Sales District Leader

PepsiCo; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 74,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

PepsiCo Sales, the world's largest portfolio of billion-dollar brands, seeks a District Sales Leader in the Washington, DC area to guide 10-25 Route Sales Representatives across a $5-15 million district. You will lead onboarding, coaching, and execution of sales programs with store management, driving forecast accuracy and timely promotions.

Responsibilities include district meetings, one-on-one coaching, data interpretation, and delivering compelling presentations while maintaining flexibility

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Minimum of 2 years managing frontline employees.
• CPG/Direct Store Delivery experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license; safe driving record preferred.
• Requires DOT certification.
• This position requires indefinite right to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Manage a district of 10–25 Route Sales Representatives across a $5–15 million district.
• Lead onboarding and route-level training to build foundational skills and DSD network knowledge.
• Interact with store management; sell in/execute sales programs and initiatives.
• Lead district meetings and one-on-one coaching to improve performance.
• Coach RSRs on opportunities and promotions; interpret statistical data.
• Forecast with product supply team to ensure product availability.
• Prepare and deliver sales presentations to customers as required.
• Maintain a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Lift up to 40 lbs periodically.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Forecasting

Negotiation

Coaching

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are PepsiCo Sales. We are game changers, mountain movers and history makers. We are 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.

Frito Lay is PepsiCo’s snack manufacturing, sales and distribution operating unit. They have the world’s largest portfolio of billion-dollar foods and are specifically responsible for the growth of some of America’s favorite snack foods, including FRITOS®, LAY'S®, DORITOS®, CHEETOS®, AND TOSTITOS®.

Responsibilities

The Sales District Leader has responsibility for all aspects of managing a sales district comprised of 10-25 Route Sales Representatives (RSR's). Each Sales District Leader leads a $5-15 Million dollar business. The DSL will be responsible for administrative and technical support, as well as facilitating information to the team. It is imperative that candidates have strong leadership skills, communication skills and thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing work environment.

• As a District Sales Leader for Frito Lay you will complete a 9 month onboarding program to assimilate and develop the necessary skillset. During your onboarding we will provide you with a route level training to learn the foundation of the business and develop an understanding of our Direct Store Delivery (DSD) network and supply chain, while teaching you the role of the frontline route sales reps you will eventually lead.
• Successfully interact with customers (store management) and effectively sell in/execute sales programs and initiatives.
• Lead district meetings focused on a plan to achieve sales objectives and goals.
• Conduct one-with-one meetings and "work withs" with RSR's to discuss performance, selling and customer service skills.
• Coach RSR's to successfully sell against baseline and promotional opportunities.
• Collect and interpret statistical data utilizing PepsiCo specific applications.
• Partner with product supply team to create accurate forecasts based on promotions and historical performance to ensure product availability.
• Prepare and deliver sales presentations to customers as required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and/or weekends.
• Must be willing and able to lift up to 40 lbs. periodically.

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 in accordance with policy is subject to eligibility and includes vacation, holiday, sick, bereavement and parental leave.
• 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.
• This role is eligible for mileage reimbursement based on the PepsiCo Travel and Expense Policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• A minimum of 2 years managing frontline employees.
• Consumer packaged goods experience in a Direct Store Delivery environment.
• Previous sales experience.
• Highly motivated individual with excellent communication, negotiation, influencing, and follow up skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power Bi).
• Requires Department of Transportation (DOT) certification.
• Safe driving record strongly preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

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 4901-4919, 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