Sales District Leader

PepsiCo•Louisville, KY

8h•Onsite

About The Position

We are PepsiCo Sales. We are game changers, mountain movers and history makers. We are a diverse group, spread among 200 countries and united by a shared set of values and goals. That’s why we Perform with Purpose. Together, we blaze new trails, succeed, celebrate and never settle for second best. At PepsiCo, we’re committed to performing well as individuals and in teams, to strengthen the company as a whole. Are you hungry to be a part of the World’s largest portfolio of billion-dollar food and beverage brands? Then now is the time to explore the Possibilities of PepsiCo. Frito Lay is PepsiCo’s snack manufacturing, sales and distribution operating unit. They have the world’s largest portfolio of billion-dollar foods and are specifically responsible for the growth of some of America’s favorite snack foods, including FRITOS®, LAY’S®, DORITOS®, CHEETOS®, AND TOSTITOS®. The District Sales Leader will have responsibility for all aspects of managing a sales district comprised of 10 - 25 Route Sales Representatives (RSR’s) and will lead a lead a $5 - 15 Million dollar business.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent work experience required.
Highly motivated individual with excellent communication, negotiation, influencing, and follow up skills.
A minimum of 2 years managing frontline employees highly preferred.
Strong leadership skills required.
Strong communication skills required.
Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing work environment required.
Consumer packaged goods experience in a Direct Store Delivery environment highly preferred.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and/or weekends.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point) required.
Requires DOT certification during pre-onboarding process.
Must be willing and able to lift up to 40 lbs. periodically.

Responsibilities

Manage a sales district comprised of 10 - 25 Route Sales Representatives (RSR’s).
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.
Learn the Frito Lay Route Sales System.
Gain exposure to key players and functions across the Region Business Team.
Complete 4-6 months of route level work to learn the foundation of the business and develop an understanding of the Direct Store Delivery (DSD) network and supply chain.
Work in a physical work environment with varying length of workdays/schedule.