District Sales Leader - Atlanta, GA

Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Minimum 2 years managing frontline employees preferred.
  • Strong leadership skills essential.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills needed.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Experience in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) in a Direct Store Delivery (DSD) environment highly desired.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in a 12+ month leadership onboarding/training program.
  • Learn the Frito Lay Route Sales System and operations of the Region Business Team.
  • Complete 4-6 months of route-level work to understand the DSD network.
  • Manage a sales district with 10-25 Route Sales Representatives (RSRs).
  • Oversee a business valued between $5-15 million.
  • Provide administrative and technical support to direct reports.
  • Facilitate communication and information sharing within the team.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Paid time off, including parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available.
  • Defined Contribution Retirement Plan included.
  • Mileage reimbursement eligible under the company policy.
Full Job Description
Job Description

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Job Description
Overview
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.

Responsibilities
The District Sales Leader (DSL) role includes a 12+ month leadership onboarding/training program
District Sales Leader will receive a customized on-boarding plan to assimilate and develop the necessary skillset in preparation for a District Sales Leader position.
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 job is in a physical work environment with varying length of work days/schedule
Upon completion of the onboarding/training program the DSL will have responsibility for all aspects of managing a sales district comprised of 10-25 Route Sales Representatives (RSR's). Each District Sales Leader leads a $5-15 Million dollar business.
All District Sales Leaders are responsible for administrative and technical support, as well as facilitating information to direct reports.
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.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required
Seeking a 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 is required
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

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