Route Sales Associate - Foods

PepsiCo • Topeka, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Route Sales Associate brings PepsiCo brands, including Lay’s, Doritos, and Cheetos, to local communities by serving stores and keeping shelves stocked. The role involves driving a PepsiCo truck on an assigned route, delivering and checking in orders, unloading and merchandising products, rotating inventory, placing orders, maintaining records, and building relationships with store managers to support sales and promotional initiatives.

The position is based in Topeka, Kansas, with routes that may cover the surrounding area and other locations. It has a five-day workweek with two varying days off, and employees can expect to work 45 or more hours per week. Start times range from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m., averaging around 4 a.m. Workdays may last 8–12 hours depending on market selling activity, and schedules may change based on route assignments. Hands-on and classroom training are provided. The work is fast-paced and active, involving lifting, bending, and moving products throughout the shift.

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 as 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 orders and check them in with store teams, including collecting proof of delivery when needed.
• Unload products, stock shelves and displays, and rotate inventory to ensure freshness and quality.
• Order products and maintain records using provided tools.
• Build relationships with store managers to grow sales, secure displays, and execute national and local initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and meaningful benefits are referenced for full-time team members; specific benefits are not listed.
• Opportunities to grow a long-term career at PepsiCo.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed