District Sales Leader Designate

Frito-Lay is a division of PepsiCo, Inc., and is the world's largest snack food company with global sales reaching over $28 Billion. Frito-Lay is the manufacturer and distributor of over 200 brands including 8 of the top 10 largest selling consumer packaged goods in the United States.

Key Responsibilities

You will share responsibility for all aspects of managing a sales district of 10-12 Route Sales Persons (RSR) with varying levels of experience and education. Each District Sales Leader leads a 5-10 Million dollar business. You will be responsible for administrative and technical support, as well as facilitating information. The DSL Designate must manage multiple tasks simultaneously. The DSL 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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Successfully complete all activities included in the DSL Designate training program

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

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

Will be located in the Union Grove, WI area.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Consumer Packaged Goods/Food & Beverage Industry experience or knowledge strongly preferred

Demonstrated ability to focus & manage multiple priorities

Strong selling and communication skills combined with a c ommitment and proven ability to succeed within a fast paced sales organization

A history of upward mobility at fast-paced companies

8-10 years solid sales experience to include key account management, hands on day to day sales operational experience with strong, proven leadership capability with a track record of leading and influencing large teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum of 5 years of Sales experience

Experience leading a large, multi-leveled workgroup

Experience with expense management and/or managing a P&L

Authorized to work in United States on a permanent basis

Must be 21 years of age or older

Clean driving record for the past 3 years

Must pass a drug screen and background investigation

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

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

Successfully complete all activities included in the DSL Designate training program

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

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

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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