Market Development Manager (Food Service)

PepsiCo

3.9

(197)

CA

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  • 86% say the CEO supports gender diversity
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    Position summary

    ntire portfolio of food and beverage brands to market in out-of-home consumption channels to meet consumer needs at work, at play, and on the go.

    Rooted in PepsiCo's "Power of One" principles, PepsiCo Foodservice leverages the scale and breadth of the corporation's brands to provide a unified voice to its customers and deliver a competitive advantage in the fast-growing food service and vending channels.

    Responsibilities

    What's Your Role?

    The Market Development Manager (MDM) for Food Service will be responsible for account management responsibilities associated with assigned Food Service accounts. Overall duties include participation in annual planning, business reviews (QBP Process), reporting and trade management, and account administration.

    This role will also require strong project/time management skills coupled with strong interpersonal skills to handle multiple priorities and objectives aimed at meeting annual growth targets for assigned customers. Customers for this segment may include Broad-line and Vending Distributors, Cash and Carry Wholesalers, Restaurants, Colleges and Universities, Hospitals, Business and Industry, Recreation, and Education accounts.

    • Represent PepsiCo portfolio (Frito Lay, Quaker, Tropicana, Gatorade, Naked Juice, IZZE, and Sabra) of brands at customers.

    • Position will be responsible for delivering annual growth plan targets, trade spend, and achieving division key performance indexes (KPIs).

    • Identify new business development opportunities within their territory.

    • On-going analysis and review of business trends to identify gaps in plan and execution.

    • Led annual Operating Plan and forecast process, collaborating with Finance, Area Sales Manager, and Region Director.

    • Make regular buyer calls, identify customer needs/priorities, and create fact-based selling presentations.

    • Ensure customer maintains a strategic product mix through SKU optimization -- both new items sell-in and/or SKU reduction.

    • The role will negotiate contracts and programming within their distributors. The MDM will identify, understand, and analyze their customer's opportunities and needs. This person will proactively build high-quality relationships at all levels (senior leadership, sales, marketing, procurement, finance, and operations) within the distributor/customer. This role will own the relationship with large key operator customers and region accounts.

    Compensation & Benefits:

    • The expected compensation range for this position is between $72,900 - $122,100.

    • 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 15% of annual salary paid out annually.

    • 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.

    • Minimum of 3+ years of sales experience; preferably with a consumer-packaged goods organization.

    • Foodservice and/or Distributor Experience Preferred.

    • Highly motivated individual with excellent communication, negotiation, influencing, and follow-up skills.

    • Seasoned in conflict management.

    • Strong computer skills (Excel and PowerPoint).

    • Solid understanding of financials including P&L impact of sales decisions.

    • Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends.

    • Proven leadership capability with a track record of influencing large multi-level teams.

    • Commitment and ability to succeed within a fast-paced organization.

    • Self-starter, ability, and desire to work independently in the absence of direct supervision.

    • Proven ability to consistently meet tight deadlines.

    • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

    • Ability to analyze and solve complex business issues.

    • Demonstrated professionalism and dependability.

    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

    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
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    Why you should apply for a job to PepsiCo:

  • Ranked as one of the Best Companies for Women in 2019
  • 4.2/5 in supportive management
  • 78% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 78% would recommend this company to other women
  • 86% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Work that Works program offers balanced independence & support to create a flexible, adaptive and productive working environment
  • 6 weeks of paid Parental Leave to new moms and new dads after the birth or adoption of a child
  • Center-based and in-home, back-up childcare is available for up to 15 days per year per employee