Sales District Leader - West Monroe, LA

PepsiCo•West Monroe, LA

5d•$66,900 - $111,950•Onsite

About The Position

We are PepsiCo Sales. We are game changers, mountain movers and history makers. We are 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®

Requirements

A minimum of 2 years managing frontline employees
Consumer packaged goods experience in a Direct Store Delivery environment
Highly motivated individual with excellent communication, negotiation, influencing, and follow up skills
Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and/ or weekends
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)
Requires DOT certification during pre-onboarding process
Must be willing and able to lift up to 40 lbs. periodically

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

The District Sales Leader role will include a 6 - 12+ month leadership training program.
The District Sales Leader will receive a customized on-boarding plan to assimilate and develop the necessary skillset.
The on-boarding plan includes learning the Frito Lay Route Sales System and gaining exposure to the key players and functions across the Region Business Team.
The formalized training program for this position involves 4-6 months of route level work to learn the foundation of the business and develop an understanding of our Direct Store Delivery (DSD) network and supply chain.
The DSL will have responsibility for all aspects of managing a sales district comprised of 10-15 Route Sales Representatives (RSR’s).
Each District Sales Leader leads a $10-15 Million dollar business.
All District Sales Leaders are responsible for administrative and technical support, as well as facilitating information to direct reports.
It is imperative that candidates have strong leadership skills, communication skills and thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing work environment.