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We are PepsiCo Sales. We are game changers, mountain movers, and history makers. We are a diverse group, spread among 200 countries and united by a shared set of values and goals. That's why we Win with Purpose. Together, we blaze new trails, succeed, celebrate, and never settle for second best. At PepsiCo, we're committed to performing well as individuals and in teams, to be a faster, stronger, better company as a whole.
Are you hungry to be a part of the World's largest portfolio of billion-dollar food and beverage brands? Then now is the time to explore the opportunities of PepsiCo: what makes you unique makes us better. Pepsi Beverages Borth America (PBNA) is PepsiCo's beverage manufacturing, sales and distribution operating unit in the United States and Canada. This position will be part of the North America Beverage organization.
A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyone's invited. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are or where you're from, you can influence the people around you and the world at large. By showing up, you'll have the opportunity to learn, develop, and grow our unique skill sets at work. Our supportive teams can fuel your professional goals to make a global impact. Join us. Dare for Better.
The Large Format Sales District Leader (SDL) is responsible for leading a team of 12-18 large format sales representatives and merchandisers to drive superior marketplace execution and customer service. The Large Format SDL also have the opportunity to cultivate relationships and manage multiple priorities to make a positive business impact.
Primary Accountabilities:
- Manage, motivate and develop a team of frontline sales representatives in order to increase daily productivity and improve business performance
- Coach and lead a team of full-time merchandisers on selling and display execution, merchandising standards, and ensure accurate and timely orders are submitted
- Assign full-time merchandisers to a consistent set of large format and high-volume accounts to service coverage for any fill-ins or backup
- Conduct "work-withs/route rides' with frontline employees to develop their selling and customer service skills
- Work proactively with customers to understand business needs and develop strong relationships
- Maintain process improvement to further enhance productivity of PepsiCo's selling and delivery model
- Collaborate with cross-functional team members to ensure orders are submitted, delivered and merchandised according to plan
- Activate local and national marketplace initiatives and promotions to build brand development and maximize brand performance
- Set productivity and service target and ensure proper resource allocation between accounts
- Directly Oversee the Merchandising Function, including ensuring proper coverage of full-time Merchandisers in their designated account territories
Compensation and Benefits:
- The expected compensation range for this position is between $66,900 - $111,950.
- Location confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
- Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 15% of annual salary paid out quarterly.
- Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
- In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
- A minimum of 2 years managing frontline employees or demonstrated leadership capabilities
- Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience
- Team Spirit! We are looking for someone to inspire others
- Consumer packaged goods experience in a direct store delivery environment
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and/ or weekends
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Must be willing and able to lift up to 40 lbs. periodically
- This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Safe driving record strongly preferred
Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Age
If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.
Please view our Pay Transparency Statement.
We are PepsiCo Sales. We are game changers, mountain movers, and history makers. We are a diverse group, spread among 200 countries and united by a shared set of values and goals. That's why we Win with Purpose. Together, we blaze new trails, succeed, celebrate, and never settle for second best. At PepsiCo, we're committed to performing well as individuals and in teams, to be a faster, stronger, better company as a whole.
Are you hungry to be a part of the World's largest portfolio of billion-dollar food and beverage brands? Then now is the time to explore the opportunities of PepsiCo: what makes you unique makes us better. Pepsi Beverages Borth America (PBNA) is PepsiCo's beverage manufacturing, sales and distribution operating unit in the United States and Canada. This position will be part of the North America Beverage organization.
A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyone's invited. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are or where you're from, you can influence the people around you and the world at large. By showing up, you'll have the opportunity to learn, develop, and grow our unique skill sets at work. Our supportive teams can fuel your professional goals to make a global impact. Join us. Dare for Better.
The Large Format Sales District Leader (SDL) is responsible for leading a team of 12-18 large format sales representatives and merchandisers to drive superior marketplace execution and customer service. The Large Format SDL also have the opportunity to cultivate relationships and manage multiple priorities to make a positive business impact.
Primary Accountabilities:
- Manage, motivate and develop a team of frontline sales representatives in order to increase daily productivity and improve business performance
- Coach and lead a team of full-time merchandisers on selling and display execution, merchandising standards, and ensure accurate and timely orders are submitted
- Assign full-time merchandisers to a consistent set of large format and high-volume accounts to service coverage for any fill-ins or backup
- Conduct "work-withs/route rides' with frontline employees to develop their selling and customer service skills
- Work proactively with customers to understand business needs and develop strong relationships
- Maintain process improvement to further enhance productivity of PepsiCo's selling and delivery model
- Collaborate with cross-functional team members to ensure orders are submitted, delivered and merchandised according to plan
- Activate local and national marketplace initiatives and promotions to build brand development and maximize brand performance
- Set productivity and service target and ensure proper resource allocation between accounts
- Directly Oversee the Merchandising Function, including ensuring proper coverage of full-time Merchandisers in their designated account territories
Compensation and Benefits:
- The expected compensation range for this position is between $66,900 - $111,950.
