Route Sales Associate - Foods

PepsiCo•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Route Sales Associate delivers PepsiCo foods, including brands such as Lay’s, Doritos, and Cheetos, to local stores and helps keep shelves stocked. The role serves as part of a relief pool covering vacations and leaves of absence, so availability to work any day Sunday through Saturday is required. Days off rotate until a route is bid on and won, and schedules may change based on business needs. Start times are between 3 a.m. and 6 a.m., depending on format, and the workday ends when the work is complete. The position includes driving a PepsiCo truck, delivering and checking in orders, unloading and stocking products, rotating inventory, ordering products, maintaining records, and working with store managers to support sales and merchandising initiatives. Hands-on and classroom training are provided. The work is fast-paced and active for most of the day, involving lifting, bending, and moving products. The stated annual target is $64,400, with base pay and overtime; this is a base-salary position eligible for overtime. PepsiCo describes competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to develop a long-term career for full-time team members.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old.
Have a valid driver’s license with proof of insurance and be able to obtain other licensures required by state law.
Be able to frequently lift 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Be available to work any day of the week, Sunday through Saturday.

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 products, stock shelves and displays, and rotate inventory to maintain freshness and quality.
Order products and maintain records throughout the day using provided tools.
Build relationships with store managers to grow sales, secure displays, and execute national and local initiatives.