Manager In Training (MIT)

Join the Team at Pepsi MidAmerica

For over 85 years, Pepsi MidAmerica has proudly served communities across Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Arkansas. As a family-owned company with more than 900 team members, we're built on strong relationships, community involvement, and a commitment to growth.

We're expanding - and we're looking for motivated leaders ready to grow with us.

Position: Manager in Training (MIT)

This is an exciting leadership development opportunity designed for driven professionals who want to grow into management roles within our sales organization.

As an MIT, you'll:

• Develop innovative strategies to achieve and exceed sales goals
• Build meaningful, lasting customer relationships
• Gain hands-on leadership and management experience
• Work alongside a supportive and collaborative team

What You'll Do

Customer & Sales Leadership

• Build strong relationships with Store Managers and key accounts
• Identify new business opportunities and convert competitor accounts
• Maintain and grow existing customer relationships
• Negotiate pricing and prepare sales agreements
• Ensure accounts align with company policies and standards

Team Collaboration

• Work cross-functionally with various departments
• Represent Pepsi MidAmerica in a positive and professional manner
• Maintain strong relationships with coworkers and customers

Management Development

• Manage multiple projects and priorities
• Analyze situations and solve problems effectively
• Participate in regular training and leadership development
• Support personnel evaluation and development

What You Bring

• 2+ years of management experience required
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
  (4+ years of management experience may substitute for degree)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence in building and maintaining customer relationships
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, research, reporting)
• Physical stamina for travel and being on your feet
• Pay Range: $50,000 to $70,000

Why Join Pepsi MidAmerica?

• Family-owned company with strong values
• Leadership development opportunities
• Growth-focused culture
• Community-driven organization
• Stable and expanding business

If you're ambitious, customer-focused, and ready to grow your leadership career with a respected company - we want to hear from you.

Apply Today!

Chester Depot

102 Industrial Drive

Chester IL 62233