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Business Development Representative
Job in
Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois, 61825, USA
Listed on 2026-02-16
Listing for:
Pepsi-Cola Champaign-Urbana Bottling Co.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
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Sales
Business Development
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Solicit new business to increase sales volume and expand package distribution.
- Develop and grow accounts across various channels, including on-premises, third-party, vending, and specialty markets.
- Achieve financial targets including volume and margin growth, equipment throughput, and new vending/fountain placements.
- Track new customer sales activity and identify growth opportunities.
- Build and maintain long-term partnerships with assigned non-retail strategic customers.
- Assist customers with onboarding on our ordering portal and support initial orders and setup.
- Review contracts regularly, ensure documentation is current, and manage renewal timelines.
- Collaborate with internal teams to improve customer-facing processes and enhance value.
- Complete a daily report for the VP of Sales & Marketing, detailing new account visits, customer interactions, and volume increases.
- Ensure all new customer paperwork and contracts are accurately completed and submitted.
- Work with the Franchise Area Manager to secure funding, manage marketing reimbursements, and complete quarterly Grand Slam reporting.
- Execute promotional programs and marketplace initiatives in assigned accounts to maximize brand performance.
- Assist with company sponsor ships and community events—such as parades, festivals, and other brand visibility opportunities.
- Coordinate with the service manager to ensure proper equipment placement and operational efficiency.
- Work closely with all sales department personnel to support promotions and brand initiatives across the market.
- Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
- New Year's Day
- Memorial Day
- Fourth of July
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving
Training wages will start at $23 per hour. Once training has been completed and you have assumed all job responsibilities, your position will be re-classified to exempt with a bi-weekly wage of $1,840 or $47,840 per year.
BonusOnce the training period is complete, the position is eligible for a performance-based bonus of $20,000, paid out annually.
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401K
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or related field is preferred.
- Minimum five years’ sales experience in a fast-paced environment.
- Requires a strong and current record of new business development, business planning skills and account development expertise.
- Ability to gain organizational alignment to deliver against customer needs.
- Ability to set goals, establish plans, prioritize, and organize efforts to execute and meet goals.
- Persuasive and diplomatic communication skills. Strong negotiation skills.
- Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)
- High attention to detail and follow through.
- Excellent organizational and presentation skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
- High level of integrity and honesty.
- Must possess a valid state Driver’s License and maintain personal auto insurance with all DMV, medical and legal clearances to provide for and allow use of said license.
- License suspended or revoked in the last 3 years.
- Alcohol-related conviction (DWI, open container, etc.) in the last 5 years.
- Vehicular homicide, assault, or manslaughter conviction.
- “Hit and Run” or “leaving the scene” conviction.
- Reckless driving conviction.
- Careless driving conviction.
- Financial responsibility filing.
- No valid license for state of residence.
- Speeding in excess of 20 mph conviction in the last 3 years.
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