About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, with a diverse portfolio that includes iconic brands like Pepsi, Gatorade, Lay's, Quaker, and Tropicana. Operating in over 200 countries, PepsiCo employs hundreds of thousands of passionate individuals dedicated to delivering high-quality products that bring joy to consumers every day. In the United States, PepsiCo's PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) division powers the distribution and merchandising of refreshing beverages across grocery stores, convenience outlets, and more. As a Merchandiser in Alamogordo, New Mexico, you'll play a vital role in ensuring these products are perfectly positioned for customer success.

Role Overview

The Merchandiser position at PepsiCo in Alamogordo, NM, is a hands-on, field-based role perfect for individuals who thrive in dynamic retail environments. Reporting to local management, you'll be responsible for product merchandising in high-volume grocery stores and similar accounts. This labor-intensive position involves stocking shelves, rotating products, building eye-catching displays, and maintaining organized backrooms. With a consistent schedule, specific start times, and opportunities to adjust routes over time, this role offers reliability and autonomy. Earning $19.70 per hour (equivalent to $40,976 annually), you'll enjoy mileage reimbursement for using your personal vehicle to service multiple locations. Ideal candidates are physically capable, customer-focused, and eager to build lasting store relationships.

Day-to-Day Impact

Each shift, you'll transform store layouts to maximize product visibility and sales, ensuring PepsiCo brands stand out. This self-managed role requires minimal supervision, empowering you to own your route and deliver exceptional results.

Key Responsibilities

As a PepsiCo Merchandiser, your core duties include:

• Merchandising store shelving, coolers, and displays with PepsiCo products in assigned accounts to drive sales.
• Rotating products in backrooms and on shelves to maintain freshness and eliminate out-of-date stock.
• Transporting products from storage to sales floor using equipment like U-boats, hand trucks, and pallet jacks.
• Setting up promotional materials such as signs, banners, and end-cap displays.
• Organizing backroom stock in neat condition and communicating any store issues to managers and PepsiCo leadership.
• Building strong customer relationships at the store level through proactive communication and attentiveness.
• Complying with operating procedures, including scan-in/scan-out protocols and designated routes.
• Delivering superior customer service by addressing needs and resolving concerns efficiently.
• Using handheld devices to input orders and track inventory accurately.

These responsibilities ensure stores are always stocked, attractive, and ready for shoppers, directly contributing to PepsiCo's market dominance.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed in this role, candidates must meet these basic qualifications:

• Be 18 years or older.
• Pass the physical capabilities test, demonstrating ability to lift 20-45 pounds per case, bend, reach, squat, push, and pull.
• Possess a valid U.S. Driver's License and proof of insurance.
• Have access to a personal car or transportation for multi-store routes within assigned shifts.
• Maintain regular, reliable, predictable attendance.

Helpful experience includes working in retail or grocery settings, merchandising products, managing backroom inventory, moving stock with equipment, and serving customers. Following a conditional offer, PepsiCo conducts background checks, drug screenings, and verifies driving history to ensure safety. Qualified applicants with criminal histories are considered per fair chance laws, including those in California and Los Angeles County. PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity across race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, and disability.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo values its team members with competitive compensation and support:

• Hourly wage of $19.70, annualizing to $40,976 based on full-time hours.
• Mileage reimbursement for personal vehicle use on sales routes.
• Consistent schedules with potential for varied work times as you gain experience.
• Opportunities for career advancement within PBNA and PepsiCo.
• Comprehensive equal opportunity policies and fair chance hiring practices.
• Training and realistic job previews to set you up for success.

These perks make this role an excellent entry point into a stable, rewarding career.

Career Growth

PepsiCo invests in employee development, offering paths to roles like Route Sales Representative, Sales Supervisor, or District Manager. With performance-based opportunities, many Merchandisers advance quickly, gaining skills in sales, operations, and leadership. Access training programs, mentorship, and internal mobility to build a long-term career in the beverage industry.

Why Join Us

Joining PepsiCo as a Merchandiser in Alamogordo means becoming part of a global powerhouse with local impact. Enjoy job stability, competitive pay, and the satisfaction of visible results in stores you service. PepsiCo's commitment to innovation, sustainability, and inclusion creates a premium work environment where your contributions matter. Live and work in vibrant Alamogordo, NM, while representing beloved brands that refresh millions daily.

Role FAQs

Is this a full-time position?

Yes, this is a full-time role with a consistent schedule tailored to store needs.

Do I need my own vehicle?

Yes, a personal vehicle is required, with mileage reimbursement provided.

What physical demands are involved?

The role is labor-intensive, involving lifting 20-45 lbs, bending, reaching, and using equipment.

Are criminal backgrounds considered?

Yes, per fair chance ordinances and applicable laws, qualified applicants are evaluated holistically.

How do I apply?

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