Sales District Leader - Shreveport, LA

PepsiCo Inc.; Good Roads (LA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a Sales District Leader to manage a district of 10-25 Route Sales Representatives and a $5-15 million business from Shreveport, LA. You will provide administrative and technical support, coach teams, and drive achievement of sales objectives.

You will lead district meetings, analyze data, forecast product availability, and present plans to customers. A strong leader with excellent communication and scheduling flexibility is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years managing frontline employees.
• CPG experience in a Direct Store Delivery environment.
• Strong communication, negotiation, influencing, and follow-up skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Requires DOT certification and MVR review during pre-onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Interact with store management and drive execution of sales programs and initiatives.
• Lead district meetings and set plans to achieve sales objectives.
• Conduct one-on-one meetings with RSRs to discuss performance and skills.
• Coach RSRs to maximize baseline and promotional opportunities.
• Collect and interpret data using PepsiCo applications.
• Forecast product availability with the supply team based on promotions and history.
• Prepare and deliver sales presentations as required.
• Work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Lift up to 40 lbs. periodically.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Influencing

Follow up

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

DOT certification

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 Possibilities of PepsiCo.

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 your team. It is imperative that candidates have strong leadership skills, communication skills and thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing work environment.

• 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

Please note this position will be based out of the Shreveport, LA location

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $66,900 - $111,950.
• 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.
• This role is eligible for mileage reimbursement based on the PepsiCo Travel and Expense Policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• A minimum of 2 years managing frontline employees
• Consumer packaged goods experience in a Direct Store Delivery environment
• Highly motivated individual with excellent communication, negotiation, influencing, and follow up skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Requires Department of Transportation (DOT) certification and successful Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) review during pre-onboarding process
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

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 4901-4919, 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

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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