About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, with an iconic portfolio that includes Pepsi, Gatorade, Lay's, Doritos, and Quaker products. Headquartered in Purchase, New York, PepsiCo operates globally, delivering billions of servings daily while prioritizing sustainability, innovation, and community impact. In the U.S., PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) drives growth through dynamic roles like Merchandiser, ensuring products reach consumers fresh and attractively displayed. With a commitment to equal opportunity employment, PepsiCo fosters an inclusive workplace for all qualified applicants, regardless of background.

Role Overview

The Merchandiser position at PepsiCo in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a hands-on, full-time role perfect for detail-oriented individuals who thrive in fast-paced retail environments. Reporting to local management, you'll ensure PepsiCo products shine on shelves, in coolers, and through eye-catching displays in high-volume grocery stores. This labor-intensive job offers a consistent schedule with specific start times, opportunities for varied shifts over time, and mileage reimbursement for using your personal vehicle. Starting at $24.40 per hour, this role combines physical work with customer interaction, building foundational experience in merchandising and sales support.

Day-to-Day Impact

As a Merchandiser, you'll visit multiple stores daily, transforming backrooms into organized hubs and sales floors into product showcases. This self-managed position requires minimal supervision, empowering you to own your route while delivering exceptional store execution.

Key Responsibilities

Your core duties focus on product availability, visual appeal, and store partnerships:

• Merchandise store shelving, coolers, and displays with PepsiCo products in assigned accounts.
• Rotate products in backrooms and on shelves to ensure freshness and eliminate out-of-date items.
• Transport products from storage to sales floor using equipment like U-Boats, hand trucks, and pallet jacks.
• Display promotional materials such as signs and banners to drive sales.
• Maintain neat backroom stock, communicate issues to store managers and PepsiCo leadership, and build lasting customer relationships.
• Follow operating procedures, including scan-in/scan-out, designated routes, and servicing accounts on schedule.
• Use handheld devices for order input and deliver top-tier customer service through communication and attentiveness.

Qualifications & Requirements

PepsiCo seeks reliable candidates ready for physical demands. Basic qualifications include:

• Being 18 years or older.
• Passing the physical capabilities test (if applicable), involving lifting 20-45 lb cases, bending, reaching, and squatting.
• Possessing a valid U.S. Driver's License, proof of insurance, and personal transportation for multi-store routes.
• Demonstrating regular, reliable attendance.

Helpful experience includes retail or grocery work, product movement, merchandising, backroom inventory management, and customer service. Post-offer, expect a background check, drug screening, and verification of education, employment, and driving history. PepsiCo complies with fair chance ordinances, considering qualified applicants with criminal histories per applicable laws.

Benefits & Perks

Joining PepsiCo as a Merchandiser comes with rewarding perks tailored to field-based work:

• Competitive pay of $24.40 per hour (approximately $50,752 annually based on standard hours).
• Mileage reimbursement for personal vehicle use on sales routes.
• Consistent schedules with potential for varied shifts as you gain experience.
• Opportunities for career advancement within PBNA and PepsiCo's global network.
• Comprehensive EEO policies ensuring fair consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
• Access to PepsiCo's Pay Transparency Statement and EEO resources.

Career Growth

This entry-level role is a launchpad for merchandising careers at PepsiCo. Excel here to advance to senior merchandiser, route sales, or supervisory positions. PepsiCo invests in employee development through training, realistic job previews, and internal mobility. Many start in field roles and progress to sales, operations, or corporate opportunities, leveraging skills in inventory, customer relations, and execution.

Pathways to Success

High performers often transition to roles with increased responsibility, such as Key Account Merchandiser or Sales District Leader, with PepsiCo's emphasis on performance and reliability.

Why Join Us

Choose PepsiCo for stability, impact, and culture. As a Merchandiser in Indianapolis, you'll contribute to a brand loved worldwide while enjoying a supportive environment. PepsiCo's commitment to sustainability—through initiatives like reducing plastic waste and promoting healthier products—aligns with modern values. Local teams foster rapport, and the role's physical nature keeps you active. With fair hiring practices and equal opportunity, PepsiCo builds diverse teams driving innovation in Indiana and beyond.

Role FAQs

Is this a full-time position?

Yes, full-time with a consistent schedule and designated routes.

What physical demands are involved?

Lifting 20-45 lb cases, pushing/pulling, bending, reaching, and squatting in a labor-intensive setting.

Do I need my own vehicle?

Yes, with valid license and insurance; mileage reimbursement provided.

What background checks are required?

Pre-employment background, drug screening, and verification of history, compliant with fair chance laws.

Are there growth opportunities?

Absolutely—strong performers advance within merchandising and sales.

How do I apply?

Submit your application online; watch the Realistic Job Preview Video for insights.