Manager In Training (MIT)

Pepsi MidAmerica; Pomona (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepsi MidAmerica in Missouri is seeking a motivated MIT to join our team. This role focuses on developing leadership skills, building relationships with store managers and customers, and learning aggressive sales strategies to reach goals.

As a local, family‑owned company, we value hands‑on training, teamwork, and long‑term growth. The MIT program offers exposure to multiple departments and a path to senior management within the Pepsi MidAmerica family.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of management experience recommended.
• Ability to work and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office, online research, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Analyze situations & problem solving
• Regular training, evaluation, and development of personnel
• Create & manage relationships with customers of Pepsi MidAmerica
• Positively represent Pepsi MidAmerica at all times
• Maintain Pepsi MidAmerica standards while creating sales opportunities in designated accounts and prospective accounts.

Skills

Management experience

Customer relationship skills

MS Office

Sales aptitude

Excellent communication

Job description

Join the Pepsi MidAmerica Team!

Now Hiring: MIT - Manager in Training

Locations: Ozark and surrounding areas

Company Description

Pepsi MidAmerica is a family-owned company with a rich tradition of investing in community goodwill. Our family of over 900 members spans Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Arkansas. We are currently looking to expand our membership so that we can continue to build the relationships that have defined our company for over 85 years. As Pepsi MidAmerica continues to grow, leadership will be needed. In preparation for this growth, we are looking for strong candidates with exceptional leadership skills.

Job Description

Pepsi MidAmerica is looking for a highly motivated, aggressive, & self-driven Professional MIT to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop innovative strategies to achieve sales goals, as well as make meaningful connections with our customers.

Pepsi MidAmerica is seeking local, enthusiastic individuals to join our sales and management team and help build customer relations in your local area. The Professional Sales Manager position would require, but is not limited to, the following skill sets and responsibilities:

• Develop a close relationship with Store Managers and ensures that all accounts are maintained consistently with our policies.
• Interpersonal skills to work with a wide variety of people daily, build and maintain relationships, and network.
• Confidence and strong self‑assuredness to succeed in maintaining relationships with existing customers, as well as building relationships with prospective customers.
• Strong communication skills to clearly convey the attributes and benefits of products and services to existing and potential customers.
• Customer service and sales skills to listen to the concerns and needs of a customer, and the ability to address their needs.
• Physical endurance, and the ability to be on one’s feet, and travel as business dictates.
• Ability to identify prospective customers, generate leads, and convert competitor accounts.
• Contact new and existing customers to discuss needs.
• Emphasize the features of products and services, and answer customer and potential customer questions regarding products and services.
• Negotiate product and service pricing and terms and prepare sales agreements.
• Collaborate with colleagues from many different sectors of the Pepsi MidAmerica Team.
• Create and maintain contact lists and follow up with customers to maintain and build relationships.
• Meet and exceed customer service expectations.
• Maintain professional relationships with co‑workers and customers.
• Maintain Pepsi MidAmerica standards, while creating sales opportunities in designated accounts and prospective accounts.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Analyze situations & problem solving
• Constant involvement with all activities in the department
• Regular training, evaluation, and development of personnel
• Create & manage relationships with customers of Pepsi MidAmerica
• Positively represent Pepsi MidAmerica at all times

Qualifications

• 2+ years of management experience recommended
• Ability to work and multitask in a fast‑paced environment
• Basic computer skills such as Microsoft Office, online research, and typing/editing reports

If you are interested in exploring new opportunities and have a willingness to grow with a stable, family‑owned company, then apply to Pepsi MidAmerica today!

Pepsi MidAmerica is an Equal Opportunity Employer.