Cold Lake Sales Representative

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Date: Oct 10, 2013

Location: Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada

Company Summary:


PepsiCo Canada employs nearly 10,000 Canadians and is organized into two business units - PepsiCo Beverages Canada, which includes brands such as Pepsi, Gatorade and Tropicana; and PepsiCo Foods Canada, which includes Frito Lay Canada and Quaker foods & snacks. PepsiCo Canada, in turn, belongs to the global PepsiCo, Inc., family.

At PepsiCo Canada, we're committed to achieving business and financial success while leaving a positive imprint on society - delivering what we call Performance with Purpose. Performance with Purpose is at the heart of every aspect of our business.

Our people are our greatest asset. By supporting their ability to work effectively together and providing them with the tools they need to succeed, we are ensuring that PepsiCo Canada is the kind of company where talented people of all backgrounds want to work.


General Summary:

The Sales Representative contributes to the success of the PepsiCo BeveragesCanada through maximizing business growth by providing exceptional customer service to both large and small format accounts; large format accounts such as large supermarkets and small format accounts such as Convenience and Gas stores, small supermarkets, drug stores. This person is responsible for conducting daily sales calls to stores in their territory. The Pre Sell Customer Sales Representative orders products to be delivered to the store; they are responsible for ongoing rotation and stocking of product on shelves and displays, and in coolers and venders. This person builds in store displays and sets up promotional materials such as pricing signs and banners.We are looking for residents of Cold Lake, Alberta.



Key Responsibilities Include:

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• Develop all assigned accounts relative to sales volume, market share, product distribution, space allocation and customer service


• Solicit new business to increase volume and new package distribution within the territory


• Sell and execute national and local promotions, solicit placement of incremental marketing equipment, displays, racks and sell sufficient product inventory


• Utilize point-of-sale materials to stimulate sales


• Must maintain and increase shelf facings, and racks; clean shelving and racking; and rotate product


• Provide excellent service to assigned accounts; create and maintain goodwill with all customers


• Merchandise product sections and build displays to stimulate sales


• Eliminate out-of-stocks and out-of-date product through effective order taking


• Work closely with PBC delivery department to ensure effective service


• Monitor and report on competitive activity


• Complete required paperwork and processes in an accurate and timely manner

Required Experience, Skills and Abilities:

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  Successful completion of a post secondary education program at either University or College (Preferably Business)
  Fact-based direct selling experience preferred


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  Food Service or Consumer Products experience preferred


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  Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills


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  Demonstrated computer proficiency: Microsoft Suite
  Solid oral presentation skills required

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  Possess a valid driver's license and own vehicle