Job Description

:OverviewPepsiCo Sales RepresentativeOpen Roles: Relief Sales Rep (Based out of Nanaimo area)The Team:
If youxe2x80x99re looking to join a fast-growing business with a supportive and winning culture, as well as being at one of the 100 Top Employers in Canada, this is the perfect fit.Working for the PepsiCo Beverages Vancouver Island Team, you will be apart of a collaborative, exciting and fast pace setting. Based out of the lower Island, you will be a pillar to the success of our growing business. As part of our field sales team, our sales representatives are at the forefront of ensuring Pepsixe2x80x99s presence on shelves and in fridges. From small independent shops to national convenience and gas, creativity, relationship building and hunger for success is at the core of each team member. A motivated and organized individual will be the ideal candidate to join this dynamic team.
ResponsibilitiesThe Role:PepsiCo Sales Representatives contributes to the success of PepsiCo Beverages Canada by building relationships, executing plans, and growing sales. As a GEO Relief Representative, you will be responsible for your customers needs while hitting company targets. You will be servicing a wide-range of Small Format, Large Format and Food Service Customers throughout the region, and thus will become an expert in executional framework across all segments of the beverage industry.Who Should Apply:

• Highly self motivated, competitive and hard workers

• Can lift, push and pull 25+lbs

• Eager learner and great communicator

• Lives in either Courtenay, Port Alberni, Nanaimo.

• Enjoys being a team player but comfortable working on own daily

• Has a competitive nature to win

• Individuals of all backgrounds, either just starting their career with minimal experience out of post secondary or those whoxe2x80x99ve worked in C&G business

• Willing to travel across Vancouver Island covering approximately 15 weeks south of Duncan, 15 weeks Nanaimo area, 10 weeks north of Parksville including Port Alberni, Tofino, Comox, Campbell River, Port Hardy. (Travel costs covered by Pepsi)

QualificationsThe Company:
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Our product portfolio includes 22 world-famous, billion-dollar brands; from Gatorade to Quaker, Tropicana to Layxe2x80x99s and more. We make hundreds of enjoyable foods and beverages that are loved throughout the world.
At PepsiCo Canada, we are always developing exciting brand campaigns and continuously driving product innovations. We strive to hire the brightest and the best, providing the tools, training and resources along the way to ensure success.Key Responsibilities include:

• Provide excellent service to assigned accounts; create and maintain goodwill with all customers

• Merchandise product sections and build displays to stimulate sales

• Eliminate out-of-stocks and out-of-date product through effective order taking

• Work closely with PBC Delivery Department to ensure effective service

• Monitor and report on competitive activity

• Complete required paperwork and processes in an accurate and timely manner

• Find new accounts through cold calling

• Working with a team to analyze opportunities and create successful strategies

Required Skills, Experience and Characteristics:

• Valid drivers licence and car

• Availability to travel across the Island during week days

• Partial completion or completion of a post-secondary education program at either University or College (Preferably Business)

• Experience with merchandising and customer service is an asset but not mandatory

• Demonstrating computer proficiency: Microsoft Suite and iPad

• Solid oral presentation skills required

• Possess a valid driver's license and own vehicle

• Fact-based direct selling experience preferred

• Food Service or Consumer Products experience preferred

• Team oriented & self-motivated

• Accountable, well organized problem solver who enjoys working in a fast paced, urgent environment

• Competitive spirit and winning attitude

• Leadership skills and experience is an asset

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