Large Format Sales District Leader Designate

Overview

We are PepsiCo Sales. We are game changers, mountain movers and history makers. We are a diverse group, spread among 200 countries and united by a shared set of values and goals. That’s why we Win with Purpose. Together, we blaze new trails, succeed, celebrate, and never settle for second best. At PepsiCo, we’re committed to performing well as individuals and in teams, to be a faster, stronger, and better company as a whole. 

Are you hungry to be a part of the World’s largest portfolio of billion-dollar food and beverage brands? Then now is the time to explore the opportunities of PepsiCo: what makes you unique makes us better. PepsiCo Beverages U.S (PBUS) is PepsiCo’s beverage manufacturing, sales and distribution operating unit in the United States. This position will be part of the North America Beverage organization.

Responsibilities

The Sales District Leader (SDL) Designate will report directly into the Area Sales manager and will learn about our business model, our processes and gain the experience of how to influence cross functionally, interact with our teams and develop and lead a strategic agenda to drive results. In this role you will benefit from a program which begins with a structured onboarding allowing you the opportunity to acclimate to PepsiCo’s fast paced environment.

Build strong foundational knowledge while also increasing ownership and responsibility within this role to set you up for success as you will be responsible for leading execution and managing the customer relationships in large format accounts.

Lead a team of frontline employees to merchandise orders for key customers in a fast-paced direct store delivery environment. Position is directly responsible for full-time Merchandisers, whose primary set of responsibilities is to service large volume stores, such as supermarkets, Mass Merchants, etc. 

This role also indirectly leads Large Format Presell Representatives and Territory Sales Representatives through a dotted line reporting relationship, providing guidance, leveraging influential leadership to ensure cohesive performance across the broader large format team. This role will drive superior marketplace execution and customer service, share growth and profit performance. 

As the manager of full-time Merchandisers, this role will have the authority to interview, hire, train, promote, and manage all aspects of the performance of the full-time Merchandising team.  

Specific management duties, include but are not limited to, interviewing, selecting, training, and scheduling Merchandisers, assessing performance against performance metrics, and providing feedback on performance on a regular basis. 

Compensation and Benefits:

The expected compensation range for this position is between $66,900 - $111,950. 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience

• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience

• Willingness to relocate within our WA or Oregon markets after onboarding is preferred

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and weekends

• Must be willing and able to lift up to 60 lbs. periodically

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)

• Must have a valid driver's license

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

• Safe driving record strongly preferred

• Team Spirit! We are looking for someone to inspire others

Helpful Experience:

• Sales: 1 year (Preferred)

• Consumer packaged goods in a direct store delivery environment: 1 year (Preferred)

• Customer relationship management experience (preferred)

• Ability to relocate (preferred)

EEO Statement

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. Please view our Pay Transparency Statement.