Full Service Vending Trainee

Pepsi Bottling Ventures; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is seeking a Full Service Customer Representative to join our team. The role involves filling products in full service vending machines, maintaining customer service standards, and ensuring up-to-date products are supplied to customers.

This position requires a high school diploma or GED, valid DOT-related license as applicable, and the ability to lift 85 pounds. You will build relationships with store personnel, manage inventory, and collaborate with KAMs to meet account

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical prior to first day of employment.
• One (1) year route sales driving experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift 85 pounds easily and push/pull product on a hand cart continuously.
• Detail-oriented and have numerical aptitude.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Able to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Able to complete PBV driving test and meet driving standards.

Responsibilities

• Rotate, merchandise, and stock products across assigned retail accounts, including gondolas, racks, coolers, and secondary displays.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with store owners and managers through effective, one-on-one selling.
• Ensure shelves, coolers, displays, and backroom areas are clean, organized, and visually appealing.
• Manage product inventory and place accurate orders to maintain in-stock conditions.
• Execute all customer development agreement (CDA) elements and promotional programs as directed.
• Collaborate with Key Account Managers (KAMs) to align on account needs and priorities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Numerical aptitude

Written and oral communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Unbottle YOUR Potential at Pepsi Bottling Ventures!At Pepsi, we spread home-grown joy, in our special Pepsi Bottling Ventures way! Pepsi Bottling Ventures is the nation’s largest private bottler and distributor of Pepsi beverages. Pepsi Bottling Ventures is based in NC, SC, MD, & DE.APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:CURRENT PBV EMPLOYEE, please login to Workday to complete the job application. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.If you are NOT a current employee, please click “Apply” and complete job application.Job DescriptionPepsi Bottling Ventures is seeking a Full Service CR to join our team.Who We AreWe are jointly owned by Suntory and PepsiCo. Suntory is a family-owned business founded in Japan more than 125 years ago that is known globally for their beverages and innovative spirit. PepsiCo has a 125-year plus legacy as a global leader in convenient foods and beverages. We represent Suntory’s non-alcoholic beverage industry in the United States and have an 80-year plus legacy of providing PepsiCo products to the Carolinas and beyond.What We DoWe make, sell, and distribute PepsiCo and other beverages. We do business in five states and sell PepsiCo beverages to most of the market in our geographic regions. We also develop our own line of beverages, producing and distributing a growing product line nationally.What Makes Us UniqueWe bring you the beverages you love. We bring PepsiCo’s beloved beverages and more to you and our customers. As a part of Suntory, we believe in dreaming big and boldly pursuing our dreams, growing for good, and giving back to society. We innovate to create new beverages, like our Nature’s Twist refreshing lemonade line, and we continuously expand our beverage portfolio to bring you and our customers joy.What We Look for in Team MembersWe value integrity, teamwork, accountability, adaptability, and communication in all we do and expect from all team members. We’d love to receive your application and talk with you about your interest in the position if the overview below describes you.Full Service CR Role OverviewThe Full Service Customer Representative is responsible for filling products in our full service vending machines, maintaining good customer service, and ensuring up-to-date products are supplied to customers. This position is also responsible for maintaining a neat and clean area around the machines, collecting monies, and reconciling the route at close of each day.Day-to-Day ResponsibilitiesRotate, merchandise, and stock products across assigned retail accounts, including gondolas, racks, coolers, and secondary displays.Build and maintain strong relationships with store owners and managers through effective, one-on-one selling.Ensure shelves, coolers, displays, and backroom areas are consistently clean, organized, and visually appealing.Manage product inventory and place accurate orders to maintain in-stock conditions and minimize out-of-stocks.Execute all customer development agreement (CDA) elements and promotional programs as directed.Collaborate and communicate regularly with Key Account Managers (KAMs) to align on account needs and priorities.Other duties as assigned.Required QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED.License required depends on vehicle class operated- CDL-A (combination vehicle over 26,000lbs), CDL-B (over 26,000 lbs) or regular license (under 26,000 lbs).Must be able to pass a DOT physical prior to first day of employment. (Must be able to obtain a CDL permit by the 15th business day and 45 business days from their date of hire in which to obtain the license, if CDL is not currently held.)Must provide current DOT medical card, if valid.One (1) year route sales driving experience preferred.Must be able to lift 85 pounds easily and able to push/pull product on a hand cart continuously throughout the day.Detail-oriented and have numerical aptitude.Good written and oral communication skills.Able to organize and prioritize tasks.Able to successfully complete PBV driving test and meet driving standards.Able to work hours necessary to complete assigned tasks.Compensation and BenefitsAs part of your total compensation package, you will also receive the following benefits:Paid time off, including holidays, vacation days, personal days, parental leave, and bereavement leave401(k) with a company matchMedical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as supplemental health plan options, including accident, critical illness, and hospitalizationSaving and spending accountsCompany-paid telemedicine servicesFree counseling and information servicesWellness programCompany-paid life insuranceCompany-paid disability coverageAdoption assistanceEducation assistanceLegal service plan optionPay advance optionUnfortunately, we will be unable to offer visa sponsorships to candidates.EOE M/F/D/VPepsi Bottling Ventures is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling 1-800-662-8792 or via e-mail at [e-mail]