Leadership Development Sales Associate

Suntory • Harrisburg, NC

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is seeking a Leadership Development Sales Associate to join our team! This 18–24-month immersive development experience will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and leadership capabilities needed to step into key roles such as Territory Sales Manager, Food Service Representative, or Key Account Manager. Upon successful completion of the Management Trainee Program, candidates will be assigned a supervisory-level position in one of our NC/SC territories.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field (required)
• Prior sales, customer service, or leadership experience — internships welcome
• Demonstrated leadership through extracurricular involvement
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills
• Ability to meet driving qualifications (may include obtaining a CDL A or B)
• Willingness to relocate following program completion
• Ability to work necessary hours, including occasional weekends/holidays
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future

Responsibilities

• Engage in a structured rotation across multiple departments to gain a full understanding of PBV’s sales and operational ecosystem.
• Complete hands-on, manager-guided curriculum designed to strengthen your business acumen and leadership skills.
• Build competencies in sales strategy, customer service, route operations, product management, and commercial execution.
• Take on real supervisory responsibilities as you progress through the program.
• Utilize tools and technologies including computers, handheld systems, pallet jacks, route trucks, and more.
• Travel across training locations (approximately 30%) to support learning and development.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including holidays, vacation days, personal days, parental leave, and bereavement leave
• 401(k) with a company match
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as supplemental health plan options, including accident, critical illness, and hospitalization
• Saving and spending accounts
• Company-paid telemedicine services
• Free counseling and information services
• Wellness program
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid disability coverage
• Adoption assistance
• Education assistance
• Legal service plan option
• Pay advance option

What This Job Offers

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