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Who We Are

We are jointly owned by Suntory and PepsiCo. Suntory is a family-owned business founded in Japan more than 125 years ago that is known globally for their beverages and innovative spirit. PepsiCo 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 PepsiCo products to the Carolinas and beyond.

What We Do

We make, sell, and distribute PepsiCo and other beverages. We do business in five states and sell PepsiCo 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.

What Makes Us Unique

We bring you the beverages you love. We bring PepsiCo'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.

What We Look for in Team Members

We value integrity, teamwork, accountability, adaptability, and communication in all we do and expect from all team members. We'd love to receive your application and talk with you about your interest in the position if the overview below describes you.

Full Service CR Role Overview

The Full Service Customer Representative is responsible for filling products in our full service vending machines, maintaining good customer service, and ensuring up-to-date products are supplied to customers. This position is also responsible for maintaining a neat and clean area around the machines, collecting monies, and reconciling the route at close of each day.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Rotate, merchandise, and stock products across assigned retail accounts, including gondolas, racks, coolers, and secondary displays.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with store owners and managers through effective, one-on-one selling.

• Ensure shelves, coolers, displays, and backroom areas are consistently clean, organized, and visually appealing.

• Manage product inventory and place accurate orders to maintain in-stock conditions and minimize out-of-stocks.

• Execute all customer development agreement (CDA) elements and promotional programs as directed.

• Collaborate and communicate regularly with Key Account Managers (KAMs) to align on account needs and priorities.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.

• License required depends on vehicle class operated- CDL-A (combination vehicle over 26,000lbs), CDL-B (over 26,000 lbs) or regular license (under 26,000 lbs).

• Must be able to pass a DOT physical prior to first day of employment. (Must be able to obtain a CDL permit by the 15th business day and 45 business days from their date of hire in which to obtain the license, if CDL is not currently held.)

• Must provide current DOT medical card, if valid.

• One (1) year route sales driving experience preferred.

• Must be able to lift 85 pounds easily and able to push/pull product on a hand cart continuously throughout the day.

• Detail-oriented and have numerical aptitude.

• Good written and oral communication skills.

• Able to organize and prioritize tasks.

• Able to successfully complete PBV driving test and meet driving standards.

• Able to work hours necessary to complete assigned tasks.

Compensation and Benefits

As part of your total compensation package, you will also receive the following benefits:

• Paid time off, including holidays, vacation days, personal days, parental leave, and bereavement leave

• 401(k) with a company match

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as supplemental health plan options, including accident, critical illness, and hospitalization

• Saving and spending accounts

• Company-paid telemedicine services

• Free counseling and information services

• Wellness program

• Company-paid life insurance

• Company-paid disability coverage

• Adoption assistance

• Education assistance

• Legal service plan option

• Pay advance option