Large Format Sales District Leader Designate

About the role

The Sales District Leader (SDL) Designate will report directly into the Area Sales manager and will learn about our business model, our processes and gain the experience of how to influence cross functionally, interact with our teams and develop and lead a strategic agenda to drive results. In this role you will benefit from a program which begins with a structured onboarding allowing you the opportunity to acclimate to PepsiCo's fast paced environment. Build strong foundational knowledge while also increasing ownership and responsibility within this role to set you up for success as you will be responsible for leading execution and managing the customer relationships in large format accounts.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of frontline employees to merchandise orders for key customers in a fast-paced direct store delivery environment
• Directly manage full-time Merchandisers servicing large volume stores, such as supermarkets and Mass Merchants
• Indirectly lead Large Format Presell Representatives and Territory Sales Representatives through a dotted line reporting relationship, providing guidance and leveraging influential leadership to ensure cohesive performance across the broader large format team
• Drive superior marketplace execution and customer service, share growth and profit performance
• Interview, hire, train, promote, and manage all aspects of the performance of the full-time Merchandising team
• Schedule Merchandisers, assess performance against performance metrics, and provide feedback on performance on a regular basis

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience
• 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, Power Point)
• Must have a valid driver's license
• This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States
• Safe driving record strongly preferred
• Team Spirit - looking for someone to inspire others

Preferred experience

• Sales: 1 year
• Consumer packaged goods in a direct store delivery environment: 1 year
• Customer relationship management experience
• Ability to relocate

Compensation

The expected compensation range for this position is between $66,900 - $111,950. Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.

Benefits

• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life)
• Defined Contribution Retirement Plan