Early Talent Program / Commercialization

Overview At Pepsi Co, 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 Pepsi Co 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. 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 Pepsi Co 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 Pepsi Co! (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
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.
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