About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, with a portfolio that includes iconic brands like Pepsi, Gatorade, Lay's, Quaker, and Tropicana. Headquartered in Purchase, New York, PepsiCo operates in over 200 countries, employing more than 300,000 people globally. The company is committed to sustainable growth, innovation, and delivering consumer-pleasing products while fostering positive impacts on communities and the planet. PepsiCo's Pepsi Beverages North America (PBNA) division focuses on delivering refreshing beverages through efficient supply chains and exceptional merchandising. Joining PepsiCo means becoming part of a dynamic team that values diversity, inclusion, and professional development.

Role Overview

As a Merchandiser at PepsiCo in Bellevue, Washington, you will play a vital role in ensuring our products are prominently displayed and readily available in high-volume grocery stores and retail locations. This full-time position offers a consistent schedule with specific start times, providing stability and the opportunity to build routes with loyal customers. Reporting to local management, you will handle labor-intensive tasks such as stocking shelves, rotating products, setting up eye-catching displays, and maintaining backroom organization. With a starting pay of $23.50 per hour, this role is ideal for motivated individuals who thrive in fast-paced retail environments and enjoy direct customer interaction. The position requires physical stamina, reliable transportation, and a self-managed approach to servicing accounts efficiently.

Day-to-Day Impact

Merchandisers are the face of PepsiCo in stores, ensuring shelves are fully stocked, products are fresh, and promotional materials enhance visibility. This role combines physical work with relationship-building, offering a rewarding entry point into the consumer goods industry.

Key Responsibilities

Your primary duties will keep stores stocked and appealing:

• Merchandise store shelving, coolers, and displays with PepsiCo products in assigned accounts.
• Rotate products in the backroom and on shelves to maintain freshness and eliminate out-of-date items.
• Transport products from backroom to sales floor using equipment like U-Boats, hand trucks, and pallet jacks.
• Display promotional materials such as signs and banners to drive sales.
• Keep backroom stock neat and orderly while managing inventory.
• Communicate store issues to managers and build strong customer relationships at the store level.
• Comply with operating procedures, including scan-in/scan-out and designated routes.
• Deliver exceptional customer service through communication and attentiveness.
• Operate under minimal supervision using handheld devices for orders.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance.

Qualifications & Requirements

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

• Be 18 years or older.
• Pass the physical capabilities test (lifting 20-45 pounds, bending, reaching, squatting).
• Possess a valid U.S. Driver's License and proof of insurance.
• Have a car or personal transportation for multi-store routes (mileage reimbursement provided).

Helpful experience includes:

• Retail or grocery store work (understanding operations, stocking, inventory).
• Moving products safely with equipment.
• Merchandising (filling shelves, building displays, rotating stock).
• Managing backroom inventory.
• Serving customers effectively.

Post-offer, a background check, drug screening, and verification of education, employment, and driving history are required. PepsiCo considers qualified applicants with criminal histories per fair chance laws.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo offers a robust package to support your well-being:

• Competitive pay: $23.50/hour (approx. $48,880/year based on full-time).
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off subject to eligibility: vacation, sick, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Nine company holidays.
• Mileage reimbursement for sales route travel.
• Opportunities for schedule flexibility with tenure.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, PepsiCo provides consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Career Growth

PepsiCo invests in employee development through training programs, leadership opportunities, and internal mobility. Merchandisers often advance to roles like Route Sales Representative, Sales Supervisor, or District Manager. With performance-based growth, you can build a long-term career in sales, operations, or marketing within a Fortune 500 company.

Why Join Us

Work for a global leader with a fun, inclusive culture. Enjoy stable schedules, physical activity in varied store settings, and direct impact on sales. Bellevue's vibrant location offers proximity to Seattle's tech hub and outdoor recreation. PepsiCo's commitment to sustainability and community engagement adds purpose to your role.

Role FAQs

Q: Is this a physical job?
A: Yes, it involves lifting 20-45 lb cases, pushing/pulling, bending, and using equipment.

Q: Do I need my own car?
A: Yes, with a valid license and insurance; mileage is reimbursed.

Q: What schedule can I expect?
A: Consistent with specific start times; flexibility possible over time.

Q: Are part-time options available?
A: This is full-time; check PepsiCo careers for other opportunities.

Q: How does PepsiCo support diversity?
A: We are an EEO employer; view our EEO Policy and Pay Transparency Statement.

Ready to stock success? Apply for the Merchandiser role at PepsiCo in Bellevue today and refresh the world!