Frito-Lay Summer Student Route Sales Representative

Overview

Are you hungry for an exciting and challenging opportunity in a fast-paced, diverse organization? If so, you have a future at Frito Lay. The Summer Route Sales Representative role is a great opportunity to start building your career at Frito Lay, leading to the opportunity to join our Co-op or New Grad programs in future terms. 

What you can expect from us:  

  • Opportunity to gain exposure to PepsiCo’s Co-op or New Grad programs 
  • A dynamic and inclusive culture that promotes you to bring your whole self to work 
  • A chance to win our Top Summer RSR Award with a $1500 bonus 
  • Ability to grow your earnings through performance 

Responsibilities

You will develop and sustain a growing snack foods business and leverage your skills by selling and delivering our products to your assigned group of retail customers at grocery stores, gas stations, and convenience stores. Your responsibilities will include: 

  • Merchandising: Merchandising store shelving with Frito-Lay Products, handling cardboard carton returns, rotating inventory to ensure products remain fresh for customers and cleaning shelving and racks.
  • Driving & Delivering: Operating a route sales truck including loading, unloading, and delivering product as you travel between your assigned group of retail stores OR operating your personal vehicle along an established route.
  • Selling & Ordering: Executing national and local promotions, displays, and racks, ordering sufficient product inventory for customer volume demands, and ensuring frequent communication with store managers.

Qualifications

  • Available to work full time from May to September
  • Valid full G or class 5 driver’s license and a clean driving record
  • Preference for those enrolled in a college/university program
  • Able to work early mornings and weekends (starting as early as 5 am!)
  • Your own vehicle, or daily access to a vehicle
  • Physically active/strong - able to lift approx. 50 pounds and be on your feet all day
  • Strong independent worker who can stay motivated with minimal supervision
  • Outstanding organizational skills (can handle multiple priorities, problem solve, and meet targets)

Why work at PepsiCo

At Frito Lay Canada, we are the saviours of the smiles and heroes of the hangry. You’re invited to be a part of a global team of innovators who make, move, and sell these products—which are enjoyed by more than 1 billion people a day. A career at Frito Lay Canada means working in a culture where everyone’s welcome. It takes a lot of muscle power and pride to create products that deliver smiles. This is a place where you stand out when you join in. Become a Frito Lay Canada team member.

 

Pay: $965/ wk

 

AI Disclosure: PepsiCo may use Artificial Intelligence as part of its hiring process.  Specifically, we may use AI-based tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.

Vacancy Status: This posting is for [select] an existing vacancy/ a newly created role

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