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, Doritos, and Quaker. Headquartered in Purchase, New York, PepsiCo operates globally, delivering more than $86 billion in revenue annually and employing over 300,000 people worldwide. In the U.S., PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) drives growth through innovative products, sustainable practices, and a commitment to community impact. As a Merchandiser at PepsiCo in Stratford, Connecticut, you'll join a team that's shaping the future of consumer goods, ensuring products are perfectly placed for maximum customer satisfaction and sales.

Role Overview

The Merchandiser position at PepsiCo in Stratford, CT, is a hands-on, full-time role perfect for individuals who thrive in fast-paced retail environments. Reporting to local management, you'll be responsible for product merchandising in high-volume grocery stores and other accounts. This labor-intensive job 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 flexibility. Starting at $22.45 per hour, it provides a solid foundation for career advancement within PepsiCo's vast network.

Day-to-Day Impact

Expect to interact directly with store personnel, build lasting relationships, and ensure PepsiCo products shine on shelves. Using handheld devices for orders and equipment like U-boats and pallet jacks, you'll operate with minimal supervision in a self-managed capacity. This role demands physical stamina—lifting cases from 20-45 pounds, bending, reaching, and squatting—but rewards you with tangible results in store performance.

Key Responsibilities

As a PepsiCo Merchandiser, your core duties focus on execution and excellence:

• Merchandise store shelving, coolers, and displays with PepsiCo products in assigned accounts to drive visibility and sales.
• Rotate products in backrooms and on shelves to ensure freshness and eliminate out-of-date stock.
• Transport products efficiently from storage to sales floor using U-boats, hand trucks, pallet jacks, and other equipment.
• Display promotional materials like signs and banners to highlight special offers.
• Maintain neat and orderly backroom stock while communicating issues to store managers and PepsiCo leadership.
• Deliver exceptional customer service, building rapport and addressing needs attentively.
• Follow operating procedures, including scan-in/scan-out protocols and designated routes, while using handheld devices for orders.

Qualifications & Requirements

PepsiCo seeks motivated candidates ready to hit the ground running. Basic qualifications include:

• Being 18 years or older.
• Passing the physical capabilities test (if applicable).
• Possessing a valid U.S. Driver's License, proof of insurance, and personal transportation for multi-store routes.
• Demonstrating regular, reliable, predictable 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 is committed to fair chance hiring, considering qualified applicants with criminal histories per applicable laws like the Fair Credit Reporting Act and local ordinances.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo values its team with competitive compensation and comprehensive perks:

• Hourly pay of $22.45, equating to approximately $46,696 annually based on standard hours.
• Mileage reimbursement for using your personal vehicle on sales routes.
• Consistent schedules with opportunities for varied work times as you gain experience.
• Full benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off (details provided upon offer).
• Training and development programs to support your professional growth.
• Equal opportunity employment, embracing diversity across race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, and disability.

Career Growth

This Merchandiser role is more than entry-level—it's a launchpad. Many PepsiCo employees advance to roles like Route Sales Representative, Sales District Manager, or operations leadership. With performance-based opportunities, internal training, and a culture of promotion from within, you'll gain skills in sales, inventory, and customer relations transferable across PepsiCo's divisions. Stratford's location offers proximity to major markets, enhancing visibility for upward mobility.

Why Join Us

Choose PepsiCo for stability, impact, and innovation. Work with world-class brands, contribute to sustainable initiatives like reducing plastic waste, and join a company ranked among Fortune's Most Admired Companies. In Stratford, CT, enjoy a supportive team environment, community involvement, and the pride of keeping America refreshed. PepsiCo's Realistic Job Preview Video gives an authentic glimpse—click to watch and envision your future.

Role FAQs

Q: Is this a full-time position?
A: Yes, full-time with a consistent schedule and designated routes.

Q: What physical demands are involved?
A: Lifting 20-45 lb cases, pushing/pulling, bending, reaching, and squatting in a labor-intensive setting.

Q: Do I need my own car?
A: Yes, with a valid driver's license and insurance; mileage reimbursement provided.

Q: Are criminal backgrounds considered?
A: Yes, per fair chance laws, qualified applicants are evaluated holistically.

Q: How do I apply?
A: Submit your application online—PepsiCo reviews promptly for top talent.

Ready to stock success? Apply for the Merchandiser role at PepsiCo in Stratford today and quench your career thirst.