District Sales Manager Designate

As a District Sales Leader Designate for Frito Lay you will complete a 6+ month onboarding program to assimilate and develop the necessary skillset to successfully promote into the District Sales Leader position. During your onboarding we will provide you with 4-6 months of 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.

Upon completion of the designate training program, you will promote to a District Sales Leader assuming responsibility for all aspects of running a sales district; leading 10-15 Route Sales Representatives (RSR’s) while leading a $5-15 Million dollar business. Your strong leadership skills, interpersonal skills and ability to thrive in a dynamic, constantly changing work environment is vital to your success in this role.

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Total Rewards:

• The salary range is 70,500 - 74,000 based on various factors. The Sales District Leader role is eligible for mileage reimbursement based on the PepsiCo Travel and Expense Policy. After successful completion of your training, the Designate will be promoted to the Sales District Leader level and become bonus eligible at a 15% target bonus. The promotion to the next level may result in a salary increase within compensation guidelines.
• 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.
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.

Major Tasks, Accountabilities and Key Responsibilities:

• Successfully complete all activities included in the Sales District Leader Designate onboarding program
• Effectively develop, build and maintain positive relationships with customers (store management) while growing sales/selling in/executing 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 your route sales reps to discuss performance, selling and customer service skills
• Coach your team to successfully sell against baseline and promotional opportunities
• Develop sales strategies through collecting and interpreting statistical data utilizing PepsiCo specific applications
• Partner with product supply team to build 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, weekends, and/or holidays.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of 2 years managing frontline employees, leadership skills
• 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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Sales: 1 year (Preferred)
• Leadership: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person