Pre-Sell Account Manager Rt 33216 / East Charlotte - University Area

About Us

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is the nation’s largest private bottler and distributor of Pepsi beverages, serving North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, and Delaware. We are jointly owned by Suntory and PepsiCo. Suntory is a family-owned business founded in Japan more than 125 years ago, known globally for their beverages and innovative spirit. PepsiCo has a 125-year-plus legacy as a global leader in convenient foods and beverages. We represent Suntory’s non-alcoholic beverage industry in the United States and have an 80-year-plus legacy of providing PepsiCo products to the Carolinas and beyond.

We make, sell, and distribute PepsiCo and other beverages across five states, covering most of the market in our geographic regions. We also develop our own line of beverages, producing and distributing a growing product line nationally. As part of Suntory, we believe in dreaming big, innovating—like our Nature’s Twist refreshing lemonade line—and giving back to society.

Our leaders embrace a coaching leadership style, empowering team members while valuing integrity, teamwork, accountability, adaptability, and communication.

About the Role

The Pre-Sell Account Manager orders product, gains distribution on new products, and ensures merchandising standards are met in all small-format accounts.

Responsibilities

• Develops all assigned accounts relative to sales volume, market share, product distribution, space allocation, and customer service.
• Takes inventory and places orders for future delivery to avoid out-of-stocks and reduction of out-of-date product.
• Rotates products, cleans shelving, and stocks product from the store’s backroom onto shelves, displays, coolers, and vending equipment.
• Sells and executes promotions, solicits placement of equipment, and sells sufficient product inventory.
• Provides excellent service to assigned accounts; creates and maintains goodwill with all customers.
• Builds displays and participates in store resets to stimulate sales.
• Creates and utilizes point-of-sale signage.
• Completes required paperwork accurately and timely, maintaining legibility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• One (1) year of sales experience in the beverage industry preferred.
• Ability to perform basic financial calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor for extended periods.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Self-starter with excellent follow-up skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Must meet PBV driving qualifications.
• Ability to work hours necessary to complete assigned tasks.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including holidays, vacation days, personal days, parental leave, and bereavement leave.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as supplemental health plans (accident, critical illness, hospitalization).
• Saving and spending accounts.
• Company-paid telemedicine services.
• Free counseling and information services.
• Wellness program.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid disability coverage.
• Adoption assistance.
• Education assistance.
• Legal service plan option.
• Pay advance option.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorships to candidates.