PepsiCo
Territory Manager Designate
PepsiCo, Kansas City, Kansas, United States, 66115
Overview:
We are PepsiCo Sales. We are game changers, mountain movers and history makers. We are a diverse group, spread among 200 countries and united by a shared set of values and goals. You know our name through our amazing portfolio, including Tropicana, Pepsi, Frito-Lay, Quaker and Gatorade.
Are you hungry to be a part of the Worlds largest portfolio of billion-dollar food and beverage brands? Then now is the time to explore the opportunities of PepsiCo: what makes you unique makes us better. Frito-Lay is PepsiCos snack manufacturing, sales and distribution operating unit. They have the worlds largest portfolio of billion-dollar foods and are specifically responsible for the growth of some of Americas favorite snack foods, including Fritos, Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, and Tostitos.Can you lead and influence a large multi-level team with the insight, innovation and impact to deliver a winning sales plan? Are you someone who is passionate about growing a business and developing outstanding talent? If so, we would love to have you on our team!Responsibilities:Your Role:The Territory Manager Designate role is designed as a 612-month leadership training program. You will receive a customized on-boarding plan to assimilate and develop the necessary skill set in preparation for an accelerated career path as a PepsiCo Sales Leader.Upon successful completion of the designate training program, you will promote to a Territory Manager role. In this role you will have a Territory and manage District Sales Leaders , who currently lead our front-line team members.As Territory Manager will lead between $40-70 Million in annual sales and 5-10 direct reports who each lead 8-10 of their own direct reports. The role will directly engage with customers and provide direct leadership and necessary guidance to Sales & Service team leaders to exceed zones sales and growth expectations, utilizing proven relationship building techniques. The position works closely with the Key Account and National Account managers to ensure that planned customer activities achieve sales plan. The role will lead all aspects of selling processes ensuring effective execution and service excellence by all team members while ensuring selling expense is on or better than plan.*** Upon completion of the training program, you may be required to relocate within the North Central region.***Critical Activities:Translate Region and National priorities into effective District and Route level activity plans, solving required product volume objectivesResolve complex / escalated customer issues. Participate in Region planning meetings. Work with Zone Sales Leader to ensure plans are aligned, and Region guidance is appropriately addressed.Actively coach and develop managers to continually improve performance.Communicate plans to Sales & Service team leaders via meetings each period and weekly 1:1s to ensure Sales / Service managers are well informed and motivatedWork with Key Account Managers (KAMs) to design key account plans and Develop plans to close sales gapsEvaluate product business units, provide accurate forecasts, identify strategies optimizing for VIP accuracyComplete 1:1s with each manager, weeklyEnsure period work-withs completed by each managerCommunicate clear expectations, ensure managers skills are appropriately demonstrated, and performance manage for future improvementStrengthen, enable and develop Sales / Service teamSet clear, achievable objectives, using data and tools to guide sales / service teamImplement training, coaching and developmental programs for sales / service teamProactively support a healthy labor environment, safety culture and mentorship programActively prepare for and participate in Region team planning processSet productivity, service targets, and measure performance to drive accountability through the Customer Service managersCompensation & Benefits:The expected compensation range for this position is between $85,200 - $142,650 based on a full-time scheduleLocation, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salaryBonus based on performance and eligibility; target payout is 15% of annual salary paid out annuallyPaid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavementCompany car and mileageIn 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
Qualifications:Requirements:Bachelor's Degree5 years of direct sales experience3 years of sales leadership experienceThis position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United StatesMust be 21 years of age or olderSafe driving record strongly preferredDepartment of Transportation (DOT) certification required during onboardingAbility to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and/or weekends and holidaysWilling to drive a step van during trainingWilling and able to lift up to 40 lbs. periodicallyPreferred Qualifications:Degree preferably in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or related majorProven leadership capability with a track record of leading and influencing large multi-level teamsDemonstrated leadership abilityDemonstrated selling and customer leadership skillsPrior related experience, preferably in Food /Beverage, DSD/Retail, etc.>: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 IdentityIf 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.Please view our Pay Transparency Statement
We are PepsiCo Sales. We are game changers, mountain movers and history makers. We are a diverse group, spread among 200 countries and united by a shared set of values and goals. You know our name through our amazing portfolio, including Tropicana, Pepsi, Frito-Lay, Quaker and Gatorade.
