Sales District Leader - Franklin, LA

PepsiCo•Lafayette, LA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Frito Lay, a division of PepsiCo, is seeking a Sales District Leader to manage a sales district of 10-25 Route Sales Representatives (RSRs) and oversee a business valued at $5-15 Million. This role includes a comprehensive 12+ month leadership onboarding and training program, involving 4-6 months of route-level work to understand the Direct Store Delivery (DSD) network and supply chain. Upon completion of training, the District Sales Leader will be responsible for all aspects of managing their assigned sales district, providing administrative and technical support, and facilitating information to their direct reports. The position operates in a physical work environment with varying workdays and schedules.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills.
Excellent negotiation skills.
Excellent influencing skills.
Excellent follow-up skills.
Strong leadership skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and/or weekends.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point).
Must be willing and able to lift up to 40 lbs. periodically.
Requires DOT certification during pre-onboarding process.
Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent work experience required.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 2 years managing frontline employees.
Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing work environment.
Consumer packaged goods experience in a Direct Store Delivery environment.

Responsibilities

Manage a sales district comprised of 10-25 Route Sales Representatives (RSRs).
Lead a $5-15 Million dollar business.
Provide administrative and technical support to direct reports.
Facilitate information to direct reports.
Complete a 12+ month leadership onboarding/training program.
Gain exposure to key players and functions across the Region Business Team.
Learn the Frito Lay Route Sales System.
Perform route level work for 4-6 months to learn the foundation of the business.
Develop an understanding of the Direct Store Delivery (DSD) network and supply chain.
Obtain DOT certification during the pre-onboarding process.
Lift up to 40 lbs. periodically.