Pepsi MidAmerica is looking for an organized, energetic sales professional with a positive attitude to be the next Carbondale/Marion Area Sales Manager. GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Directs and promotes the sales trade execution and distribution of Pepsi MidAmerica products throughout a limited geographical territory, to the fullest extent. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to: Division General Manager Supervises: Dedicated Sales Representatives, Merchandisers, and Relay Drivers. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Develops close relationships within chain store buyers, Grocer’s associations and special accounts, to gain authorization for placement of all products, vendors, equipment and promotions. • Uses promotional and advertising dollars to directly increase sales and create new consumers for Pepsi MidAmerica products. Participate in developing trade promotions. • Maintains a close relationship with subordinates through daily activities and reports, to best determine planning and solution to problems. • Handles all sales complaints within his/her geographic area. • Participates in community and civic organization activities. • Submits daily activity reports and plans for the week. • Conducts sales meetings for his/her sales force, as assigned. • Conduct set trade rides, from first to last account, to train, develop, motivate and evaluate the salesmen, as well as evaluate the territory and build sales. Be a leader while working with the sales rep. Work a complete day from first to last account. • When necessary, work the salesman’s area. • Track and report programs and promotions sold to ensure execution of his sales department. • Enforce requirements of promotional programs with customers receiving promotional discounts. • Observe competitive activity in his/her area and make recommendations. • Responsible for staff shortages and re-dispatches. • Ensure vehicle maintenance and cleanliness is kept on schedule. • Responsible for assuring Route Salesmen check in properly each day. Apply Today! 700 Skyline Dr, Marion, IL 62959 Johnathan Finch, HR/Recruitment (618) 998-0400/(270) 243-5497 Pepsi MidAmerica/Crisp Container Equal Opportunity Employer