Frito Lay Route Sales Representative - 6 Month Contract

PepsiCo; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 1,940,711 - 2,625,668; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Inclusive culture

Sustainability goals

Job summary

PepsiCo Canada is seeking a Route Sales Representative to drive sales and service for assigned retail accounts, including grocery and convenience stores. You will focus on product placement, inventory movement, and merchandising to grow the business.

Responsibilities include executing promotions, optimizing shelf space, and maintaining accurate inventories. A valid driver’s license is required, and scheduling may include weekends and holidays to meet demand.

Qualifications

• Valid full G or Class 5 driver’s license.
• Car or reliable access to a car and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Execute hands-on activities: manage product placement on shelves, increase shelf facings, handle carton returns, inventory movement, and cleaning shelving.
• Identify changing customer needs through reviewing top-selling products.
• Develop all assigned accounts relative to sales volume, market share, distribution, space allocation, and customer service objectives.
• Sell and execute national and local promotions, solicit placement of marketing equipment, displays, racks, and inventory.
• Manage inventory to ensure balanced accounts and fresh products for customers.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

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
• 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)

POWER THE BRANDS PEOPLE LOVE

From the products on shelves to the moments consumers share every day, PepsiCo’s frontline teams make it happen. Through the essential work of making, moving, and selling our products, you bring beloved brands, like Lay’s, Quaker, and Gatorade into homes and communities around the world.

Here, you’ll build skills, work with a company that values its people, and grow with opportunities designed for your success, today and for the long run.

Join us, and be part of a team that works together, takes pride in what we deliver, and creates smiles every day.

AI Disclosure: PepsiCo may use Artificial Intelligence as part of its hiring process. Specifically, we may use AI-based tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Compensation: $965/weekly