Large Format Sales District Leader - Sarasota, FL

Large Format Sales District Leader

PepsiCo Sales is looking for a Large Format Sales District Leader to lead a team of 12-18 large format sales representatives and merchandisers to drive superior marketplace execution and customer service. The Large Format Sales District Leader will have the opportunity to cultivate relationships and manage multiple priorities to make a positive business impact.

Responsibilities:

• Manage, motivate and develop a team of frontline sales representatives in order to increase daily productivity and improve business performance
• Coach and lead a team of full-time merchandisers on selling and display execution, merchandising standards, and ensure accurate and timely orders are submitted
• Assign full-time merchandisers to a consistent set of large format and high-volume accounts to service on a regular basis; as needed, adjust store assignments to ensure proper service coverage for any fill-ins or backup
• Conduct 'work-withs/ route rides' with frontline 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
• Set productivity and service targets and ensure proper resource allocation between accounts
• Directly Oversee the Merchandising Function, including ensuring proper coverage of full-time Merchandisers in their designated account territories

Compensation and Benefits: 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. Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 15% of annual salary paid out quarterly. Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement. 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
• This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Safe driving record strongly preferred

EEO Statement: Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Age.