Delivery District Leader

PepsiCo • Rome, GA

1d • $66,900 - $111,950

About The Position

The Delivery District Leader (DDL) leads frontline employees who deliver orders to key customers in a fast-paced direct store delivery environment. The role manages a group of 10–20 CDL-certified delivery drivers and works with sales representatives and warehouse operations to meet customer and sales-force needs. The position is part of Pepsi Beverages North America, PepsiCo’s beverage manufacturing, sales, and distribution operating unit in the United States and Canada.

The DDL is responsible for customer service and timely deliveries, developing drivers and improving productivity, maintaining delivery process improvements, and ensuring compliance with Department of Transportation and PBC safety standards. The role also conducts team meetings and safety training. The position requires a flexible schedule that may include early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends, and periodically lifting up to 40 pounds.

The expected compensation range is $66,900–$111,950. Actual starting salary may depend on location and job-related skills, experience, and education. A performance-based bonus has an eligibility target payout of 10% of annual salary, paid quarterly. Benefits, subject to eligibility and elections, include paid time off and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Demonstrated strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritizing skills.
• A highly developed sense of urgency.
• Demonstrated results improving business performance through leadership.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings (4 a.m.–6 a.m. starts), evenings, and/or weekends.
• Must be willing and able to lift up to 40 pounds periodically.
• Must have indefinite authorization to work in the United States.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of experience managing frontline employees preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Class A CDL certification recommended but not mandatory.
• A safe driving record is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of frontline employees delivering orders to key customers in a fast-paced direct store delivery environment.
• Manage a group of 10–20 delivery drivers.
• Answer field customer calls regarding deliveries and ensure 100% customer service.
• Ensure daily store delivery time windows are met.
• Work proactively with sales representatives and warehouse operations to understand customer and sales-force needs.
• Coach, lead, and develop drivers to support the sales organization and improve daily productivity, including conducting gate-to-gate route rides at least twice a week.
• Maintain process improvements to enhance delivery productivity.
• Ensure compliance with Department of Transportation and PBC safety standards.
• Conduct team meetings and safety training to ensure preventive measures are enforced.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus with an eligibility target payout of 10% of annual salary, paid quarterly.
• Paid time off, subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick leave, and bereavement leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, subject to elections and eligibility.
• Disability coverage.
• Health and dependent care reimbursement accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Accident, group legal, and life insurance.
• Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed