Sales District Leader

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 74,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a frontline merchandising lead to drive large format execution across pods and manage a team of merchandisers. You will partner with the Territory Sales Leader to elevate selling, displays, and customer service in a high-volume environment.

The role requires at least 2 years in leadership, flexibility for early mornings, evenings and weekends, and the ability to lift up to 60 lbs. A valid driver's license and MS Office proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Must be willing and able to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.
• Safe driving record strongly preferred.
• Team Spirit! We are looking for someone to inspire others.

Responsibilities

• Lead large format execution for Pods and support Territory Sales Leader.
• Coach and lead a team of full-time merchandisers on selling and displays.
• Own large format customer relationships and flag risks.
• Support business development, including crafting pitch strategies.
• Assign merchandisers to key accounts to ensure coverage.
• Conduct field work to develop merchandising and customer service skills.
• Track KPIs and oversee compliance and audits.
• Coordinate with Sales Reps to execute merchandising strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Flexibility

Team Spirit

Safe driving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 Perform 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 strengthen the 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an Executional Leader in large format for Pods, providing a second layer of sales and service support for the Territory Sales Leader
• Coach and lead a team of full-time merchandisers on selling, display execution, and merchandising standards. Via dotted line reporting relationship, provide guidance, influential leadership and support to Large Format Presell Representatives with key selling initiatives
• Ownership over large format customer relationships, flagging any potential risks or concerns
• Support large format overall business development, including crafting pitch strategies and materials
• Assign full-time merchandisers to a consistent set of large format and high-volume accounts to service on a regular basis; as needed, adjust store assignments to ensure proper service coverage for any fill-ins or backup
• Conduct ‘work-withs/route rides’ with frontline employees to develop their merchandising and customer service skills
• Apply knowledge of merchandising principles to drive productivity
• Brief frontline employees on scheduling and meeting productivity goals
• Anticipate potential customer issues; apply contingency planning to avoid customer dissatisfaction
• Train frontline employees and utilize processes and tools
• Interview, train, and onboard any newly hired merchandisers
• Track and monitor key performance metrics (KPIs) including review volume and waste targets and action against opportunities
• Oversee Pod compliance including conducting audits of merchandiser and LF PSR in-store huddles and daily digests
• Supervise daily operations, delegate tasks and monitor progress
• Work closely with the Territory Sales Leader and Sales Representatives to execute sales strategy across the merchandising team
• Solicit feedback and input from the Sales Representatives working alongside the Merchandising Team as part of the regular performance review process
• Set productivity and service targets, measure performance to drive accountability.

Compensation and Benefits

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $73,600 - $123,150.
• 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 15% 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
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and weekends
• Must be willing and able to lift up to 60 lbs. periodically
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Must have a valid driver's license
• This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States
• Safe driving record strongly preferred
• Team Spirit! We are looking for someone to inspire others

EEO Statement

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4909, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Age

If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.

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