Are you hungry to be a part of the Worlds largest portfolio of billion-dollar food and beverage brands? Then now is the time to explore the opportunities of PepsiCo: what makes you unique makes us better. Frito-Lay is PepsiCos snack manufacturing, sales and distribution operating unit. They have the worlds largest portfolio of billion-dollar foods and are specifically responsible for the growth of some of Americas favorite snack foods, including Fritos, Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, and Tostitos.Can you lead and influence a large multi-level team with the insight, innovation and impact to deliver a winning sales plan? Are you someone who is passionate about growing a business and developing outstanding talent? If so, we would love to have you on our team!Responsibilities:Your Role:The Territory Manager Designate role is designed as a 612-month leadership training program. You will receive a customized on-boarding plan to assimilate and develop the necessary skill set in preparation for an accelerated career path as a PepsiCo Sales Leader.Upon successful completion of the designate training program, you will promote to a Territory Manager role. In this role you will have a Territory and manage District Sales Leaders , who currently lead our front-line team members.As Territory Manager will lead between $40-70 Million in annual sales and 5-10 direct reports who each lead 8-10 of their own direct reports. The role will directly engage with customers and provide direct leadership and necessary guidance to Sales & Service team leaders to exceed zones sales and growth expectations, utilizing proven relationship building techniques. The position works closely with the Key Account and National Account managers to ensure that planned customer activities achieve sales plan. The role will lead all aspects of selling processes ensuring effective execution and service excellence by all team members while ensuring selling expense is on or better than plan.*** Upon completion of the training program, you may be required to relocate within the North Central region.***Critical Activities:Translate Region and National priorities into effective District and Route level activity plans, solving required product volume objectivesResolve complex / escalated customer issues. Participate in Region planning meetings. Work with Zone Sales Leader to ensure plans are aligned, and Region guidance is appropriately addressed.Actively coach and develop managers to continually improve performance.Communicate plans to Sales & Service team leaders via meetings each period and weekly 1:1s to ensure Sales / Service managers are well informed and motivatedWork with Key Account Managers (KAMs) to design key account plans and Develop plans to close sales gapsEvaluate product business units, provide accurate forecasts, identify strategies optimizing for VIP accuracyComplete 1:1s with each manager, weeklyEnsure period work-withs completed by each managerCommunicate clear expectations, ensure managers skills are appropriately demonstrated, and performance manage for future improvementStrengthen, enable and develop Sales / Service teamSet clear, achievable objectives, using data and tools to guide sales / service teamImplement training, coaching and developmental programs for sales / service teamProactively support a healthy labor environment, safety culture and mentorship programActively prepare for and participate in Region team planning processSet productivity, service targets, and measure performance to drive accountability through the Customer Service managersCompensation & Benefits:The expected compensation range for this position is between $85,200 - $142,650 based on a full-time scheduleLocation, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salaryBonus based on performance and eligibility; target payout is 15% of annual salary paid out annuallyPaid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavementCompany car and mileageIn 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
Qualifications:Requirements:Bachelor's Degree5 years of direct sales experience3 years of sales leadership experienceThis position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United StatesMust be 21 years of age or olderSafe driving record strongly preferredDepartment of Transportation (DOT) certification required during onboardingAbility to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and/or weekends and holidaysWilling to drive a step van during trainingWilling and able to lift up to 40 lbs. periodicallyPreferred Qualifications:Degree preferably in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or related majorProven leadership capability with a track record of leading and influencing large multi-level teamsDemonstrated leadership abilityDemonstrated selling and customer leadership skillsPrior related experience, preferably in Food /Beverage, DSD/Retail, etc.>: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 IdentityIf 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.Please view our Pay Transparency Statement