Job Description

Overview:

We are PepsiCo


PepsiCo is proud to be one of the worldxe2x80x99s leading food and beverage companies. Every day, we are dedicated to bringing our mission to create more smiles with every sip and every bite to life. Our products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Our portfolio xe2x80x94 including Layxe2x80x99s, Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi and Quaker xe2x80x94 consists of many iconic brands that generate more than US $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales, helping to deliver more than US $70 billion in net revenue in 2020.


Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive. Through PepsiCo Positive, we are charting a new course to drive positive action for the planet and people. PepsiCo Positive is an end-to-end strategic business transformation with sustainability at the centre of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change.


In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch, or dinner. At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore, and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay's, Liqui Fruit and Bokomo range of cereals. PepsiCo SA employs more than 13, 000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages. Responsibilities: As part of the Snacks, Food and Beverages business, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Achieving maximum Revenue profitability, volume growth and Channel penetration within a defined Wholesale customer base by effectively selling the company's products.
• Establishing and maintaining contact strategy with internal and external stakeholders.
• Building effective long lasting customer relationships.
• Successfully executing promotional campaigns.
• Improving in stock availability to achieve 95% service levels and support NPD speed to market excellence.
• Implementing EDGE principles in all stores (Every Day Great Execution).
• Demonstrate an understanding of Make Move Sell
• Liaising with external merchandising services to achieve the most effective merchandising practices/principles.
• Increase Market share%

Qualifications:

• 3 year tertiary qualification in Sales, Marketing or Commercial studies.
• The ideal candidate should bring with them strong customer management, networking sales background and significant connections in sales Arena
• Should have extensive FMCG experience, wholesale experience would be an advantage
• Must be able to demonstrate a strong track record of achievement.
• Self-starter who is able to successfully work both independently and as part of a team.
• Integrity, Intelligence, xe2x80x9cI can do itxe2x80x9d attitude.
• Strong motivation for closing business and meeting sales targets.
• Must possess excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Outstanding presentation skills required.
• Experience with direct selling is preferred.
• 5-7 years "current" experience in Sales/Business Development in the enterprise.
• A deep understanding of marketing principles and great negotiation skills.

xe2x80x9cPepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act"