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Ready to Return - Merchandise Team Lead Designate - Phx, AZ

Overview\ At PepsiCo, were all about meaningful opportunities. The Ready to Return program at PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) is a 16-week accelerated program for experienced professionals returning to the workforce after a career break. Through this program, you\'ll receive structured functional learning, customized program coaching alongside a cohort of peers and the opportunity to work alongside some of our top sales leaders. But thats not all! Successful completion of the Ready to Return program may also lead to full-time employment opportunities within PBNA.

Do you have 5+ years of career experience? Are you currently on a career break of 1+ years? Are you excited about networking with other returners re-entering the workforce?

Were excited about the perspective you will bring and the contributions you will make as we Dare for Better. This program will encourage you to sharpen your skills and strengthen your resume as you build your own meaningful opportunities.

Are you ready to return and become a leader on the rise? Apply today!

Responsibilities\ Position overview\ The Merchandising Team Lead is responsible for leading a team of frontline employees to merchandise orders for key customers in a fast-paced direct store delivery environment. Position is responsible for a team of Customer Service Specialists and other full-time Merchandisers, whose primary set of responsibilities is to service large volume stores, such as supermarkets, Mass Merchants, etc.

This role will drive superior marketplace execution and customer service, share growth and profit performance. As the manager of the Customer Service Specialists and other full-time Merchandisers, this role will have the authority to interview, hire, train, promote, and manage all aspects of the performance of the full-time Merchandising team.

Specific management duties, include but are not limited to, interviewing, selecting, training, and scheduling Merchandisers and Customer Service Specialists, assessing performance against plan metrics, and providing feedback on performance on a regular basis.

What youll do\ * Coach and lead a team of full-time merchandisers on selling and display execution, merchandising standards, and ensure accurate and timely orders are submitted\ * Assign full-time merchandisers to a consistent set of large format and high-volume accounts to service on a regular basis; as needed, adjust store assignments to ensure proper service coverage for any fill-ins or backup\ * Conduct work-withs/route rides with frontline employees to develop their merchandising and customer service skills\ * Apply knowledge of merchandising principles to drive productivity\ * Brief frontline employees on scheduling and meeting productivity goals\ * Anticipate potential customer issues; apply contingency planning to avoid customer dissatisfaction\ * Train frontline employees and utilize Pepsi Beverage Company (PBC) processes and tools\ * Interview, train, and onboard any newly hired merchandisers\ * Understand cost per unit constraints when meeting customer needs\ * Help employees prioritize the work and promote teamwork\ * Supervise daily operations, delegate tasks and monitor progress\ * Work closely with the Territory Sales Lead and Territory Sales Representative to execute sales strategy across the merchandising team\ * Solicit feedback and input from the Territory Sales Representative working alongside the Merchandising Team as part of the regular performance review process\ * Set productivity and service targets, measure performance to drive accountability

Compensation & Benefits:\ * *The expected compensation range for this position is between \$55,800 - \$87,000 based on a full-time schedule.* Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary.

Qualifications\ * Minimum 5 years of prior work experience\ * Actively on a career break from the full-time workforce of 1 or more years\ * Bachelors degree and/or equivalent work experience\ * Minimum 2 years of leadership experience\ * Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and weekends\ * Must be willing and able to lift up to 60 lbs. periodically\ * Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)\ * Must have a valid driver\'s license\ * This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States\ * Safe driving record strongly preferred\ 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.