Sales Associate

Full Time
Chicago, IL 60607
$53,000 - $58,000 a year
Posted Today
Job description
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. That’s why we Perform with Purpose. Together, we blaze new trails, succeed, celebrate, and never settle for second best. At PepsiCo, we’re committed to performing well as individuals and in teams, to strengthen the company.

Are you hungry to be a part of the world’s 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.

Hispanic Business Unit (HBU) is PepsiCo's foods and snacks manufacturing, sales, and distribution operating unit in the United States. As part of PepsiCo’s commitment to encouraging our Hispanic consumers to be proud of their roots, we're committed to delivering products that offer great taste, value, and convenience that consumers love in our Hispanic brands Gamesa and Sabritas.


The Sales Associate Position maintains regular interaction with the District Sales Leader and Division Sales Manager. With support from these leaders, the Gamesa Sales Associate is responsible for providing excellent in-store service, merchandising activities, and increasing sales through expanded distribution and store presence.
Responsibilities:
  • Selling display vehicles to support impulse sales to retailers assigned to you
  • Presenting period promotional programs to store management
  • Selling new items to achieve innovation targets
  • Increasing item distribution at store level
  • Merchandising display, building and participation in store sets. Gain block schematic for approved store set. Rotate store shelf set to maintain freshness level. POS placement to support promotional events
  • Develop customer relations with store personnel
  • Report daily Market survey for territory
  • Report monthly pricing information for territory
  • Report mileage and related expenses
  • Retailers include, yet not limited to: _Jimenez, Garden fresh, Lewis Produce, El Ray Market, Morelia’s, Cermak Produce, Guanajuato, Walmart, Jewel, and several other independent and chain supermarkets


Location: Chicago-Suburbs-North…Must live in one of the below Suburbs…


Wheeling

Mount Prospect

Carpentersville

Palatine

McHenry

Elk Grove

Mundelein

Schaumburg

Streamwood


Working schedule:

Monday to Friday - 8 hour work days.


Compensation and Benefits:
  • The expected compensation range for this position is between $53k - $58k based on a full-time schedule
  • Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary
  • Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement
  • 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:
  • High School Diploma: Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  • Two years of retail sales experience in the Consumer-Packaged Goods/food industry
  • Ability to discern when a high sense of urgency is needed rather than normal business processes
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize, organize and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to adapt to frequent changes in priorities and scheduled tasks
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, across multiple levels within the organization and with our customers
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships with employees at all levels in the organization
  • Strong customer service orientation
  • Demonstrated ability to take complex set of issues and break down into task list to achieve desired end-state
  • Safe driving record strongly preferred
  • Must be willing and able to lift-up to 40 lbs.
  • This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States
  • Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
  • Use of personal vehicle required. Business travel mileage will be reimbursed

Note
: Covid-19 vaccination may be a condition of employment dependent on role and location. For specific information, please discuss role requirements with the recruiter
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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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