Overview

　　We are PepsiCo Sales. We are game changers, mountain movers and history makers. We are a diverse group, spread among 200 countries and united by a shared set of values and goals. That's why we Perform 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 strengthen the 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.

　　Frito Lay is PepsiCo's snack manufacturing, sales and distribution operating unit. They have the world's largest portfolio of billion dollar foods and are specifically responsible for the growth of some of America's favorite snack foods, including FRITOS®, LAY'S®, DORITOS®, CHEETOS®, AND TOSTITOS.

　　Upon completion of the training program, you may be required to relocate within the North Central region (Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa).

　　Responsibilities

　　The Key Account Manager (KAM) for Retail Sales contributes to Frito Lay's success by executing a selling strategy in the assigned retail account portfolio. Successful candidates will manage key customer relationships including negotiating customer agreements that deliver against internal operating plans while successfully delivering against the customer's expectations. The KAM must develop strategic account plans in order to create sales proposals yielding profitable account development and growth. Further, this person must prepare and conduct quarterly internal presentations to ensure senior management alignment on plans and strategies

　　Represent Frito-Lay's full portfolio of brands with assigned retail customersDeliver annual volume, trade spend and profit planOn-going analysis and review of business trends to identify gaps to plan and executionLead annual operating plan & forecast process, collaborating with Finance, Business Units and Business Development ManagerMaintenance of Financial Event Planner TPM (Trade Promotion Management) and leveraging Excel modeling to assess financials, valuation & alternate scenariosDevelop annual promotion plan while adhering to guidelines and ensure flawless execution through consistent customer engagementMake regular headquarter buyer calls, identify customer needs/priorities and creating fact-based selling presentations for assigned retail accountsEnsure accounts maintain a strategic product mix through SKU optimization -- both new item sell-in and/or SKU reductionWork closely with field retail team to ensure strong communication and execution of programsCoach/partner local advantage sales and marketing retail account manager on key indirect calls across marketActively participate in customer payment processing including financial contracts, performance and collectionAbility to travel 10-20% of the time to team off-site team and region meetingsMust be willing and able to lift 40 lbs. periodically

　　Qualifications

　　Bachelor's degree4+ years of fact-based selling experience1+ year of Account Management experience Consumer packaged goods experience in a Direct Store Delivery environment preferredHighly motivated individual with excellent communication, negotiation, influencing, and follow up skillsProven leadership capability with a track record of leading and influencing large multi-level teamsProficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States

　　EEO Statement

　　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

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