About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is a global leader in the food and beverage industry, renowned for iconic brands like Pepsi, Gatorade, and Frito-Lay. As a Fortune 50 company, PepsiCo operates Pepsi Beverages North America (PBNA), its premier beverage manufacturing, sales, and distribution unit. With a commitment to performance with purpose, PepsiCo drives innovation, sustainability, and growth while fostering a family-like culture. Joining PepsiCo means becoming part of a stable, expanding organization that values what makes you unique, offering unparalleled stability and brand recognition in the competitive food and beverage sector.

Role Overview

The Sales Rep - Large Grocery / Mass Merchant / Large Format position in Sarasota, Florida, is your gateway to a dynamic career at PepsiCo. As a Large Format Sales Representative, you'll be the primary store-level salesperson for major accounts like supermarkets and mass merchants in the Venice, FL area. This full-time role offers a target pay of $60,000 per year, combining sales generation, exceptional customer service, and hands-on merchandising. Enjoy a fast-paced environment with task variety, independence, and the support of industry-leading technology. No two days are the same as you build relationships, stock products, and drive business success for PepsiCo's world-class portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in PepsiCo's success by executing core sales and service duties. Day-to-day, expect to generate sales through customer relationship building, opportunity identification, business reviews, and top-tier service. You'll rotate and stock products across shelves, displays, coolers, vending equipment, and backrooms, ensuring optimal visibility and availability. Responsibilities include executing displays, builds, and promotions, often involving lifting, loading, pushing, and pulling cases from 20-45 lbs, standing, walking, reaching, and squatting. Operate equipment like U-Boats, hand trucks, and pallet jacks while supporting PepsiCo's safety culture. Collaborate with cross-functional partners, receive feedback via key metrics, and master new technologies, products, and selling skills to grow accounts and boost efficiencies.

Daily Impact

Your efforts directly influence sales performance in large format stores, leveraging PepsiCo's portfolio depth to outshine competitors. From merchandising to account management, every action contributes to customer satisfaction and business growth.

Qualifications & Requirements

PepsiCo equips you with world-class training, but minimum requirements ensure success. You must be 18 years or older, possess a valid U.S. driver's license with proof of insurance, and have a personal vehicle for accessing multi-store locations. Helpful experience includes merchandising, customer service, managing inventory, and account management. Post-offer, expect a background check, drug screening, education and employment verification, and motor vehicle history review (if applicable). PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering qualified applicants with criminal histories per Fair Chance laws, FCRA, and ordinances in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and beyond. All applicants receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo prioritizes your well-being with comprehensive benefits. Enjoy medical, vision, and dental coverage, company-provided retirement plans, and paid time off. Receive mileage reimbursement for route travel, world-class training, and access to incentives. Benefit from exceptional brand recognition, cutting-edge technology, and a robust employee development program emphasizing internal promotions.

Additional Perks

Thriving in a family atmosphere with stability from a growing Fortune 50 company, plus task variety and a fast-paced setting that keeps work engaging.

Career Growth

PepsiCo invests in your future through a successful employee development program that promotes from within. Gain skills in sales, technology, and leadership while advancing in PBNA's expansive network. With PepsiCo's size and portfolio depth, opportunities abound for high performers ready to grow in the food and beverage industry.

Why Join Us

Choose PepsiCo for great pay, benefits, and growth in a winning team environment. Stand out with our industry-leading technology, brand power, and culture that celebrates uniqueness. Experience stability, variety, independence, and a family vibe while servicing Sarasota's large format accounts. Watch our Sales Realistic Job Preview Video to see the role in action. Ready to perform with purpose? Apply now and elevate your career with PepsiCo in Sarasota, Florida.

Role FAQs

What is the pay for this role?

Target pay is $60,000 per year, with incentives and mileage reimbursement.

Do I need prior experience?

Helpful but not required; PepsiCo provides training.

What physical demands are involved?

Lifting 20-45 lbs, standing, walking, and operating equipment.

Is this a full-time position?

Yes, full-time with benefits.

How does PepsiCo support diversity?

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we embrace all qualified applicants.