About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, with an iconic portfolio that includes beloved 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 powers the merchandising and distribution of refreshing beverages across the U.S., creating exciting entry-level opportunities like the Merchandiser role in Danville, Virginia.

Role Overview

As a Merchandiser at PepsiCo in Danville, Virginia, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our products shine on store shelves and displays in high-volume grocery and retail locations. This full-time, labor-intensive position offers a competitive $19.85 per hour pay rate, translating to an annual range with upside potential. You'll follow a consistent schedule with specific start times, interact directly with store personnel, and build lasting customer relationships. Ideal for those with retail experience, this self-managed role involves physical work like lifting 20-45 pound cases, stocking coolers, and organizing backrooms. Watch our Realistic Job Preview Video to get a real sense of the day-to-day. With mileage reimbursement for using your personal vehicle, reliable transportation, and opportunities to adjust schedules over time, this is a gateway to PepsiCo's dynamic career paths in sales, distribution, and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

Your daily impact as a PepsiCo Merchandiser will include:

• Merchandising store shelving, coolers, and displays with PepsiCo products in assigned accounts to drive visibility and sales.
• Rotating products in backrooms and on shelves to ensure freshness and eliminate out-of-date stock.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 eye-catching displays.
• Maintaining neat and orderly backroom stock while communicating store issues to managers and PepsiCo leadership.
• Delivering exceptional customer service, building rapport, and operating under minimal supervision with handheld devices for orders.
• Complying with scan-in/scan-out procedures, designated routes, and servicing accounts during management-set times.

Physical Demands

This role requires bending, reaching, squatting, pushing, pulling, and lifting cases weighing 20-45 pounds, making it perfect for active individuals thriving in fast-paced retail environments.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed as a Merchandiser at PepsiCo, candidates must meet these basic qualifications:

• Be 18 years or older.
• Possess a valid U.S. Driver's License and proof of insurance.
• Have access to a personal vehicle for multi-store routes.
• Pass the physical capabilities test (if applicable).
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, predictable attendance.

Helpful experience includes retail or grocery store work, product movement with equipment, merchandising shelves and displays, backroom inventory management, and customer service skills like handling complaints and meeting needs. Following a conditional offer, PepsiCo conducts background checks, drug screening, and verifies driving history per applicable laws, including fair chance ordinances in select areas. All qualified applicants receive equal consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo values its team members with competitive compensation and support:

• $19.85 per hour base pay with potential for schedule flexibility.
• Mileage reimbursement for sales route travel in your personal vehicle.
• Consistent work schedule with opportunities to attain different shifts over time.
• Comprehensive pre-employment support including background and drug screening.
• Access to PepsiCo's broader benefits package upon eligibility, fostering work-life balance.

Career Growth

Starting as a Merchandiser opens doors to PepsiCo's expansive career ladder. Many advance to roles like Route Sales Representative, Sales District Leader, or Operations Management within PBNA. With hands-on experience in merchandising, customer relations, and inventory, you'll build transferable skills valued across PepsiCo's global operations. The company's investment in training, leadership development, and internal mobility has propelled thousands into rewarding long-term careers. In Danville, Virginia, this role positions you for regional growth in the Southeast U.S. market.

Why Join Us

Choose PepsiCo for a premium employer that combines iconic brands with meaningful work. As a Merchandiser, you'll contribute to consumer joy while enjoying stable pay, reimbursement perks, and a supportive culture. PepsiCo's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability means you're joining a forward-thinking leader. In Danville, enjoy a vibrant community near the Blue Ridge Mountains, with this role offering fieldwork variety and self-management autonomy. Apply now to bring PepsiCo products to life and launch your career with a global powerhouse.

Role FAQs

Is this a full-time position?

Yes, this is a full-time Merchandiser role with a consistent schedule.

What is the pay rate?

Starting at $19.85 per hour, with mileage reimbursement provided.

Do I need my own vehicle?

Yes, a personal vehicle, valid driver's license, and insurance are required for multi-store access.

Is experience required?

Retail or grocery experience is helpful but not mandatory; training is provided.

What about background checks?

Conditional offers include background, drug screening, and driving history verification per fair chance laws.

How physical is the job?

Labor-intensive: lifting 20-45 lbs, bending, pushing/pulling cases throughout shifts.