
District Sales Leader - South Texas Sales Zone
Required skills
- District Sales Leader
- South Texas
- Laredo, TX
- Route Sales Representatives
- Direct Store Delivery
- Consumer packaged goods
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Excel
- Power Point
- MVR review
Nice to have
- Bachelor’s degree
Role summary
PepsiCo's Frito-Lay division is seeking a District Sales Leader for the South Texas Sales Zone, based in Laredo, TX. This role involves managing a team of 10-25 Route Sales Representatives (RSRs) and overseeing a business valued at $5-15 million. Responsibilities include leading sales initiatives, coaching RSRs on sales and customer service skills, analyzing sales data using PepsiCo applications, collaborating with product supply for accurate forecasting, and delivering sales presentations. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience managing frontline employees, preferably in a Direct Store Delivery environment within the consumer packaged goods industry. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills are essential. The position requires a flexible schedule and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs periodically.
Overview
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®.
Responsibilities
The Sales District Leader has responsibility for all aspects of managing a sales district comprised of 10-25 Route Sales Representatives (RSR’s). Each Sales District Leader leads a $5-15 Million dollar business. The DSL will be responsible for administrative and technical support, as well as facilitating information to your team. It is imperative that candidates have strong leadership skills, communication skills and thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing work environment.
- Successfully interact with customers (store management) and effectively sell in/execute sales programs and initiatives
- Lead district meetings focused on a plan to achieve sales objectives and goals
- Conduct one-with-one meetings and “work withs” with RSR's to discuss performance, selling and customer service skills
- Coach RSR's to successfully sell against baseline and promotional opportunities
- Collect and interpret statistical data utilizing PepsiCo specific applications
- Partner with product supply team to create accurate forecasts based on promotions and historical performance to ensure product availability
- Prepare and deliver sales presentations to customers as required
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and/ or weekends
- Must be willing and able to lift up to 40 lbs. periodically
**Please note this position will be based out of the Laredo, TX location **
Compensation and Benefits:
- The expected compensation range for this position is between $66,900 - $111,950.
- Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
- Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 15% of annual salary paid out quarterly.
- Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
- In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
- This role is eligible for mileage reimbursement based on the PepsiCo Travel and Expense Policy.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 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
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Requires Department of Transportation (DOT) certification and successful Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) review during pre-onboarding process
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
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