Sr. Manager, Food Service Sales - Ridgefield, WA

PepsiCo; Ridgefield (WA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the food and beverage industry as a Senior Manager of Food Service. This role offers the chance to lead a dynamic team, drive sales productivity, and foster strategic partnerships across various channels including colleges, hospitals, and retail. With a focus on maximizing revenue and ensuring customer satisfaction, you'll utilize your leadership and analytical skills to make a significant impact. Enjoy a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being and career growth. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Vacation Days

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred, MBA a plus.
• Food Service or consumer packaged goods experience.
• Demonstrated analytical and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Maximize volume and revenue in key assigned food service accounts.
• Provide business coaching and career development guidance.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with customers.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Computer Proficiency (Microsoft Suite)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

MBA

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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 US (PBUS) is PepsiCo’s beverage manufacturing, sales and distribution operating unit in the United States. This position will be part of the US Beverage organization.

Responsibilities

The Senior Manager of Food Service, also known as a Channel Manager, will provide functional leadership and ownership of Food Service field sales productivity, execution, and leadership development within an assigned Food Service channel. Customers for the Food Service team will be primarily Colleges and Universities, Hospitals, Workplaces, Recreation, Specialty Retail and Education accounts, and could potentially include Restaurants. This role will lead and manage a team of sales direct reports.

• Maximize volume and revenue in key assigned food service accounts by utilizing fact-based selling methods
• Provide business coaching/ career development guidance to direct reports and team
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with customers and drive customer satisfaction through superior service and execution
• Activate local and national marketplace initiatives and promotions to build brand development and maximize brand performance
• Ensure customers are complying with PBC contract requirements
• Work closely with the selling operations team to improve overall customer satisfaction
• Analyze customer information and business trends using IRI and Nielsen data to identify and expand business opportunities
• Responsible for coordinating fountain, bottle and can and supply income growth
• Oversee trade and spending budgets

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $118,700 - $198,800
• 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 annually
• Paid time off in accordance with policy is subject to eligibility and includes vacation, holiday, sick, bereavement and parental leave
• Vacation: for eligible full-time employees, a minimum of 15 paid vacation days
• Holidays: for eligible full-time employees, the company provides 10 paid holidays annually
• Sick Leave: for eligible full- time employees, 10 days (80 hours) of paid sick leave benefits are available for absences related to non-job-related injury. Sick leave benefit will be accrued during your first year at 1 day for each month worked in that calendar year
• Bereavement Leave: In the event of a death of an immediate family member, full-time and part-time regular employees are eligible to receive up to three (3) consecutive working days with pay
• Parental Leave: for eligible employees, the company offers paid parental leave for up to 6 weeks to allow for a time of bonding with their newborn or newly adopted child
• 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 strongly preferred, MBA a plus
• Food Service or consumer packaged goods experience
• Solid leadership and interpersonal skills required
• Demonstrated analytical and math skills
• Demonstrated computer proficiency: Microsoft suite
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Must be willing and able to lift 40 lbs. periodically
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

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