Retail Sales Associate

PepsiCo

5h

About The Position

We are PepsiCo Sales — game changers, relationship builders, and growth partners. Across more than 200 countries, our teams are united by a shared commitment to Perform with Purpose. Together, we build meaningful connections, drive growth, celebrate wins, and never settle for second best. Are you ready to represent some of the world’s most trusted and loved food brands? Join PepsiCo and help bring Quaker, Gamesa, and Sabritas products to life for customers and communities across Southern California.
Quaker/Gamesa/Sabritas is part of PepsiCo’s U.S. foods and snacks division, bringing together wholesome Quaker oat-based products, authentic Gamesa Hispanic cookies, and Sabritas peanuts. We take pride in delivering quality, flavor, and value while strengthening our connection with both Hispanic and mainstream consumers. The Retail Sales Associate serves as a trusted business partner to assigned retail customers. This role is responsible for delivering exceptional in-store execution, identifying growth opportunities, and building strong, long-term customer relationships that support sustainable sales performance and brand visibility.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years of retail sales experience in the consumer packaged goods or food industry.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with customers and internal partners.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Customer-focused mindset with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Willingness to drive throughout the assigned territory up to 100% of the work schedule.
• Valid California driver’s license with a safe driving record; use of a personal and reliable vehicle required (mileage reimbursed).
• Capable of lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Must have indefinite right to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Must reside within San Diego county.
• Represent PepsiCo’s Quaker, Gamesa, and Sabritas portfolios with professionalism, integrity, and consistency during every store visit.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with store managers and store-level teams.
• Secure retailer commitment for promotional events, display programs, and new product placements.
• Implement approved blocked sets and planograms in alignment with brand standards.
• Execute Point-of-Sale materials to support promotional, seasonal, and brand-building initiatives.
• Ensure products are properly rotated, fresh, and visually appealing at all times.
• Tailor merchandising solutions to align with individual retailer layouts, strategies, and business goals.
• Complete required store surveys, mileage submissions, and expense reimbursement documentation accurately and on time.
• Retail accounts include, but are not limited to: Cardenas, El Super, Northgate, Superior, Vallarta, and other independent grocers across the Greater San Diego and Imperial Valley territories.

Benefits

• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED