Large Format Sales District Leader - Designate
About the Role
We are PepsiCo Sales—a diverse, global team united by a shared purpose: to Win with Purpose. As part of Pepsi Beverages North America (PBNA), this position sits within the North America Beverage organization. Here, you’ll work in a culture where everyone is invited to dare to be themselves, learn, develop, and grow while making a global impact alongside supportive teams.
Responsibilities
- Serve as an executional leader in large-format sales, providing a second layer of support for the Territory Sales Leader.
- Coach and lead a team of full-time merchandisers on selling, display execution, and merchandising standards.
- Provide guidance and influential leadership to Large Format Presell Representatives via a dotted-line reporting relationship.
- Own large-format customer relationships, flagging risks or concerns and supporting overall business development, including crafting pitch strategies.
- Assign full-time merchandisers to consistent high-volume accounts and adjust store assignments as needed for proper service coverage.
- Conduct ‘work-withs/route rides’ to develop frontline employees’ merchandising and customer service skills.
- Apply merchandising principles to drive productivity and brief employees on scheduling and productivity goals.
- Anticipate and mitigate potential customer issues through contingency planning.
- Train, interview, and onboard newly hired merchandisers.
- Track and monitor key performance metrics (KPIs), including volume, waste targets, and action against opportunities.
- Oversee Pod compliance, including audits of merchandiser and LF PSR in-store huddles and daily digests.
- Supervise daily operations, delegate tasks, and monitor progress.
- Collaborate with the Territory Sales Leader and Sales Representatives to execute sales strategy across the merchandising team.
- Solicit feedback from Sales Representatives as part of the performance review process.
- Set productivity and service targets, measuring performance to drive accountability.
- Manage all aspects of the full-time Merchandising team’s performance, including hiring, training, promoting, and scheduling.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum 2 years of leadership experience.
- Willingness to relocate within WA or Oregon markets after onboarding (preferred).
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
- Must be willing and able to lift up to 60 lbs. periodically.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Valid driver’s license; safe driving record strongly preferred.
- Ability to inspire and lead teams.
Helpful Experience
- 1+ years in sales (preferred).
- 1+ years in consumer packaged goods within a direct store delivery environment (preferred).
- Customer relationship management experience (preferred).
- Ability to relocate (preferred).
Pay
The expected compensation range for this position is $66,900–$111,950. Actual starting salary will consider location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education. Eligible employees may receive a performance-based bonus (target payout: 15% of annual salary, paid quarterly).
Benefits
PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to elections and eligibility, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Disability, health, and dependent care reimbursement accounts.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Insurance (accident, group legal, life).
- Defined contribution retirement plan.
- Paid time off, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.