UW - Customer Development Manager

Overview

The Customer Development Manager (CDM) will be responsible for assisting in the identification of selling opportunities across PepsiCo. The CDM will be in the market developing existing accounts within the University of Washington (UW).

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with customers and drive customer satisfaction through superior service and execution.
• Customer development responsibility; driving sales through marketing, pricing, sales presentations, strategic partnerships.
• Sell new items (line extensions) for all of PepsiCo's operating companies.
• Coordinate placement of new equipment and ensure flawless execution of logistics.
• Subject matter expert on all UW accounts and events; campus, hospitals, brand sampling, school events, etc.
• Aid in the effective management of SKU's and product mix for all assigned customers.
• Successful candidates will drive volume, revenue and paint the town Pepsi Blue.

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $59,000 - $88,500.
• 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 in accordance with policy is subject to eligibility and includes vacation, holiday, sick, bereavement and parental leave.
• Vacation: for eligible full-time employees, a minimum of 15 paid vacation days.
• Holidays: for eligible full-time employees, the company provides 10 paid holidays annually.
• Sick Leave: for eligible full- time employees, 10 days (80 hours) of paid sick leave benefits are available for absences related to non-job-related injury. Sick leave benefit will be accrued during your first year at 1 day for each month worked in that calendar year.
• Bereavement Leave: In the event of a death of an immediate family member, full-time and part-time regular employees are eligible to receive up to three (3) consecutive working days with pay.
• Parental Leave: for eligible employees, the company offers paid parental leave for up to 6 weeks to allow for a time of bonding with their newborn or newly adopted child.
• 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.

• A minimum of 2 years of fact-based selling experience.
• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent work experience.
• Food Service or consumer packaged goods experience.
• Must be willing and able to lift 40 lbs. periodically.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.