Leadership Development Sales Associate

Unbottle YOUR Potential at Pepsi Bottling Ventures!

At Pepsi, we spread home-grown joy, in our special Pepsi Bottling Ventures way! Pepsi Bottling Ventures is the nation’s largest private bottler and distributor of Pepsi beverages. Pepsi Bottling Ventures 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!

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, creativity, and communication in all we do and expect the same 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.

Leadership Development Sales Associate Role Overview

Start Date: June 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 of the Management Trainee Program, candidates will be assigned a supervisory-level position in one of our NC/SC territories.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Engage in a structured rotation across multiple departments to gain a full understanding of PBV’s sales and operational ecosystem.
• Complete hands-on, 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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 program completion
• Ability to work necessary hours, including occasional weekends/holidays
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future

Physical and Mental Requirements

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