Route Sales Associate - Foods

PepsiCo•Normal, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Route Sales Associate brings PepsiCo brands such as Lay’s, Doritos, and Cheetos to local stores, keeping shelves stocked for consumers. The role drives a PepsiCo truck on an assigned route, delivers and checks in orders with store teams, unloads and stocks products, rotates inventory, orders product, and maintains records using provided tools. The associate also builds relationships with store managers to grow sales, secure displays, and carry out national and local initiatives. The position is based in Normal, Illinois. The associate primarily covers vacations, so weekly schedules and days off vary; schedules are communicated four weeks in advance. Associates work five days and have two days off in each seven-day work week. Standardized start times range from 3:00 a.m. to 6:30 a.m., depending on the weekly schedule. The end time is when work is completed. Hands-on and classroom on-the-job training is provided. The work is fast-paced and hands-on, with the associate on the go for most of the day and frequently lifting, bending, and moving product. PepsiCo describes competitive pay, meaningful benefits, and opportunities to grow 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 the ability to obtain other licenses required by state law.
Be able to frequently lift 40 pounds, with or without a 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 throughout the day using provided tools.
Build relationships with store managers to grow sales, secure displays, and execute national and local initiatives.