Sales Senior Associate Job in San Antonio 78218, Texas US
Responsible for assisting in identifying selling opportunities and for merchandising products across all operating units of PepsiCo (Pepsi Cola, Frito Lay, Gatorade, Tropicana, Quaker Foods, Sabra, Naked Juice and IZZE). This position directly impacts the sales process having continuous contact with the operator through sales and account development visits as scheduled by the Strategic Partner Manager and PepsiCo Foodservice Area Sales Manager. The CDM is expected to be in the market 5 days a week spending 90+% of working time in front of the customer/operator.
- Responsible for developing a geographical territory within San Antonio, South Texas (Valley) Austin markets. (CDM will be asked to call on customers that are relevant to the growth of PepsiCo and its bottling partners)
- Responsible for all components of customer development including selling, merchandising, rotating and staff training at all assigned customers.
- Identify order management opportunities and be able to develop and articulate mutually beneficial solutions.
- Sell new items (line extensions) for all PepsiCo line of business (LOB's)
- Fill rotate and face beverage equipment while maintaining approved plan-o-grams. Fill, rotate and face food racks while maintaining approved plan-o-grams.
- Inventory product in order to arrive at an informed suggested order for the customer and build equipment as it arrives at the operator location.
- Aid in the effective management of SKU's and product mix for all assigned customers.
- Conduct sampling/consumer events designed to generate consumer trail and awareness.
Qualifications:
- BA/BS degree required
- Bilingual Preferred
- 1-2 years Foodservice Industry experience preferred
- Demonstrated professionalism and dependability
- Demonstrated collaboration and influencing skills
- Ability and desire to work independently in the absence of direct supervision
- Proven ability to consistently meet tight deadlines
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to analyze and problem solve complex business issues.
- Demonstrate strong communication skills
- Some lifting (up to 50lbs) required
- Must be willing and able to travel 25-30% of time.
Equal Opportunity Employment M/F/D/V
April 3, 2009
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