Merchandising Team Lead

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.

Thats why we Perform with Purpose. Together, we blaze new trails, succeed, celebrate and never settle for second best. At PepsiCo, were committed to performing well as individuals and in teams, to strengthen the company as a whole.

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.Pepsi Beverages North America (PBNA) is PepsiCos beverage manufacturing, sales and distribution operating unit in the United States and Canada. This position will be part of the North America Beverage organization.

Responsibilities

– The Merchandising Team Lead is responsible for leading a team of frontline employees to merchandise orders to key customers in a fast-paced direct store delivery environment.
– Apply knowledge of merchandising principles to drive productivity
– Manage multiple priorities while allocating resources between accounts
– Brief the frontline employees on scheduling and meeting delivery goals
– Anticipate potential customer issues; apply contingency planning to avoid customer dissatisfaction
– Train frontline employees and utilize PBC processes and tools
– Understand cost per unit constraints when meeting customer needs
– Help employees prioritize the work and promote teamwork
– Supervise daily operations, delegate tasks and monitor progress
– Set productivity and service targets, measure performance to drive accountability
– Coach, lead and develop Merchandisers to support the sales organization and improve daily productivity via route rides three times a week, minimum
– Conduct team meetings and safety training to ensure that preventive measures are enforced
– Demonstrate strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills
– Possess strong organizational and prioritizing skills
– Have a highly developed sense of urgency
– Demonstrated results in improving business performance through leadership

Compensation and Benefits:

– The expected compensation range for this position is between $55,800 – $87,000.
– Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience 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 10% of annual salary paid out quarterly.
– Paid time off is subject to eligibility, including vacation, holiday, sick, bereavement and parentalleave:
– Vacation : for eligible full-time employees, a minimum of 15 paid vacation days in accordance with the vacation policy.
– 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.
– 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.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree and/or equivalent work experience

Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and weekends

Must be willing and able to lift up to 60 lbs. periodically