District Sales Leader Designate - Full-time / Part-time

PepsiCo offers the world's largest portfolio of billion-dollar food and beverage brands, including 19 different product lines that generate more than $1 billion in annual retail sales each. Our main businesses Quaker, Tropicana, Gatorade, Frito-Lay, and Pepsi Cola also make hundreds of other enjoyable foods and beverages that are respected household names throughout the world. With net revenues of approximately $60 billion, PepsiCo's people are united by our unique commitment to sustainable growth by investing in a healthier future for people and our planet, which we believe also means a more successful future for PepsiCo. We call this commitment Performance with Purpose: PepsiCo's promise to provide a wide range of foods and beverages for local tastes; to find innovative ways to minimize our impact on the environment, including by conserving energy and water usage, and reducing packaging volume; to provide a great workplace for our associates; and to respect, support, and invest in the local communities where we operate. {C}{C}{C}

Frito-Lay, a key business unit within PepsiCo, is a market leader in the snack food industry. We are the makers of some of {C}{C}{C}America's favorite snack foods including, FRITOS, LAY'S, DORITOS, CHEETOS, AND TOSTITOS.

This position will be based in the Central Gulf Region of Frito Lay which consists of locations in the states of TN, LA, MS, AL, AR, or northern FL.

Job Description

The Sales District Leader Designate role is designed as a 12+ month leadership training program. As a Sales District Leader Designate, you will receive a customized on-boarding plan to assimilate and assure skill transfer in preparation for a Sales District Leader position. You will learn the Frito Lay Route Sales System and base skills of the Sales District Leader position. You will gain exposure to the key players and functions across the Region Business Team. The training and assimilation for this position involves 6+ months of route level work to learn the foundation of the business and develop an understanding of our DSD network and supply chain. The job is in a physical work environment with varying length work days/schedule. In the retail industry, weekends and holidays are often our most demanding days. Candidates must be willing and prepared to work weekends and holidays as is required.

Upon completion of the training program, you will share responsibility for all aspects of managing a sales district of 10-12 Route Sales Representatives (RSR) with varying levels of experience and education. Each Sales District Leader leads a 5-10 Million dollar business. You will be responsible for administrative and technical support, as well as facilitating information. The Sales District Leader Designate must manage multiple tasks simultaneously. The Sales District Leader Designate must be able to analyze situations accurately taking effective action under narrow time constraints. It is imperative that you have strong leadership skills, good communication skills and thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing work environment.

Key Responsibilities

Successfully complete all activities included in the Sales District Leader Designate training programs

Successfully interact with Customers and effectively sell in and execute sales programs and initiative

Lead district meetings focused on plan to achieve sales objectives and other goals

Conduct one-with-one meetings with RSR's to discuss performance

Conduct "work-withs" and coaching sessions with RSR's to develop their selling and customer service skills

Coach RSR's to successfully sell against baseline and promotion opportunities

Collect, chart and interpret statistical data; manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Prepare and deliver sales presentations to customers as required

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated leadership ability

Highly motivated self starter

Skilled at managing financial results

3-5 years of prior related experience, preferably in Food /Beverage, DSD/Retail, etc

Prior direct management experience leading a team of people

Minimum Qualifications

Must be willing to drive a step van for 6+ months during training and on the job as needed

Department of Transportation (DOT) physical and/or certification may also be required.

Must pass a drug screen and background investigation

Clean driving record for the past 3 years

Must be 21 years of age or older

Authorized to work in United States on a permanent basis

Bachelor's Degree

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,

protected veteran status, or disability status.

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