Frito-Lay Contract Route Sales Representative - Thunder Bay (6-Months)

PepsiCo; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading snack foods company in Ontario is looking for a Route Sales Representative responsible for developing and servicing a growing snack foods business for retail customers. The role involves managing product placement, identifying customer needs, and executing promotions. Candidates should possess organizational skills, sales experience in consumer-packaged goods, and a valid driver's license. This position offers competitive compensation and supports your professional growth in an inclusive culture.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Dynamic and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Valid full G or class 5 driver's license.
• Clear and clean driving record.
• Flexible scheduling including weekends and holidays.
• Previous sales experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage product placement and inventory.
• Identify changing customer needs through product review.
• Develop assigned accounts regarding sales volume and customer service.
• Execute national and local promotions.

Skills

Sales experience

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Job description

Overview

As a Route Sales Representative at Frito Lay Canada, there are two main accountabilities: (1) selling and developing the business and (2) servicing customers through delivery and merchandising. You will be responsible for developing and sustaining a growing snack foods business to an assigned group of retail customers, for example, grocery, gas and convenience stores.

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits designed to fit your unique needs
• A dynamic and inclusive culture that promotes you to bring your whole-self to work
• Inspiring positive change for people and the planet with sustainability goals
• A supportive team that will encourage your professional growth and development

Responsibilities

• Executing hands on activities: managing product placement on shelves, increasing shelf facings and racks, handling carton returns, inventory movement and cleaning shelving and racks
• Identifying changing customer needs through a constant review of the highest selling products
• Developing all assigned accounts relative to sales volume, market share, product distribution, space allocation and customer service objectives
• Selling and executing national and local promotions, soliciting placement of incremental marketing equipment, displays, racks and selling product inventory for customer volume demands
• Managing inventory to ensure balanced accounts and fresh products for customers

Qualifications

• Valid full G or class 5 driver’s license
• A car or reliable, consistent access to a car and a clear/clean driving record
• Scheduling flexibility: work schedule can vary (weekends/holidays included)
• Previous sales experience with a consumer-packaged goods or retail organization preferred
• Outstanding organizational skills (able to handle multiple priorities, problem solve, meet targets

Why work at PepsiCo

At Frito Lay Canada, we are the saviours of the smiles and heroes of the hangry. You’re invited to be a part of a global team of innovators who make, move, and sell these products—which are enjoyed by more than 1 billion people a day. A career at Frito Lay Canada means working in a culture where everyone’s welcome. It takes a lot of muscle power and pride to create products that deliver smiles. This is a place where you stand out when you join in. Become a Frito Lay Canada team member.