Sales Assoc Zone Assistant

PepsiCo; Bedford; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a Zone Administrative Assistant in Bedford, Nova Scotia to support the Zone Sales leadership team by ensuring performance metrics are met. The role includes managing accounts payable, supporting travel arrangements, and consolidating sales data, while fostering a dynamic work culture. Ideal candidates will have experience in consumer goods, strong communication skills, and excellent organizational abilities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

Dynamic and inclusive culture

Support for professional growth and development

Qualifications

• Experience in a consumer packaged goods or retail organization in an administrative role.
• Support experience with senior leaders, working with Directors or Executives.
• Excellent communication skills, personable, and capable of autonomous problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Answering and directing phone calls.
• Updating reports, vacation schedules, and Global Control Systems.
• Managing Zone accounts payable using the purchase card.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

At Frito Lay Canada, the Zone Administrative Assistant will work closely with the Zone Sales Director, Zone Business Manager, and District Sales Leaders within the zone to ensure the team meets all key performance indicators.

What you can expect from us:

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

Responsibilities

• Answering and directing phone calls; Local Process Owner for all Sales Communication Devices
• Updating reports, vacation schedules, and Global Control Systems
• Making travel arrangements and scheduling meetings and appointments
• Consolidating sales data and files within multiple systems as a systems expert
• Managing Zone accounts payable using the purchase card and reconciling monthly
• Assisting in controlling zone expenses by tracking charges to each cost center
• Ensuring annual completion of all expense accruals
• Ordering and maintaining supplies
• Meeting annually with Marks Work Warehouse for employee uniform orders
• Coordinating uniform order gathering
• Organizing, tracking, and paying invoices across multiple vendors and customers
• Supporting Fleet department activities such as scheduling maintenance, payments on rentals, parking infractions, and 407 ETR

Qualifications

• Experience in a consumer packaged goods or retail organization in an administrative role
• Support experience with senior leaders, working with Directors or Executives with high responsibility scope
• Excellent communication skills, personable, and capable of autonomous problem-solving
• Strong organizational skills, capable of managing multiple priorities, problem-solving, and meeting deadlines

Why work at PepsiCo

At PepsiCo, you’re part of a global team of innovators making, moving, and selling products enjoyed by over 1 billion people daily. We foster a welcoming culture where everyone can be themselves, influence others, and make a global impact. Join us to learn, develop, and grow your skills, supported by teams dedicated to your professional and personal goals. Dare for Better.