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PepsiCo

Merchandising Team Leader (Relocation)

PepsiCo, Joplin, Missouri, us, 64803

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Overview We are PepsiCo Sales. We are game changers, mountain movers and history makers. We are spread among 200 countries and united by a shared set of values and goals. That’s why we Win with Purpose. Together, we blaze new trails, succeed, celebrate, and never settle for second best. At PepsiCo, we’re committed to performing well as individuals and in teams, to be a faster, stronger, and better company as a whole.

Are you hungry to be a part of the World’s largest portfolio of billion-dollar food and beverage brands? Then Now is the time to explore the opportunities of PepsiCo: what makes you unique makes us better. Pepsi Beverages North America (PBNA) is PepsiCo’s beverage manufacturing, sales and distribution operating unit in the United States and Canada. This position will be part of the North America Beverage organization. A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyone’s invited. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you can influence the people around you and the world at large. By showing up, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop, and grow our unique skill sets at work. Our supportive teams can fuel your professional goals to make a global impact. Join us. Dare for Better!!

Responsibilities The Merchandising Team Lead is responsible for leading a team of frontline employees to merchandise orders for key customers in a fast‑paced direct store delivery environment. Position is responsible for full‑time Merchandisers, whose primary set of responsibilities is to service large volume stores, such as supermarkets, Mass Merchants, etc. This role will drive superior marketplace execution and customer service, share growth and profit performance. As the manager of full‑time Merchandisers, this role will have the authority to interview, hire, train, promote, and manage all aspects of the performance of the full‑time Merchandising team.

Coach and lead a team of full‑time merchandisers on selling and display execution, merchandising standards, and ensure accurate and timely orders are submitted

Assign full‑time merchandisers to a consistent set of large format and high‑volume accounts to service on a regular basis; as needed, adjust store assignments to ensure proper service coverage for any fill‑ins or backup

Conduct ‘work‑withs/route rides’ with frontline employees to develop their merchandising and customer service skills

Apply knowledge of merchandising principles to drive productivity

Brief frontline employees on scheduling and meeting productivity goals

Anticipate potential customer issues; apply contingency planning to avoid customer dissatisfaction

Train frontline employees and utilize Pepsi Beverage Company (PBC) processes and tools

Interview, train, and onboard any newly hired merchandisers

Understand cost per unit constraints when meeting customer needs

Help employees prioritize the work and promote teamwork

Supervise daily operations, delegate tasks and monitor progress

Work closely with the Territory Sales Leader and Sales Representative to execute sales strategy across the merchandising team

Solicit feedback and input from the Sales Representatives working alongside the Merchandising Team as part of the regular performance review process

Set productivity and service targets, measure performance to drive accountability

Compensation and Benefits

The expected compensation range for this position is between $53,500 - $83,350

Location, confirmed job‑related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process

Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 10% of annual salary paid out quarterly

Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement

In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience

Minimum 2 years of leadership experience

Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and weekends

Must be willing and able to lift up to 60 lbs. periodically

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)

Must have a valid driver’s license

This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States

Safe driving record strongly preferred

Team Spirit! We are looking for someone to inspire others

EEO Statement 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, 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. 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

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Manufacturing and Food and Beverage Services

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