Territory Sales Lead

Overview

We are PepsiCo Sales. We are game changers, mountain movers and history makers. We are a diverse group, spread among 200 countries and united by a shared set of values and goals. That's why we Win with Purpose. Together, we blaze new trails, succeed, celebrate, and never settle for second best. At PepsiCo, we're committed to performing well as individuals and in teams, to be a faster, stronger, and better company as a whole.

Are you hungry to be a part of the World's largest portfolio of billion-dollar food and beverage brands? Then Now is the time to explore the opportunities of PepsiCo: what makes you unique makes us better. Pepsi Beverages North America (PBNA) is PepsiCo's beverage manufacturing, sales and distribution operating unit in the United States and Canada. This position will be part of the North America Beverage organization.

A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyone's invited. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are or where you're from, you can influence the people around you and the world at large. By showing up, you'll have the opportunity to learn, develop, and grow our unique skill sets at work. Our supportive teams can fuel your professional goals to make a global impact. Join us. Dare for Better.

Responsibilities

The Territory Sales Leader is responsible for leading a team of 8-14 frontline sales representatives, frontline sales leaders and Merchandising Team Leads to drive superior marketplace execution and customer service. The Territory Sales Leader will also have the opportunity to cultivate relationships and manage multiple priorities to make a positive business impact.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for volume, revenue and market share growth in a designated
• Responsible for managing sales and merchandising hours, overtime and labor budget
• Leading collaboration and team effectiveness of customer pod structure
• Manage, motivate, and develop a team of employees in order to increase sales, daily productivity and improve business performance
• Conduct 'work-withs/route rides' with employees to develop their selling and customer service skills
• Work proactively with customers to understand business needs and develop strong relationships
• Maintain process improvement to further enhance productivity of PepsiCo's selling and delivery model
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members to ensure orders are submitted, delivered, and merchandised according to plan
• Activate local and national marketplace initiatives and promotions to build brand development and maximize brand performance
• Hold regular weekly meetings with cross functional teams, including Sales Representatives and Merchandising Team Leads to discuss sales and territory strategies
• Set productivity and service targets and ensure proper resource allocation between accounts
• Oversee the Merchandising Function, including ensuring proper coverage of full-time Merchandisers in their designated account territories
• As needed, assist Sales Representatives or Merchandising Team Leads with ad hoc tasks, including but not limited to coaching, intermittent daily routing, and/or customer onboarding

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $69,900 - $117,000.
• 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.
• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 15% of annual salary paid out quarterly.
• Paid time off in accordance with policy is subject to eligibility and includes vacation, holiday, sick, bereavement and parental leave.
• Vacation: for eligible full-time employees, a minimum of 15 paid vacation days.
• Holidays: for eligible full-time employees, the company provides 10 paid holidays annually.
• Sick Leave: for eligible full- time employees, 10 days (80 hours) of paid sick leave benefits are available for absences related to non-job-related injury. Sick leave benefit will be accrued during your first year at 1 day for each month worked in that calendar year.
• Bereavement Leave: In the event of a death of an immediate family member, full-time and part-time regular employees are eligible to receive up to three (3) consecutive working days with pay.
• Parental Leave: for eligible employees, the company offers paid parental leave for up to 6 weeks to allow for a time of bonding with their newborn or newly adopted child.
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years managing frontline employees or demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent work experience
• Team Spirit! We are looking for someone to inspire others
• Consumer packaged goods experience in a direct store delivery environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and/or weekends
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Must be willing and able to lift up to 40 lbs. periodically
• 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
• At least 1 year of sales experience

Helpful Experience:

• Consumer packaged goods in a direct store delivery environment: 2 years (Preferred)
• Customer relationship management experience (preferred)
• Previous people management experience or demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Consumer packaged goods in a direct store delivery environment: 1 year (Preferred)