Sales Development Representative - Carmarthenshire

Role overview

PepsiCo is offering an opportunity to join its UK sales organisation as a Sales Development Representative, working in the Walkers brand team across the Carmarthenshire area.

The company operates in more than 200 countries and is known for brands such as Walkers, Quaker, Doritos, Pipers and Monster Munch. PepsiCo says its products are consumed more than one billion times every day worldwide, and the business reported $91 billion in net revenue in 2023. It has also received recognition for workplace equality and has been named a top employer for several consecutive years. The company’s pep+ strategy focuses on sustainable growth, with environmental and social responsibility built into how it creates value.

What the role involves

• Managing a personal territory of more than 120 stores and typically visiting around 10 to 15 outlets each day.
• Working autonomously on a daily basis while staying organised, proactive and adaptable.
• Providing tailored support to each customer by recommending best-selling products, sharing upcoming promotions and aligning PepsiCo’s offer with each store’s business needs.
• Meeting individual performance targets and KPIs while contributing to the wider team.
• Acting as a champion for a designated area of responsibility and keeping colleagues updated so they can make the most of business opportunities.
• Collecting stock through cash-and-carry visits as required.
• Planning daily activity through a call file so every store visit adds value.
• Maintaining a safe working environment at all times.
• Building and strengthening customer relationships to improve service and sales outcomes.
• Developing, expanding and maintaining a personal customer portfolio.

What the employer is looking for

• A full UK manual driving licence.
• Prior selling ability and confidence in a sales environment.
• Basic IT competence.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Good time management and the ability to prioritise independently.
• A positive, persuasive approach to work.
• Comfort working with little day-to-day supervision.
• Experience of working toward targets.

Benefits and rewards

• Competitive pay plus commission.
• Company car.
• Company mobile phone.
• Company tablet.
• Flexible benefits package.
• 25 days of holiday, with the option to buy or sell additional days, plus bank holidays.
• Extensive pension scheme.

Progression and culture

PepsiCo states that it offers strong long-term growth and progression prospects, with broad opportunities to build a substantial career within the business. The company also confirms it is an equal opportunity employer and follows the Equality Act 2010, valuing diversity and not discriminating on the basis of age, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partnership status, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability, race, colour, nationality, or ethnic/national origin.

Additional notes

This position is based in Carmarthen, Wales, United Kingdom and is a full-time, on-site role. Applicants should be prepared to work independently, cover a sizeable territory, and travel between stores as part of the day-to-day remit.