PepsiCo

Territory Sales Representative - Bloomington, IN

PepsiCo$80K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of sales experience, preferably in account management or B2B selling
  • Demonstrated ability to meet financial targets and build customer relationships
  • Familiarity with consumer products or beverage sales is a plus
  • Experience in developing others and providing training
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage inventory

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary territory salesperson for various account types within the assigned geography
  • Drive revenue growth by effectively communicating with store owners and managers
  • Manage sales processes in small format accounts, including upselling and order management
  • Collaborate with a team of Merchandisers to drive selling in larger accounts
  • Develop and motivate Merchandisers for superior execution and customer service
  • Cultivate strong customer relationships and execute marketplace initiatives
  • Monitor contract compliance and ensure product availability

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage starting Day 1 for full-time employees
  • Comprehensive retirement benefits and PTO
  • Bonus eligibility and mileage reimbursement
  • Access to robust employee development programs
  • Stability with a Fortune 50 company that continues to grow
Full Job Description
Territory Sales Representative

Target Pay of ($80,517 / year)
* Professional sales role
* Medical, vision, and dental starting Day 1 - These offerings are available to full-time U.S. employees, including any eligible family members, domestic partners, and their children. Benefits can vary across location, length of employment, collective bargaining agreement and job status such as part-time or seasonal.
* Stability -- A Fortune 50 company that continues to grow

What's different about Territory Sales Representative positions at PBNA?
* Professional sales role -- with opportunities to grow your route.
* Be the face of PepsiCo in your territory.
* Comprehensive benefits package -- Including medical, vision, and dental starting Day 1, plus company-provided retirement benefits, PTO, bonus eligibility, and tuition reimbursement eligibility. These offerings are available to full-time U.S. employees, including any eligible family members, domestic partners, and their children. Benefits can vary across location, length of employment, collective bargaining agreement and job status such as part-time or seasonal.
* Stability -- We are a Fortune 50 company that continues to grow.
* Exceptional brand recognition and industry-leading technology to make your job easier.
* Breadth of customer base from national to local independents.
* Size and depth of Pepsi portfolio separates us from the competition -- including Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Pure Leaf, Lipton, and Starbucks.
* Opportunity to gain experience developing others.
* Robust employee development program -- Build a Career with PBNA.
* Task variety -- No two days are the same as you support a wide range of customers.
* Competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and mileage reimbursement.

Here's a bit more about what your job will be. Day to day you will:
* Be the primary territory salesperson to all account types in an assigned geography including smaller accounts like convenience and gas stores, small grocery stores, drug stores, and dollar stores, as well as large accounts like supermarkets and mass merchants.
* Provide an elevated level of professional selling and drive revenue share and profit growth by owning and managing communications with Store Owners, Store Managers, and other potential buyers.
* Manage all aspects of sales in all small format and low-volume accounts, including upselling, writing new orders, and managing inventory as contracted with each customer, as well as offering support as needed.
* In large format and higher-volume accounts, drive incremental selling initiatives while influencing and leading collaboration with a team (called a pod) of Merchandisers, who will serve as primary in-store service execution providers.
* Develop and motivate a team of Merchandisers on accurate and timely order submission, customer service excellence, display execution, and inventory management.
* Grow and develop customers in assigned territory.
* Monitor and administer a high-level of contract compliance (Pepsi's Customer Development Agreement), specifically in small format accounts.
* Communicate incremental displays sold and product needs in large format accounts to Merchandisers to ensure they prepare for their installation, build, and/or management.
* Provide superior customer service and cultivate strong relationships with customers to develop the sales strategy associated with each customer.
* Execute local and national marketplace initiatives and promotions to build brands and maximize brand performance.
* Collaborate closely with Key Account Managers, Territory Sales Leads, and Merchandisers to target incremental selling opportunities and drive Key Performance Metrics (e.g., Revenue, Share, Waste, and Profit).
* Effectively sell small format annual Customer Development Agreements, holiday promotions, and various initiatives with key customers.
* Ensure that product is available, rotated, and priced appropriately.
* Be flexible and work a schedule that includes early mornings (e.g., 4 am) and may include evenings and/or weekends.
* Periodically lift up to 40 lbs. while performing work activities.

