Food Services Associate

Overview

We are Pepsi Co

Pepsi Co 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 Pepsi Co 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 Pepsi Co, what makes you unique, makes us better!

Functional

Description:

The Pepsi Co Global Food service organization brings the company’s entire portfolio of food and beverage brands to out-of-home consumption channels to meet consumer needs at work, at play, and on-the-go. Do you get excited by the thrill of the deal? Are you interested in taking charge and leading a team? Does spearheading a $10-15MM business sound rewarding? If so, various opportunities in Food service are available in National-CCO Sales, Field Sales, and Distributor Sales.

We are looking for future sales leaders of the company; our Campus hires begin their career with unlimited career growth potential!

What you can expect:

Distributor Sales (Frito Lay North America): You will work with the Food service Distributor Sales team to drive business results and develop a customer-first mentality. This role requires strong analytical and communication skills. Hires will help identify customer needs by understanding business priorities, business model, customers, and competitor performance in accounts. Additionally, you will actively engage in influential sales to ensure that customer needs are met.

In this role, you will be called upon to:

• Use fact-based selling skills and deliver exceptional customer service
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills to coach, develop, and influence various stakeholders
• Use your creativity and entrepreneurial mindset to grow volume & revenue to achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for the assigned area
• Activate local and national marketplace initiatives and promotions
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously

What we’re looking for:

• Currently pursuing a degree in:
  Professional Selling, Sales Management/Leadership, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Communications, Organizational Leadership, Entrepreneurship (or other related majors)
• Previous selling or customer service experience (on- or off- campus; either through part time jobs, internship, or academic clubs)
• Proven leadership throughout your academic career (on- or off- campus)
• Flexibility for relocation - we place campus interns in roles nationwide across both field and headquarter locations
• Availability to work flexible schedules
• Spanish language skills a plus

Minimum Qualifications -

• Be completing their final year of undergraduate studies
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree prior to the intended full time start date.
• The position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.
• Have a valid, unrestricted United States (State Issued) driver’s license at least three months prior to start date, and access to an automobile to drive to various sales locations for duration of time in role.
• Have physical ability to lift 25 - 45 pounds repeatedly when needed in daily execution

The expected compensation range for this role based on a full-time schedule is $64,000 - $87,000

• Role, degree discipline, degree level, and location are part of the process when determining actual starting salary for positions.

• Compensation for our campus hires is pre-determined and non-negotiable.
• 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-…