Sales District Leader Designate

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This position contributes to the Frito Lay sales and distribution operating unit. Are you hungry to be a part of the World’s largest portfolio of billion dollar food and beverage brands who's specifically responsible for the growth of some of America’s favorite snack foods, including Fritos, Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, and Tostitos?

As a District Sales Leader Designate for Frito Lay you will complete a 6+ month onboarding program to assimilate and develop the necessary skillset to successfully promote into the District Sales Leader position. During your onboarding we will provide you with 4-6 months of route level training to learn the foundation of the business and develop an understanding of our Direct Store Delivery (DSD) network and supply chain, while teaching you the role of the frontline route sales reps you will eventually lead.

Upon completion of the designate training program, you will promote to a District Sales Leader assuming responsibility for all aspects of running a sales district; leading 10-15 Route Sales Representatives (RSR’s) while leading a $5-15 Million dollar business. Your strong leadership skills, interpersonal skills and ability to thrive in a dynamic, constantly changing work environment is vital to your success in this role.

• Successfully complete all activities included in the Sales District Leader Designate onboarding program.
• Effectively develop, build and maintain positive relationships with customers (store management) while growing sales/selling in/executing sales programs and initiatives.
• Lead district meetings focused on a plan to achieve sales objectives and goals.
• Conduct one-on-one meetings and “work withs” with your route sales reps to discuss performance, selling and customer service skills.
• Coach your team to successfully sell against baseline and promotional opportunities.
• Develop sales strategies through collecting and interpreting statistical data utilizing PepsiCo specific applications.
• Partner with product supply team to build accurate forecasts based on promotions and historical performance to ensure product availability.
• Prepare and deliver sales presentations to customers as required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $61,400 - $95,750.
• 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.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• A minimum of 2 years leading a team of frontline employees.
• Consumer packaged goods experience in a Direct Store Delivery environment preferred.
• Ability to motivate yourself and others while delivering excellent communication, negotiation, influencing, and follow up skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must meet DOT & Fleet qualifications.
• Safe driving record strongly preferred.
• Able and willing to lift up to 40 lbs. periodically.

This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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.

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