District Sales Leader Designate - Central New England - Full-time / Part-time

District Sales Leader Designate - Frito-Lay

The District Sales Leader ( DSL ) Designate role is designed as a 6-9 month leadership training program. As a DSL Designate, you will receive a customized on-boarding plan to assimilate and assure skill transfer in preparation for a District Sales Leader position. You will learn the Frito Lay Route Sales System and base skills of the District Sales 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 4 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 SalesPersons (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.

Responsibilities Included:

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

Position Requirements:

Bachelors Degree or applicable work experience

Demonstrated leadership ability

Class C Drivers License and clear driving record for past 3 years

Good physical condition able to climb, push/pull, bend, stoop and kneel

Highly motivated self starter skilled at leading people and managing financial results

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

Prior Direct Management Experience leading a team of people Frito-Lay is an equal opportunity employer.

Authorized to work in United States on a permanent basis

Must be 21 years of age or older

Must pass a drug screen and background investigation

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors 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.

PepsiCo is an equal opportunity employer Minorities/Females/People with Disabilities/Protected Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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