About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, with an extensive portfolio that includes iconic brands like Pepsi, Lay's, Gatorade, and Quaker. Operating in over 200 countries, PepsiCo employs more than 300,000 people globally and is committed to sustainable growth, innovation, and delivering consumer delight. In India, PepsiCo has a strong presence with manufacturing facilities, distribution networks, and a focus on category leadership in beverages and snacks. As a Senior Manager in Hyderabad, you'll contribute to PepsiCo's mission of creating smiles with every sip and bite, leveraging cutting-edge retail strategies to drive market dominance.

Role Overview

The Senior Manager, Sales Planogram role in Hyderabad, Telangana, is a pivotal leadership position within PepsiCo's DX Sector. Reporting to senior sales and space planning leadership, you will head a team of Planogram Analysts, providing exceptional operational direction to sales teams across multiple markets. This role demands expertise in retail merchandising, JDA software, and people management to ensure visually appealing, data-driven planograms that optimize store layouts, boost sales, and enhance customer experiences. With a focus on quality audits, process automation, and cross-functional collaboration, you'll play a key role in scaling operations aligned with PepsiCo's business growth in India's dynamic food and beverage sector.

Key Responsibilities

Your day-to-day impact will span leadership, execution, and innovation:

• Head the DX Sector Planogram Analyst team, ensuring efficient support for sales employees across teams and markets.
• Lead the creation of visually appealing, versioned planograms based on store clustering, space definitions, and defined flow.
• Collaborate closely with Category Management and Space teams to meet approved parameters and conduct rigorous quality audits for assortment, visual appeal, innovation, and shelving metrics.
• Manage multiple project timelines, track progress, resolve issues, and electronically deliver planograms to internal and external systems.
• Build and maintain relationships with project partners, manage planogram databases, and provide reporting as needed.
• Drive adoption of industry best practices, partner with global teams on end-to-end strategies, and lead workload forecasting for capacity management.
• Foster an inclusive environment, elevate team capabilities from execution to strategic focus, and implement process improvements through automation and technology.

Leadership Focus

Enable direct reports through hiring, talent assessment, performance management, and career development. Provide feedback to support global partnerships and ensure SLA compliance with a balance of speed, quality, and innovation.

Qualifications & Requirements

To excel in this role, candidates need:

• 10+ years of retail/merchandising experience, including proficiency in JDA space planning tools.
• 2+ years of people leadership in a space planning or planogram environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, business administration, or marketing; a Master’s degree is a plus.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, particularly intermediate-to-advanced Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of space management technology platforms, with a propensity to learn PepsiCo-specific systems.
• Superior customer service, time management, multitasking, and prioritization abilities.

Experience identifying trends, driving improvements, and scaling operations is essential for success at PepsiCo.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo offers a premium compensation package tailored for top talent:

• Competitive salary estimated at ₹30.8L - ₹62.7L per annum, with performance-based bonuses and incentives.
• Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and wellness programs for you and your family.
• Retirement benefits like provident fund contributions and gratuity.
• Generous paid time off, flexible work arrangements, and hybrid options where applicable.
• Employee discounts on PepsiCo products and perks like gym memberships and meal vouchers.

Career Growth

At PepsiCo, career progression is a reality. This Senior Manager role positions you for advancement into director-level sales operations or global category management. Benefit from leadership development programs, mentorship from industry veterans, and exposure to international projects. PepsiCo invests in upskilling through certifications in JDA, data analytics, and agile methodologies, ensuring you grow alongside the business.

Why Join Us

Joining PepsiCo means being part of a purpose-driven company focused on sustainability, diversity, and innovation. In Hyderabad's thriving tech and business hub, you'll work in a collaborative, inclusive environment with access to state-of-the-art tools. Contribute to PepsiCo's leadership in India's ₹5 lakh crore food and beverage market, where planogram optimization directly impacts billions in revenue. Enjoy a premium work culture that values work-life balance, recognition, and real ownership.

Role FAQs

What is the experience level required?

10+ years in retail/merchandising with JDA, plus 2+ years in leadership.

Is relocation assistance provided?

PepsiCo offers support for eligible candidates relocating to Hyderabad.

What tools will I use daily?

JDA for space planning, advanced Excel, PepsiCo proprietary systems, and collaboration platforms.

How does this role support career growth?

Through global exposure, skill-building, and clear paths to senior leadership.

Is this a full-time position?

Yes, full-time with potential for flexible hours.

Ready to optimize retail success at PepsiCo? Apply now and shape the future of sales excellence.