Location: Summit,MS, USA
This Position is for a District Sales Leader Designate with a work location in Summit, MS.Job Description / OverviewAs a District Sales Leader Designate for the Company you will complete a 6+ month onboarding program to assimilate and develop the necessary skillset to successfully promote into the District Sales Leader position. During your onboarding the Company will provide you with 4-6 months of route level training to learn the foundation of the business and develop an understanding of the Direct Store Delivery (DSD) network and supply chain, while teaching you the role of the frontline route sales reps you will eventually lead.Upon completion of the designate training program, you will promote to a District Sales Leader assuming responsibility for all aspects of running a sales district; leading 10-15 Route Sales Representatives (RSR's) while leading a $5-15 Million dollar business. Your strong leadership skills, interpersonal skills and ability to thrive in a dynamic, constantly changing work environment is vital to your success in this role.ResponsibilitiesSuccessfully complete all activities included in the Sales District Leader Designate onboarding programEffectively develop, build and maintain positive relationships with customers (store management) while growing sales/selling in/executing sales programs and initiativesLead district meetings focused on a plan to achieve sales objectives and goalsConduct one-with-one meetings and work withs with your route sales reps to discuss performance, selling and customer service skillsCoach your team to successfully sell against baseline and promotional opportunitiesDevelop sales strategies through collecting and interpreting statistical data utilizing PepsiCo specific applicationsPartner with product supply team to build accurate forecasts based on promotions and historical performance to ensure product availabilityPrepare and deliver sales presentations to customers as requiredAbility to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and/or holidaysQualificationsBachelor's degree preferredA minimum of 2 years leading a team of frontline employeesConsumer packaged goods experience in a Direct Store Delivery environment preferredAbility to motivate yourself and others while delivering excellent communication, negotiation, influencing, and follow up skillsProficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)Must have a valid driver's licenseMust meet DOT & Fleet qualificationsSafe driving record strongly preferredAble and willing to lift up to 40 lbs. periodicallyThis position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United StatesEEO StatementAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity