strategies and product launches.
- Analytical experiences through the development of Brand Trackers and Business review documents.
- Presenting your work to Senior marketing team executives.
- Lead and present a strategic marketing project to the Marketing Leadership Team.

Qualifications

Who’s a good fit for the team:

- Bachelor’s Degree completed by August 2026
- Delivers The Right Results – Demonstrates perseverance and a positive attitude in the pursuit of challenging goals.
- Champion Talent Developer (Self-awareness) – Demonstrates a passion for self-development and growth by seeking and acting on feedback from others about ways to improve.
- Collaborates Beyond Boundaries – Proactively identifies and pursues meaningful opportunities to collaborate with others inside and outside of the organization.
- Act As An Owner – Continuously seek new growth opportunities and takes accountability for actions
- Be Consumer Centric – Demonstrate a clear passion for marketing and factor the end-consumer into every decision we make.
- Harnessing Insights for Disruptive Growth – The capability to put consumer and shopper insights and deep market understanding into the core of all marketing thinking.
- Passion for PepsiCo

The Company

PepsiCo is a playground for curious people. We invite thinkers, doers, and changemakers to champion innovation, take calculated risks, and challenge the status quo. From executives to team members on the front lines, we’re excited about the future. We take chances. Together, we dare to make the world a better place.

Our associates are the magic ingredient. Each of them plays an integral role in helping create deep connections between people and our products. Think about your last group celebration: Chances are, one of our iconic brands was by your side. At PepsiCo, you’re invited to be a part of a global team of innovators who make, move, and sell these products—which are enjoyed by more than 1 billion people a day.

A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyone’s welcome. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you can influence the people around you and the world at large. By showing up, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow your skills for the future. Our supportive teams can fuel your professional goals to make a global impact on people and the planet.

Join us. Dare for Better.

Who’s a good fit for the team:

- Bachelor’s Degree completed by August 2026
- Delivers The Right Results – Demonstrates perseverance and a positive attitude in the pursuit of challenging goals.
- Champion Talent Developer (Self-awareness) – Demonstrates a passion for self-development and growth by seeking and acting on feedback from others about ways to improve.
- Collaborates Beyond Boundaries – Proactively identifies and pursues meaningful opportunities to collaborate with others inside and outside of the organization.
- Act As An Owner – Continuously seek new growth opportunities and takes accountability for actions
- Be Consumer Centric – Demonstrate a clear passion for marketing and factor the end-consumer into every decision we make.
- Harnessing Insights for Disruptive Growth – The capability to put consumer and shopper insights and deep market understanding into the core of all marketing thinking.
- Passion for PepsiCo

The Company

PepsiCo is a playground for curious people. We invite thinkers, doers, and changemakers to champion innovation, take calculated risks, and challenge the status quo. From executives to team members on the front lines, we’re excited about the future. We take chances. Together, we dare to make the world a better place.

Our associates are the magic ingredient. Each of them plays an integral role in helping create deep connections between people and our products. Think about your last group celebration: Chances are, one of our iconic brands was by your side. At PepsiCo, you’re invited to be a part of a global team of innovators who make, move, and sell these products—which are enjoyed by more than 1 billion people a day.

A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyone’s welcome. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you can influence the people around you and the world at large. By showing up, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow your skills for the future. Our supportive teams can fuel your professional goals to make a global impact on people and the planet.

Join us. Dare for Better.

What you’ll be working on:

- Project management and agency leadership opportunities through assisting in the development of the brand calendar including programming, merchandising strategies and product launches.
- Analytical experiences through the development of Brand Trackers and Business review documents.
- Presenting your work to Senior marketing team executives.
- Lead and present a strategic marketing project to the Marketing Leadership Team.