Leadership Development Sales Associate

Unbottle YOUR Potential at Pepsi Bottling Ventures! At Pepsi, we spread home‑grown joy in our special PBV way! Pepsi Bottling Ventures is the nation’s largest private bottler and distributor of Pepsi beverages. It is based in NC, SC, MD, & DE.

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Job Description Pepsi Bottling Ventures is seeking a Leadership Development Sales Associate to join our team!

We are jointly owned by Suntory and Pepsi Co. Suntory is a family‑owned business founded in Japan more than 125 years ago that is known globally for their beverages and innovative spirit. Pepsi Co has a 125‑year plus legacy as a global leader in convenient foods and beverages. We represent Suntory’s non‑alcoholic beverage industry in the United States and have an 80‑year plus legacy of providing Pepsi Co products to the Carolinas and beyond.

We make, sell, and distribute Pepsi Co and other beverages. We do business in five states and sell Pepsi Co beverages to most of the market in our geographic regions. We also develop our own line of beverages, producing and distributing a growing product line nationally.

We bring you the beverages you love. We bring Pepsi Co’s beloved beverages and more to you and our customers. As a part of Suntory, we believe in dreaming big and boldly pursuing our dreams, growing for good, and giving back to society. We innovate to create new beverages, like our Nature’s Twist refreshing lemonade line, and we continuously expand our beverage portfolio to bring you and our customers joy.

We value integrity, teamwork, accountability, creativity, and communication in all we do and expect the same from all team members.

Role Overview

• Start Date:
  
  September 2026 | Two Positions Available
• Primary Locations:
  Myrtle Beach, SC & Charlotte, NC
• Rotation Locations:
  Raleigh, NC;
  St. Pauls, NC;
  Winston‑Salem, NC

Are you ready to launch a high‑impact career with one of the region’s most dynamic beverage organizations? The PBV Ascend Leadership Development Sales Associate Program is designed for ambitious emerging leaders who are eager to learn the business, grow rapidly, and make a real difference. This 18–24‑month immersive development experience will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and leadership capabilities needed to step into key roles such as Territory Sales Manager, Food Service Representative, or Key Account Manager.

Upon successful completion, candidates will be assigned a supervisory‑level position in one of our NC/SC territories.

• Engage in a structured rotation across multiple departments to gain a full understanding of PBV’s sales and operational ecosystem.
• Complete manager‑guided curriculum designed to strengthen your business acumen and leadership skills.
• Build competencies in sales strategy, customer service, route operations, product management, and commercial execution.
• Take on real supervisory responsibilities as you progress through the program.
• Utilize tools and technologies including computers, handheld systems, pallet jacks, route trucks, and more.
• Travel across training locations (approximately 30%) to support learning and development.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field (required)
• Prior sales, customer service, or leadership experience—internships welcome
• Demonstrated leadership through extracurricular involvement
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and analytical skills
• Ability to meet driving qualifications (may include obtaining a CDL A or
  
  B)
• Willingness to relocate following…