Route Sales Associate - Foods

PepsiCo•Akron, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Route Sales Associate brings PepsiCo products, including Lay’s, Doritos, and Cheetos, to local stores and keeps shelves stocked. The role is based in Akron, Ohio, and has an annual target pay of $64,030. Associates work five days per week with rotating days off. Start times vary, typically falling between 3 and 4 a.m.; end times vary depending on route completion and business needs. The position includes driving a PepsiCo truck, delivering and checking in orders, unloading and stocking product, maintaining inventory freshness, ordering product, keeping records, and building relationships with store managers. Training is provided through hands-on and classroom instruction. The work is fast-paced and hands-on, with much of the day spent on the move and involving lifting, bending, and moving product. Full-time team members are offered competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to build a long-term career at PepsiCo.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Have a valid driver’s license with proof of insurance and the ability to obtain other licensures required by state law.
Be able to frequently lift 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Drive a PepsiCo truck on a route and serve local stores.
Deliver and check in orders with store teams, including collecting proof of delivery when needed.
Unload product, stock shelves and displays, and rotate inventory to maintain freshness and quality.
Order product and maintain records using provided tools; training is provided.
Build relationships with store managers to grow sales, secure displays, and execute national and local initiatives.