- Location confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
- Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 15% of annual salary paid out quarterly.
- Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
- In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
- A minimum of 2 years managing frontline employees or demonstrated leadership capabilities
- Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience
- Team Spirit! We are looking for someone to inspire others
- Consumer packaged goods experience in a direct store delivery environment
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and/ or weekends
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Must be willing and able to lift up to 40 lbs. periodically
- This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Safe driving record strongly preferred
Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Age
If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.
Please view our Pay Transparency Statement.
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Who's Hiring
- PepsiCo11
- Philips4
- SkillBridge3
- Bath & Body Works3
- American Eagle Outfitters2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in district leader jobs.
- Three to five years managing multiple retail, service, or operations locations
- Demonstrated ability to coach store or unit managers toward measurable performance goals
- Proficiency with scheduling, inventory, and workforce management software
- Bachelor's degree in business, operations, management, or a related field
- Experience conducting regular site visits, audits, and compliance reviews
- Strong skills in P&L analysis, budgeting, and financial reporting at the territory level
Tips for Your District Leader Job Search
Quantify multi-unit impact on your resume
District leader resumes live or die on numbers. Replace vague claims with concrete results: how many locations you oversaw, how much revenue your territory generated, and how you moved key metrics like shrink, turnover, or comp sales across your stores.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists district leader openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by operator type not brand
Franchise operators, corporate chains, and regional independents hire district leaders on very different terms. Prioritize openings from organizations whose structure matches your experience, since franchise oversight and corporate ops require different day-to-day skill sets.
Prepare a territory turnaround story
Interviewers for district leader roles almost always ask you to walk through a time you inherited an underperforming location or team. Build a tight, specific answer around diagnosis, action, and measurable outcome before your first screen.
Negotiate relocation terms before you sign
Many district leader roles require covering a defined geography, which sometimes means relocating mid-offer. Confirm whether the organization covers moving costs, and get mileage or travel reimbursement policies in writing before you accept.
Follow up with a territory-specific observation
After your final interview, send a follow-up note that references one specific challenge in the district or territory you discussed. It signals that you're already thinking like an operator rather than just a candidate who wants the title.
District Leader Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most district leaders?
The companies hiring the most district leaders right now include PepsiCo, Philips, and SkillBridge, with the largest share of openings in New York, Oregon, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Retail chains, quick-service restaurant groups, and healthcare staffing organizations consistently represent the heaviest hiring volume for this role.
How many district leader jobs are remote?
About 100% of district leader openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most district leader roles require regular in-person site visits across a defined territory. The sub-areas most likely to offer hybrid or remote flexibility are field training, territory sales management, and account-based operations roles where travel substitutes for a fixed office presence.
How do you become a district leader?
Most district leaders start as store, unit, or department managers and build several years of consistent results before moving up. From there, you take on assistant district or area manager responsibilities, demonstrate that you can develop other managers rather than just run your own location, and build relationships with regional leadership. Organizations typically promote from within when a district leader vacancy opens, so internal visibility matters as much as performance.
Can you get hired as a district leader with limited experience?
Getting hired as a district leader with limited direct multi-unit experience is difficult but possible if you position adjacent experience well. Military leadership, regional training roles, or a record of opening and stabilizing new locations can substitute for traditional district management history. Focus on roles with smaller territory sizes or emerging-market districts, where organizations are more willing to develop candidates who show strong operational instincts and people management skills.
What does the district leader interview process look like?
The district leader interview process typically runs three to four stages. An initial phone or video screen with HR covers your background and territory experience. A second round with a regional director or VP of operations goes deep on operational scenarios, underperforming location case studies, and how you develop managers. Final rounds often include a territory ride-along or in-person visit to a store, followed by a conversation about your leadership philosophy and fit with the organization's culture.
Where can I find and apply to district leader jobs?
You can find and apply to district leader jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find the roles that fit your experience and territory preference, then apply directly to each listing. The search covers openings in retail, food service, healthcare, logistics, and other multi-unit industries where district leaders are hired regularly.
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