Merchandising Team Lead

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading global company where you will lead frontline employees to merchandise products effectively. As part of a diverse organization, you'll be empowered to influence and make a global impact. This role offers the chance to develop your leadership skills while ensuring customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment. With a commitment to personal and professional growth, you will play a vital role in driving productivity and success. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of a company that values diversity and innovation in the food and beverage industry.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Performance Bonus

Qualifications

• 2+ years of leadership experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to merchandise orders in a direct store delivery environment.
• Train and supervise frontline employees to achieve delivery goals.

Skills

Leadership

Sales

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Equivalent Work Experience

Job description

Overview

We are PepsiCo Sales. We are game changers, mountain movers and history makers. We are a diverse group, spread among 200 countries and united by a shared set of values and goals. That’s why we Win with Purpose. Together, we blaze new trails, succeed, celebrate, and never settle for second best. At PepsiCo, we’re committed to performing well as individuals and in teams, to be a faster, stronger, and better company as a whole.

Are you hungry to be a part of the World’s largest portfolio of billion-dollar food and beverage brands? Then now is the time to explore the opportunities of PepsiCo: what makes you unique makes us better. Pepsi Beverages North America (PBNA) is PepsiCo’s beverage manufacturing, sales and distribution operating unit in the United States and Canada. This position will be part of the North America Beverage organization.

A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyone’s invited. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you can influence the people around you and the world at large. By showing up, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop, and grow our unique skill sets at work. Our supportive teams can fuel your professional goals to make a global impact. Join us. Dare for Better.

The Merchandising Team Lead is responsible for leading a team of frontline employees to merchandise orders to key customers in a fast-paced direct store delivery environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of merchandising principles to drive productivity
• Manage multiple priorities while allocating resources between accounts
• Brief the frontline employees on scheduling and meeting delivery goals
• Anticipate potential customer issues; apply contingency planning to avoid customer dissatisfaction
• Train frontline employees and utilize PBC processes and tools
• Understand cost per unit constraints when meeting customer needs
• Help employees prioritize the work and promote teamwork
• Supervise daily operations, delegate tasks and monitor progress
• Set productivity and service targets, measure performance to drive accountability
• Coach, lead and develop Merchandisers to support the sales organization and improve daily productivity via route rides three times a week, minimum
• Conduct team meetings and safety training to ensure that preventive measures are enforced
• Demonstrate strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills
• Possess strong organizational and prioritizing skills
• Have a highly developed sense of urgency
• Demonstrated results in improving business performance through leadership

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $65,300 - $101,850
• Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process
• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 10% of annual salary paid out quarterly
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent work experience
• +2 years of leadership experience
• Minimum 1 year of sales experience preferred
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and weekends
• Must be willing and able to lift up to 60 lbs. periodically
• Consumer packaged goods in a direct store delivery environment: 1 year (Preferred)

*This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States

EEO Statement

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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