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PepsiCo

Director of Sales, Walmart

Auto req ID: 203281BR
Job Description
Director of Sales representing PepsiCo working with Walmart buyers and managing several categories. This role will act as the key point of contact with the customer on behalf of the business. This role is responsible for leading and developing the annual sales plans with the customer while managing a team of sales professionals within the organization.

  • Leads and develops customer Annual Operating Plans to deliver Gross sales, Net Revenue, Share, Executional Key Performance Indicator's (KPI), and sales targets.
  • Develops winning partnerships with the customer and with internal PepsiCo stakeholders by influencing and penetrating multiple levels within both organizations.
  • Ability to lead cross-functionally with sales planning, category management, finance, marketing, and Supply Chain to ensure delivery of relevant innovation and key initiatives.
  • Leads all aspects of customer's joint business plan (JBP) process, including strategic and tactical plans, while ensuring Sr. Leadership engagement.
  • Provides business coaching/ career development guidance to direct reports and team.
  • Provides customer/channel expertise and leadership to drive the development of appropriate strategic and tactical plans within the business unit.
  • Manages all aspects of planning, merchandising, forecasting and chequebook management as well as timely communication to all appropriate stakeholders on these critical tasks.
Ensures implementation and adherence to initiatives.

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Qualifications/Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree required Advanced degree preferred.
Work Experience:
  • A minimum of 7 years of sales experience; preferably with a consumer packaged goods organization
  • A minimum of 5 years of fact-based direct selling experience
  • Previous people management experience
Skills & Capabilities:
  • Exceptional leadership and customer management skills.
  • Superior time management skills, ability to multitask, set priorities and plan.
  • Strong use of influencing skills to gain alignment, agreement, and commitments (internal/external).
  • Strong ability to work within and be successful in a highly matrixed environment.
  • Strong analytical skills: the ability to link strategies and objectives to develop a plan.
  • Excellent communication skills: the ability to send and receive information clearly and concisely.
  • Ability to work independently, and solve problems by leveraging multiple function support.
  • Strong planning/organizing skills: capable of managing major projects simultaneously.
  • Above-average finance skills in order to build a compelling profit win for a customer and internal stakeholders.
  • Self-starter, ability to work independently without constant direct supervision.
  • Superior presentation skills, both in the development of compelling stories and in presenting them at all levels within customer and internal organization.
Must be willing and able to travel up to 25% of the time.
Relocation Eligible: Not Eligible for Relocation
Job Type: Pipeline

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901 - 4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy

Please view our Pay Transparency Statement

Job ID: PepsiCo-203281BR
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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