Early Talent Program / Commercialization

Overview:

At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Pepsi, Doritos and Lipton Ice Tea, our work touches millions of people every day.

At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.

Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact on your career and on the world around you.

Are you a recent graduate or a new professional looking for a unique career opportunity? Discover opportunities for growth and reinvention at PepsiCo with our Dare for Tomorrow program!

Dare for Tomorrow is a two-year contracted program, offering enhanced growth opportunities through a well-constructed development program, with a focus on gaining expertise in the related function.

We are looking for a Dare for Tomorrow to join our Commercialization team in İstanbul.

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  Online Application (15 May - 7 June): You will complete the online application with filling out a brief form including the details of your profile.
• Video Interview (9 - 15 June): You will complete a video interview consisting of 3 short questions about your motivation and abilities
• Face-to-Face Assessment (6 - 17 July): You will be invited to a face-to-face assessment at PepsiCo Headquarters where you will experience analyzing a business case in a group discussion
• Interview (23 - 29 July): You will have a chance to share more about yourself in a meeting with your future line manager.
• Welcome to PepsiCo! (15 September)

Responsibilities:

• Support the coordination and execution of local Innovation & Commercial Change projects in Turkey in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Work closely with marketing, sales, R&D, supply chain, finance, and global stakeholders to follow up on project activities and ensure smooth communication across teams.
• Assist in maintaining alignment on key project milestones, timelines, and deliverables to support successful project execution.
• Track project progress and contribute to the timely delivery of product launches and commercial initiatives.
• Support the preparation and coordination of stage-gate meetings by gathering relevant data, updates, and project documentation.
• Assist the project manager in managing stage-gate processes, ensuring proper documentation, and monitoring compliance with project governance standards.
• Identify potential project risks, monitor critical issues, and escalate concerns to relevant stakeholders when necessary.
• Analyze project timelines, processes, and financial impacts while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and simplification opportunities across ways of working.

Qualifications:

• Fresh graduates or professionals with a maximum 1 year of working experience (Note that you can apply if you will graduate before August 2026)
• Fluent in both English and Turkish
• Agile approach to work in a dynamic environment
• Strong collaboration and communication skills