Territory Sales Leader

PepsiCo; Saint Marys (Elk County); On-site; USD 73,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 15% of annual salary

Paid time off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Disability insurance

Retirement plan (Defined Contribution)

Job summary

PepsiCo Sales in the United States seeks a Territory Sales Leader to guide a team of 8-14 frontline reps and Merchandising leads, driving volume, revenue, and market share while delivering top-tier customer service. You will manage labor budgets, develop talent, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to execute plans and promotions that boost PepsiCo brands.

A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, with 2+ years of leadership and CS experience, and a strong willingness to lift up to 40 lbs.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years managing frontline employees or demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Previous sales or retail experience.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred and/or equivalent work experience.
• Team Spirit! We are looking for someone to inspire others.
• Time management skills.
• Consumer packaged goods experience in a direct store delivery environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and/or weekends.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power BI).
• Customer relationship management experience.
• Must be willing and able to lift up to 40 lbs. periodically.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Safe driving record strongly preferred.
• This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 8-14 frontline sales reps, frontline sales leaders and Merchandising Team Leads to drive marketplace execution and customer service.
• Manage volume, revenue and market share growth in a designated area.
• Oversee labor budgets, overtime and sales/merchandising hours.
• Foster collaboration and effectiveness of the customer pod structure.
• Develop and motivate team to improve sales and productivity.
• Conduct work-withs and route rides to grow selling and service skills.
• Build strong customer relationships and understand business needs.
• Improve productivity of selling and delivery model through process improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure orders are submitted, delivered and merchandised as planned.
• Activate local and national promotions to grow brand development and performance.
• Hold weekly cross-functional meetings to discuss territory strategies and targets.
• Set productivity and service targets and allocate resources accordingly.
• Oversee full-time Merchandisers in designated account territories.

Skills

Leadership

Sales experience

Time management

Customer relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

The Territory Sales Leader is responsible for leading a team of 8-14 frontline sales representatives, frontline sales leaders and Merchandising Team Leads to drive superior marketplace execution and customer service. The Territory Sales Leader will also have the opportunity to cultivate relationships and manage multiple priorities to make a positive business impact.

Primary Accountabilities:

• Responsible for volume, revenue and market share growth in a designated
• Responsible for managing sales and merchandising hours, overtime and labor budget
• Leading collaboration and team effectiveness of customer pod structure
• Manage, motivate, and develop a team of employees in order to increase sales, daily productivity and improve business performance
• Conduct ‘work-withs/route rides’ with employees to develop their selling and customer service skills
• Work proactively with customers to understand business needs and develop strong relationships
• Maintain process improvement to further enhance productivity of PepsiCo’s selling and delivery model
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members to ensure orders are submitted, delivered, and merchandised according to plan
• Activate local and national marketplace initiatives and promotions to build brand development and maximize brand performance
• Hold regular weekly meetings with cross functional teams, including Sales Representatives and Merchandising Team Leads to discuss sales and territory strategies
• Set productivity and service targets and ensure proper resource allocation between accounts
• Oversee the Merchandising Function, including ensuring proper coverage of full-time Merchandisers in their designated account territories
• As needed, assist Sales Representatives or Merchandising Team Leads with ad hoc tasks, including but not limited to coaching, intermittent daily routing, and/or customer onboarding

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $73,400 - $122,850.
• 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 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

• A minimum of 2 years managing frontline employees or demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Previous sales or retail experience
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred and/or equivalent work experience
• Team Spirit! We are looking for someone to inspire others
• Time management skills
• Consumer packaged goods experience in a direct store delivery environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and/ or weekends
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power Bi)
• Customer relationship management experience
• Must be willing and able to lift up to 40 lbs. periodically
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Safe driving record strongly preferred
• This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States

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