Overview

PepsiCo is a global food and beverage leader operating in more than 200 countries and territories with a product portfolio that includes 22 world-famous, billion-dollar brands. From Gatorade to Quaker, LIFEWTR to Lay's, we make hundreds of enjoyable foods and beverages that are loved throughout the world.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to be the global leader in convenient foods and beverages by Winning with Purpose. "Winning with Purpose" reflects our ambition to win sustainably in the marketplace and embed purpose into all aspects of the business.

Our employees drive our culture. No two days are the same: we're dynamic and full of passionate teams embracing new ideas through our collaborative spirit. At PepsiCo, what makes you unique, makes us better!

• Represent PepsiCo portfolio (Frito Lay, Quaker, Tropicana, Gatorade, Naked Juice, IZZE, and Sabra) of brands at customers.
• Position will be responsible for delivering annual growth plan targets, trade spend, and achieving division key performance indexes (KPIs).
• Identify new business development opportunities within their territory.
• On-going analysis and review of business trends to identify gaps in plan and execution.
• Led annual Operating Plan and forecast process, collaborating with Finance, Area Sales Manager, and Region Director.
• Make regular buyer calls, identify customer needs/priorities, and create fact-based selling presentations.
• Ensure customer maintains a strategic product mix through SKU optimization -- both new items sell-in and/or SKU reduction.
• The role will negotiate contracts and programming within their distributors. The MDM will identify, understand, and analyze their customer's opportunities and needs. This person will proactively build high-quality relationships at all levels (senior leadership, sales, marketing, procurement, finance, and operations) within the distributor/customer. This role will own the relationship with large key operator customers and region accounts.

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $72,900 - $122,100.
• 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 annually.
• 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.

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 3+ years of sales experience; preferably with a consumer-packaged goods organization.
• Foodservice and/or Distributor Experience Preferred.
• Highly motivated individual with excellent communication, negotiation, influencing, and follow-up skills.
• Seasoned in conflict management.
• Strong computer skills (Excel and PowerPoint).
• Solid understanding of financials including P&L impact of sales decisions.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends.
• Proven leadership capability with a track record of influencing large multi-level teams.
• Commitment and ability to succeed within a fast-paced organization.
• Self-starter, ability, and desire to work independently in the absence of direct supervision.
• Proven ability to consistently meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex business issues.
• Demonstrated professionalism and dependability.