District Sales Leader

PepsiCo • Lethbridge, AB

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Frito Lay Canada, the District Sales Leader will lead a team of sales representatives to meet or exceed all sales objectives. This role involves staff coaching, training, and motivation to improve selling techniques, service, and route operations. The leader will be responsible for promotional forecast accuracy and planning, growing the business by expanding distribution in new and existing accounts, and implementing sales, marketing, merchandising, and personnel programs through effective communication with Route Sales Representatives. Additionally, the role requires conducting business reviews with key decision makers, maintaining business control requirements including inventory and sales reporting accuracy, and regular travel (30-40% of time) to ensure consistent leadership and sales standards within the District and to attend regional meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Must have a valid Driver's License and reliable vehicle
• 3-5 years sales experience with a consumer packaged goods or retail organization
• Minimum 2 years experience in a people leadership role with demonstrated ability to coach others
• Knowledge of a Direct Store Delivery system preferred
• Outstanding organizational skills as demonstrated by your ability to handle multiple priorities, problem solve complex or difficult situations and meet deadlines or targets.

Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed all Sales Objectives
• Staff, coach, train and motivate a team to improve selling techniques, service and route operations
• Responsible for promotional forecast accuracy and planning
• Grow the business by expanding distribution in new and existing accounts
• Implement all sales, marketing, merchandising and personnel programs through effective communication with Route Sales Representatives
• Conduct business reviews with key decision makers
• Maintain business control requirements including inventory and sales reporting accuracy
• Able to travel regularly (at least 30-40% of time) to ensure consistent leadership and sales standards within the District and to attend regional meetings.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits designed to fit your unique needs
• A dynamic and inclusive culture that promotes you to bring your whole-self to work
• Inspiring positive change for people and the planet with sustainability goals
• A supportive team that will encourage your professional growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior