District Manager in Training

PepsiCo • Lincoln, NE

416d • $55,800 - $97,500

About The Position

The District Manager in Training at PepsiCo/Frito-Lay is a full-time role designed to prepare individuals for the position of District Sales Leader. This position involves completing a comprehensive onboarding program that includes route-level training and leadership development. The role focuses on building relationships with customers, leading a team of Route Sales Representatives, and driving sales growth for a portfolio of popular snack food brands. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong leadership and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to thrive in a dynamic work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• A minimum of 2 years leading a team of frontline employees
• Be able to meet DOT certification
• Consumer packaged goods experience in a Direct Store Delivery environment preferred
• Ability to motivate yourself and others while delivering excellent communication, negotiation, influencing, and follow up skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Safe driving record strongly preferred
• Able and willing to lift up to 40 lbs. periodically

Nice To Haves

• Sales experience (1 year preferred)

Responsibilities

• Successfully complete all activities included in the Sales District Leader Designate onboarding program
• Effectively develop, build and maintain positive relationships with customers (store management) while growing sales/selling in/executing sales programs and initiatives
• Lead district meetings focused on a plan to achieve sales objectives and goals
• Conduct one-with-one meetings and 'work withs' with your route sales reps to discuss performance, selling and customer service skills
• Coach your team to successfully sell against baseline and promotional opportunities
• Develop sales strategies through collecting and interpreting statistical data utilizing PepsiCo specific applications
• Partner with product supply team to build accurate forecasts based on promotions and historical performance to ensure product availability
• Prepare and deliver sales presentations to customers as required
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and/or weekends.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree