Area Sales Manager, Grand Island

PepsiCo Sales PositionWe are PepsiCo Sales. We are game changers, mountain movers and history makers. We are spread among 200 countries and united by a shared set of values and goals.That's why we Win 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 be a faster, stronger, and better company as a whole.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.Pepsi Beverages North America (PBNA) is PepsiCo's beverage manufacturing, sales and distribution operating unit in the United States and Canada. This position will be part of the North America Beverage organization.A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyone's invited. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are or where you're from, you can influence the people around you and the world at large.By showing up, you'll have the opportunity to learn, develop, and grow our unique skill sets at work. Our supportive teams can fuel your professional goals to make a global impact.Join us. Dare for Better.ResponsibilitiesDirect and support all sales and merchandising activities within a specific geographic area to deliver against key performance goalsLead and coach your team on selling and display execution and merchandising standards by conducting in market work withsDrive consistent and clear communication with your team by establishing weekly 1:1s and executing standing team meetingsEstablish clear performance and behavioral expectations for all employees, build people capability through effective employee relations, hiring, training and communication for front-line hourly and salaried personnelSet clear, achievable objectives, using data and tools to guide sales / service team.Implement training, coaching and developmental programs for sales / service team.Proactively support a healthy labor environment, safety culture and mentorshipTranslate Area and National priorities into effective territory level activity plans solving required volume objectives.Build and maintain strategic partnerships with customers and drive customer satisfaction through superior service and execution.Execute target number of store calls and/or customer visits per weekLead collaboration between GTM, Warehouse, and Delivery functions and act as Commercial team's escalation point to resolve sales and service challenges.Activate local and national marketplace initiatives and promotions to build brand development and maximize brand performance.Compensation and Benefits: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 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.QualificationsBachelor's degree requiredMinimum of 5 years of selling experience to include key account management as well as hands on day-to-day sales operational experienceMinimum of 5 years of experience leading salaried and frontline employeesStrong influence and communication skillsStrong leadership skills with the ability to get results through influence, coaching, providing feedback, and mentoring othersProven track record as an "agent of change", with the ability to move quickly and bring a sense of urgency to the businessA team player and strong relationship builderMust be willing and able to lift 40 lbs. periodicallyProficient in Microsoft Suite applicationsThis position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United StatesWilling and able to travel within their defined area on a regular basis, up to 50-75%Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and/or weekends and holidays