Entry Level Market Manager Jobs
New grad market manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Food & Beverage, and Science & Research, with employers like Mastercard, PepsiCo, and Thermo Fisher Scientific hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
As a Market Sales Manager at poppi, you’ll be the driving force behind retail sales execution in your territory. In this field-based role, you’ll manage large-format, convenience & gas, and away-from-home accounts, ensuring flawless market execution while expanding poppi’s footprint. You’ll provide leadership, coaching, to the teams you support to maximize impact, while visiting stores daily to strengthen customer relationships and bring the poppi brand to life in market.
Responsibilities
- Drive in-store execution and brand growth for poppi within your assigned territory; and maximize upsell opportunities for poppi displays and equipment.
- Coordinate with sales leadership to ensure smooth communication around retailer activations, key initiatives, and upcoming focus areas.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with retailers to support the overall growth of the poppi brand in your territory.
- Provide leadership, coaching, to ensure the teams you support deliver maximum impact in the market.
- Collaborate with the PepsiCo field sales team to implement strategies that support brand development and improve performance.
- Leverage syndicated data to identify opportunities, guide sales strategy, and drive impactful market execution.
- Participate in local and regional crew drives and sales blitzes to help meet market development goals.
WHAT YOU BRING
- You’re a Driver: You have an unwavering desire to succeed, a deep commitment to building brand awareness and a strong work ethic that thrives in fast-paced sales environments.
- You’re a Great Communicator: You know how to tailor your message, bring people along, and keep things moving.
- You Do the Right Thing: Even when no one’s looking, your integrity guides your decisions.
- You Take Pride in the Details: You believe execution matters and you bring precision to everything you work on.
- You’re Resourceful: When things are unclear, you figure it out. You know how to find answers, make decisions, and keep things moving.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- The expected compensation range for this position is between $73,400 - $122,850.
- Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
- Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 15% of annual salary paid out quarterly.
- Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
- In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 1+ years of industry related experience (Consumer Packaged Goods, Food & Beverage, Retail, and/or Grocery).
- Experience planning and executing sales strategies, including high level in-store execution within large and small format accounts.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook) and experience using sales-tracking software.
- Valid state driver’s license for the posted state or territory, and reliable transportation in accordance with State requirements for motor vehicles.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Travel is required for business-related meetings and field-based market blitzes.
- Some lifting and the movement of moderate loads require 50-pound lifting requirement.
- Willingness to work outside of standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, based on business demands.
- The ability to sit, stand, walk, and type for long periods of time.
- Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions.
Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Age
If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.
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Entry Level Market Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level market manager job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for candidates who can show applied experience, even if it came from internships, class projects, or freelance work. A portfolio demonstrating campaign execution, market research, or data analysis gives you a concrete edge. Tailoring your application to show familiarity with the tools and channels a specific company uses, such as CRM platforms or digital ad systems, signals readiness to contribute from day one.
Which companies hire entry level market managers?
Companies hiring entry level market managers right now include Mastercard, PepsiCo, and Thermo Fisher Scientific, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Both large consumer brands and growth-stage companies across retail, technology, and services regularly bring on entry level candidates to support product launches, regional campaigns, and market research initiatives.
Are there remote entry level market manager jobs?
Yes, though many entry level roles still favor in-office or hybrid arrangements. About 8% of entry level market manager openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with fully remote positions more common at technology companies and digital-first brands. Hybrid schedules are the most frequent setup at mid-size companies that want early-career hires building team relationships on-site.
Are these new grad market manager jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior market manager roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or coursework toward the requirement, or accepts a portfolio in place of a lengthy work history. Searching for "junior" or "associate" alongside "market manager" will surface the broadest set of new grad opportunities.
Which industries hire the most entry level market managers?
Entry Level market manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Food & Beverage, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors tend to hire at the entry level because they run high volumes of localized campaigns, product promotions, or territorial sales programs that benefit from dedicated junior managers who can be trained on company-specific processes quickly.