We'll teach you what you need to know, but we do have a few minimum requirements:
* 18 years or older
* Must have car to access multi-store locations within assigned shift
* Valid U.S. driver's license and proof of insurance
* Indefinite right to work in the United States

Helpful experience:
* Experience in sales/selling (e.g., selling new products, promotions, new points of distribution, making deals, pricing).
* Experience in account management (e.g., meeting targets in sales, execution and service, identifying account opportunities, growing existing accounts).
* Experience with business-to-business selling (e.g., making sales calls, building relationships with customers, handling customer complaints).
* Experience with incremental selling (e.g., selling above the standard order, suggesting additional product, upselling/suggestion selling).
* Experience selling beverages and/or consumer products (e.g., making sales calls, filling orders, handling customer problems).
* Experience with financial targets (e.g., achieving volume/sales/revenue targets, being held responsible for product breakage).
* Experience with financials (e.g., profit margins, gross profit dollars).
* Experience with fact-based selling (e.g., using retail sales data, industry data, consumer research, or other quantifiable data to support sales proposition to a retailer).
* Experience with solutions selling (e.g., understanding a customer's specific needs and challenges and offering a tailored solution to meet those needs).
* Experience upskilling or developing others (e.g., providing feedback, training others to perform tasks, encouraging others to improve performance).
* Experience in customer service (resolving customer issues, ensuring appropriate communication with store managers, following up on customer requests).
* Experience with merchandising (e.g., standards, planograms, product displays, stocking/rotating product, back-room organization).
* Experience with managing inventory (e.g., current stock, projected sales, ordering/re-stocking).
* Experience with in-store marketing (e.g., POP placement, building creative displays).
* Experience working under limited supervision (performing job duties without constant direction and supervision).
* Experience following safety procedures (e.g., using proper lifting techniques, following safety processes).
* Experience with managing a route (e.g., prioritizing stops, setting a schedule, servicing accounts, managing delivery windows).
* Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
* Experience with PepsiCo sales applications including SMARTr and Savvy or similar selling applications
* Proficiency with P.E.P.S.I and Premier

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About PepsiCo

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Joining PepsiCo's global team offers more than just a chance to excel in your career; it's an opportunity to be part of a dynamic and diverse environment where innovation thrives. Work You’ll Do At PepsiCo, we are committed to producing great leaders and fostering a culture of innovation. Our team is dedicated to empowering professionals to master their career paths with PepsiCo. As a leader in the food and beverage industry, we offer unique job opportunities that intersect with cutting-edge technology and market leadership. Lead with Unique Opportunities PepsiCo stands at the forefront of the industry, not only in terms of product quality but also in our approach to leadership and professional growth. We offer a variety of employment paths, including full-time positions, internships, and leadership training programs that are designed to foster diversity and accelerate career development. Work with a Global Team Collaborate with over 260,000 employees worldwide who are united in delivering joy not only to our consumers but also in driving innovation and growth within the company. PepsiCo’s commitment to global diversity and inclusive culture makes it a prime environment for professional development and networking. Introducing PepsiCo’s Professional Growth and Development Programs We are committed to nurturing talent through comprehensive training programs and robust benefits that support both personal and professional growth. Our programs are tailored to help employees at every level of their career to advance and succeed. Innovate and Lead Join the largest team of food and beverage industry experts—dedicated professionals at the intersection of consumer needs, innovative technology, and sustainable practices. Deliver targeted solutions and drive industry leadership through a depth and breadth of knowledge and innovation that’s second to none. Be Part of a Great Team Engage in meaningful work that impacts millions of lives worldwide. At PepsiCo, you’ll harness the power of our global resources and the creativity of our people to improve the way the world accesses the foods and beverages it loves. Future-Proof Your Career With PepsiCo, the sky is the limit when it comes to where your ambition can take you. We offer unmatched opportunities for career advancement along with the training, internship programs, and certification support needed to thrive in your professional journey. Explore Discover how PepsiCo is leading the way in digital innovation and sustainable practices while maintaining a steadfast focus on diversity and employee well-being. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search for open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players ready to take their career to the next level. SEARCH PEPSICO JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at PepsiCo.
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Size
309,000 employees
Market Cap
$250.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$7.1 billion
Founded
1965
5 Year Trend
+4.8%
Revenue
$70.3 billion
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