Utility Merchandising Manager

Pepsi of Worcester & Windham is a family-owned and operated independent Pepsi franchise in operation since 1956. We service the greater Worcester County, MA and Windham County, CT areas.

• The UMM is responsible for supporting the Worcester/Windham Sales Teams to drive superior marketplace execution and customer service. The UMM will manage new merchandising priorities to make a positive business impact

• Manage the weekly or daily coverage of PSAM routes/accounts for vacation or PTO days.
• Manage and complete all resets in SF & LF accounts to improve and secure space allocation. Take leadership role in all chain resets.
• Maintain cooler glide inventory, deliver & assemble racks, shippers and other merch fixtures.
• Work with SF SDLs to develop OTS, Chain C-Store, Drug & Dollar Channel merchandising programs
• Set up new account coolers & merchandising fixtures for (day of) new account setups
• Actively work with Merchandisers and Presell Managers to drive sales volume, product distribution
• Follow and help achieve department’s sales goals on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis
• Must be knowledgeable on new & existing product D&A plans
• Suggest ways to improve sales in stores such as racks, wings, pallet drops etc.
• Complete all other duties as assigned

• A minimum of 5 years' experience with beverage account selling and merchandising
• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience
• Team Player
  - Willingness to take on any management tasks to help the team
• Experience in VIP Beverage Sales Software
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings or as needed

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.

The pay range for this role is:

59,000 - 64,000 USD per year (Holden HQ)