Pepsi MidAmerica is seeking an organized, energetic sales professional to join the Carbondale/Marion area as Area Sales Manager. The role directs and promotes trade sales execution and product distribution within a defined geographic territory to maximize growth. Key responsibilities: - Develops close relationships with chain store buyers, grocers associations, and key accounts to gain authorization for placement of Pepsi MidAmerica products, promotions, and equipment. - Uses promotional dollars to directly increase sales and create new customers; participates in developing trade promotions. - Maintains close communication with subordinates to plan and solve problems. - Handles all sales complaints within the geographic area. - Participates in community and civic organization activities. - Submits daily activity reports and weekly plans. - Conducts sales meetings for the sales force. - Conducts set trade rides from first to last account to train, develop, motivate, and evaluate the sales team; acts as a leader while covering the sales territory; works a full day from first to last account. - When necessary, covers the salesman’s area. - Tracks and reports programs and promotions to ensure execution. - Enforces requirements of promotional programs with customers receiving discounts. - Observes competitive activity and makes recommendations. - Responsible for staff shortages and re-dispatches. - Ensures vehicle maintenance and cleanliness is kept on schedule. - Responsible for ensuring Route Salesmen check in properly each day. Apply today! Equal Opportunity E

Pepsi MidAmerica is seeking an organized, energetic sales professional to join the Carbondale/Marion area as Area Sales Manager. The role directs and promotes trade sales execution and product distribution within a defined geographic territory to maximize growth. Key responsibilities: - Develops close relationships with chain store buyers, grocers associations, and key accounts to gain authorization for placement of Pepsi MidAmerica products, promotions, and equipment. - Uses promotional dollars to directly increase sales and create new customers; participates in developing trade promotions. - Maintains close communication with subordinates to plan and solve problems. - Handles all sales complaints within the geographic area. - Participates in community and civic organization activities. - Submits daily activity reports and weekly plans. - Conducts sales meetings for the sales force. - Conducts set trade rides from first to last account to train, develop, motivate, and evaluate the sales team; acts as a leader while covering the sales territory; works a full day from first to last account. - When necessary, covers the salesman’s area. - Tracks and reports programs and promotions to ensure execution. - Enforces requirements of promotional programs with customers receiving discounts. - Observes competitive activity and makes recommendations. - Responsible for staff shortages and re-dispatches. - Ensures vehicle maintenance and cleanliness is kept on schedule. - Responsible for ensuring Route Salesmen check in properly each day. Apply today! Equal Opportunity E