Route Sales Representative

FritoLay, a subsidiary of PepsiCo, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of snack foods, known for its diverse and beloved brands such as Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Tostitos, and Fritos. The company is renowned for its commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, delivering snacks to millions of consumers across various retail channels. FritoLay operates in a dynamic and fast-paced environment where team members are empowered to grow and contribute to their communities as well as to the company's success.

The Route Sales Representative role at FritoLay is essential for maintaining strong relationships with local stores, including gas stations, dollar stores, and large grocery outlets. This full-time position comes with an attractive target earning of $62,000 per year and offers tremendous opportunities for career advancement within FritoLay and the wider organization of PepsiCo. As a Route Sales Representative, your primary responsibility is to deliver, sell, and merchandise the complete line of FritoLay products while building lasting partnerships with store managers to optimize sales and product placement.

Starting with comprehensive training lasting four to six weeks, you will learn the fundamentals of route sales, driving, merchandising, and customer engagement. You will be tasked with running routes, exchanging duties with team members to understand diverse store environments, and actively driving sales through effective display setups and national sales initiatives. This job demands excellent organizational skills, physical stamina for unloading and stocking products, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced, physical, and sometimes unpredictable environment.

The company emphasizes a supportive culture aimed at investing in your personal and professional growth. This role offers a structured route with set days off, aligning with a schedule that balances work and personal life while embracing the flexibility needed to operate in a 24-hour distribution network. FritoLay encourages a team spirit, a drive for excellence, and an individual’s commitment to excellence and customer service.

The position requires being on your feet the entire shift and working weekends or holidays depending on operational needs. Successful candidates will be at least 21 years of age, hold a valid driver's license with insurance, and have the physical ability to frequently lift up to 40 pounds, with accommodations available as required. Beyond the core responsibilities, FritoLay provides attractive benefits such as 401(k) contributions, health, dental, and vision insurance, financial support for higher education, company discounts, and other perks to support your total well-being and career development.

FritoLay and PepsiCo promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The company also supports fair hiring practices in compliance with applicable laws, aiming to create an accessible and fair recruitment process. This role is perfect for disciplined, motivated individuals who thrive in physical, independent, and customer-focused roles and seek a gateway to long-term career growth in the snack foods industry.