Foodservice Sales Representative

PepsiCo

6h • Remote

About The Position

PepsiCo is a global food and beverage leader operating in more than 200 countries and territories with a product portfolio that includes 22 world-famous, billion-dollar brands. From Gatorade to Quaker, LIFEWTR to Lay’s, we make hundreds of enjoyable foods and beverages that are loved throughout the world.
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to be the global leader in convenient foods and beverages by Winning with Purpose. “Winning with Purpose” reflects our ambition to win sustainably in the marketplace and embed purpose into all aspects of the business.
Our employees drive our culture. No two days are the same; we’re dynamic and full of passionate teams embracing new ideas through our collaborative spirit. At PepsiCo, what makes you unique, makes us better!
PepsiCo Foodservice is a division of PepsiCo that brings the company’s entire portfolio of food and beverage brands to market in out-of-home consumption channels to meet consumer needs at work, at play, and on the go.
Rooted in PepsiCo’s “Power of One” principles, PepsiCo Foodservice leverages the scale and breadth of the corporation’s brands to provide a unified voice to its customers and deliver competitive advantage in the fast-growing foodservice and vending channels.
This particular OTM role will have various territory responsibilities throughout Philadelphia, South NJ & Allentown PA and therefore should reside in that area. Expect travel to be around 20%.
This role is listed as a “work from home position” based in Philadelphia / SNJ but requires availability for constant outside responsibilities and 4 Days/Week in the field

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent work experience. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Strong thought-leadership and team management skills
• Identifying Sales Opportunities
• Analyzes and Prioritizes Opportunities
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and/or weekends
• Extensive knowledge of the company landscape and how to manage an effective network
• Superior time management skills, ability to handle multiple projects, set priorities and plan
• Strong use of influencing skills to gain alignment agreement and commitments
• Strong communication, collaboration, influence and impact skills at all levels within an organization
• Self-Starter, ability to work independently in the absence of direct supervision
• Exceptional results orientation – with a high degree of personal initiative and leadership
• Must possess a valid driver's license and safe driving record
• This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Acquire, grow and develop NEW & existing accounts within your sales territory
• Accelerate sales growth within a territory by leveraging specific products, promotions and programs designed to increase sales and profit for both customers and PepsiCo.
• Manage and grow new & existing customer base. Existing customers segments include but not limited to Healthcare, College & University, Recreation, Business & Industry
• Establishment of strategic partnerships focused on delivering long-term, sustainable growth
• Work with Region Director, Area Sales Managers and MDMs prioritizing and executing plans against development opportunities with new & existing business
• Support MDM Distributor Territory: Food Shows, Sales Meetings, Blitzes, Rack Execution
• Analyze business trends and utilize insights to identify, develop and expand business growth opportunities
• Execute and adhere to Gold Standard Work-With Protocol
• Define customer needs by understanding business priorities, business model, customers, and competitor performance in accounts
• Activate local marketplace initiatives and promotions to build and maximize brand development and performance with measurable results
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with customers and drive customer satisfaction through superior service and execution.
• Develop and implement an account management strategy based upon customer requirements and ties into AOP objectives/ KPI’s

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 15% of annual salary paid out annually.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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