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Sales Rep - Relief Large Grocery/Mass Merch

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PepsiCo

Sales Rep - Relief Large Grocery/Mass Merch

Grand Rapids, MI

PBNA $22.75 / hour
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Position fills-in as the primary store-level sales person to large accounts like supermarkets and is responsible for providing service to and growing business in assigned accounts. Position orders products to be delivered by another employee to the store. Generates sales by selling to and servicing customers. Rotates and stocks products on shelves and displays, in coolers, in vending equipment, and in customers' backrooms. Builds displays and sets up promotional materials such as pricing signs and banners. Has frequent interaction with store management.This position is labor intensive, requiring lifting, loading, pushing and pulling cases weighing from 20-45 pounds per case repeatedly over 10-12 hour work period. The position requires bending, reaching, and squatting while merchandising and moving product. The position may include weekend and/or holiday work.

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PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Grow sales volume, market share, product distribution, space allocation, and customer service in all assigned accounts

Sell product inventory to standard

Take inventory and place orders for future delivery

Solicit new business to increase volume and new package distribution within the area boundaries

Sell and execute promotions, solicit placement of equipment and sell sufficient product inventory

Utilize point-of-purchase materials to stimulate sales

Generate selling opportunities by maintaining and increasing shelf facings, cleaning shelves, and rotating products

Provide excellent service to assigned accounts and create and maintain goodwill with all customers (e.g., communication, rapport building, attentiveness to customer needs, etc.)

Merchandise product sections and build displays to stimulate sales

Complete paperwork in an accurate, legible, and timely manner

Position requires additional duties as assigned by manager to potentially include, but not limited to, warehouse support, etc.

Regular, reliable, predictable attendance

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

18 years or older

Must have car or personal transportation to access multi-store locations within assigned shift

Valid U.S. driver's license and proof of insurance

HELPFUL EXPERIENCE:

Experience with consumer products (e.g., multiple products, packages, product sizes, etc.).

Experience in the beverage industry (e.g., segments, types of customers, competitors, trends, etc.).

Experience with power equipment (e.g., lift jacks, power jacks, u-boats, pallet jacks, etc.).

Experience with hand held computers (e.g., mobile technology, etc.).

Experience with managing inventory (e.g., current stock, projected sales, ordering/re-stocking, etc.).

Experience with business-to-business selling (e.g., making sales calls, building relationships with customers, handling customer complaints, etc.).

Experience with merchandising (e.g., standards, plannagrams, product displays, stocking/rotating product, back-room organization, etc.).

Experience managing incorrect orders (e.g., solving for the wrong order, managing out of stock product, etc.).

Experience performing financial and mathematical calculations (e.g., calculating profit margins, determining display size, etc.).

Experience with managing a route (e.g., prioritizing stops, setting a schedule, servicing accounts, managing delivery windows, etc.).

Experience with incremental selling (e.g., selling above the standard order, suggesting additional product, up selling/suggestive selling, etc.).

* Experience following safety procedures (e.g., proper lifting techniques, following safety processes, etc.).

For positions that require use of a personal vehicle for a sales route, mileage reimbursement is provided.

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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All 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

If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.

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Client-provided location(s): Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Job ID: PepsiCo-5001076774606-en-us
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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