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2026 Summer Intern: Marketing - MBA - 384071

PepsiCo

Plano, TX
Internship
Intern
81k-179k
18 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

PepsiCo is a global company that invites thinkers, doers, and changemakers to champion innovation, take calculated risks, and challenge the status quo. The company values its associates as the magic ingredient in creating deep connections between people and their products. PepsiCo offers a culture where everyone is invited to be themselves, influence others, and grow their skills while making a global impact. The internship provides an opportunity to learn the business, build a network, and potentially earn a full-time position upon graduation, with exposure to iconic brands, campaigns, and professional development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create high impact marketing recommendations that enable PepsiCo to achieve short and long-term strategic business objectives.
  • Develop overall strategy for a brand, including commercialization in-store and online ideas to meet long-term business goals.
  • Leverage consumer insights to understand problems and contribute to product, packaging, and communication development.
  • Build new product innovation concepts and develop new product launch strategies.
  • Develop impactful consumer promotions, events, and marketing programs.
  • Design social and digital campaigns using insights, along with creative measurement tactics.
  • Partner with agencies to create brand positioning and communication strategies.
  • Use data to understand category and competitive dynamics to guide strategy and future business opportunities.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a Masters of Business Administration degree.
  • 3+ years of related work experience.
  • Highly motivated self-starter and highly focused, analytical thinker.
  • Strong communication and influence skills for cross-functional collaboration.
  • Proven people/project leadership throughout career (academic or professional).
  • Ability to work in an unstructured environment and make quick tradeoff decisions.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in results-oriented, challenging environments.
  • Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team-building skills.
  • Ability to give/receive constructive feedback.
  • Prior knowledge and/or experience with a consumer packaged goods corporation is preferred.
  • Experience in Marketing is preferred.
  • Graduate with MBA degree within one year of internship completion (Dec 2026 or May 2027).
  • 2-5 years of work experience.
  • Ability to be located in Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; or Purchase, NY.
  • Must have indefinite right to work in the United States.

Nice to Have

  • Prior knowledge and/or experience with a consumer packaged goods corporation.
  • Experience in Marketing.

Qualifications

  • Graduate with MBA degree within one year of internship completion (Dec 2026 or May 2027).
  • 2-5 years of work experience.
  • Ability to work in the U.S. with indefinite right to work.

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive hourly pay ranging from $55.50 to $56.00.
  • Full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), and Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
  • Opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and exposure to executive leadership.
  • Networking events and the chance to build lasting relationships.
  • Potential for full-time employment after internship.

Working at PepsiCo

PepsiCo fosters a culture where everyone is invited to be themselves, influence others, and grow their skills. The company encourages innovation, taking risks, and challenging the status quo. It values diversity, inclusion, and making a positive impact globally, supporting employees to learn, develop, and make a difference in the world.

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Job Details

Posted AtAug 26, 2025
Job CategoryMarketing
Salary81k-179k
Job TypeInternship
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceIntern

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About PepsiCo

Website

pepsico.com

Location

Plano, TX

Industry

Fruit and Vegetable Canning

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