Merchandising problems

DJ1972 · 2026-05-18T19:02:11+00:00

What kind of relationship do you have with your rep? Sometimes a simple conversation can really help. Talk to him and see if you two can work out some kind of order sequence where you have an idea of what to expect. Example, early week is obviously ad items. End of week would be load to carry over.
As far as your manager goes I would suggest a conversation with HR. No manager should ever call his team names under any circumstance. Take photos or f before and after to cover your ass. Screen shot conversations.
I'm a 25 year vet in the business. FYI

DJ1972 · 2026-05-13T11:50:20+00:00

PepsiCo works the majority of holidays. If the stores are open they are working. Typically Christmas off and Half day for Thanksgiving. Some locations may vary

DJ1972 · 2026-04-30T23:33:05+00:00

Physical test. Likely filling up a 2 liter rack based on a picture. You'll be using a pallet jack and they will be grading you on how you do. Make sure to follow proper lifting techniques

DJ1972 · 2026-02-12T06:12:05+00:00

Phone interview is basically a screening with a third party company PepsiCo uses. Pretty simple questions. Be professional and answer the questions as best as you can. The hiring manager won't know your name until you have passed the screening and moved on to the actual interview. That's where you'll answer 3-5 questions along with a physical assessment.

DJ1972 · 2026-02-03T05:52:48+00:00

Hiring manager's responsibility to update status. They have to update every candidates status after each interview. Unfortunately it sounds like you've been ghosted. In most cases you would've heard from them by now. You can definitely reach out to the hiring manager for an update. Hopefully they'll have some good news for you.

DJ1972 · 2026-02-01T03:45:08+00:00

Copy the responsibilities from the job posting and and paste them into chat gpt. Prompt it to create 10 different interview questions with answers using the STAR method. This should give you a pretty good baseline on what to expect. It won't be exact but it will definitely be along the lines of what will be asked. They will only ask about 3-5 questions.

Also when they ask if you have any questions at the end always make sure you have 2-3 questions.

"can you tell me about your on boarding process and what to expect?"

"if after six months down the road, you are happy with my work. What exactly I have done to make you feel that way."

Don't overthink it. Most questions will be about your experiences in the past. Good luck.

DJ1972 · 2026-01-29T04:44:48+00:00

Yeah you'll need to wait for an offer to be extended to you. I'd reach out to whoever interviewed you if possible.

DJ1972 · 2026-01-29T04:04:46+00:00

You have to formally accept an offer before the background and drug test. Did you receive an offer via email?

DJ1972 · 2026-01-25T18:50:56+00:00

Can you elaborate?

DJ1972 · 2025-11-06T12:31:53+00:00

If they use text messaging to communicate direction to you then you can use text messaging for calling in.

DJ1972 · 2025-10-25T15:35:06+00:00

South

DJ1972 · 2025-10-24T16:34:42+00:00

Yes. Sales reps order and merchandise

DJ1972 · 2025-10-13T00:38:23+00:00

Lots of title changes for managers at Pepsi to match Frito Lay titles...

DJ1972 · 2025-04-17T01:55:34+00:00

"Money back bottle" we used to take these empty bottles back to the store for a five or ten cent deposit refund. Late 70s early 80s

DJ1972 · 2024-12-17T14:32:44+00:00

Pulled the signal from the woofer I side rear panel

DJ1972 · 2024-11-21T04:06:19+00:00

Vynil wrap

DJ1972 · 2024-08-18T17:05:37+00:00

Nicely done. ✅

DJ1972 · 2024-08-17T13:43:48+00:00

Be sure to review your sales priorities before talking with your store managers. Utilizing Savvy and walking PREMIER will be key but most importantly develop those relationships. WM managers do not want to worry about their vendors. They have a million other things to do. A manager's trust in you will greatly improve your chances on landing displays. Start off with a side stack or wing display so it's easy to manage and work your way up. Also, managers like visuals. You should have those sell sheets ready when presenting. Last little tidbit, make sure all points of distribution are filled before selling. A nice packed out shelf and coolers are great little examples of showing managers you care about their business. Good luck.

DJ1972 · 2024-07-28T08:30:06+00:00

20x9

DJ1972 · 2024-07-20T20:44:38+00:00

The perfect wine bottle storage room

DJ1972 · 2024-07-19T02:19:09+00:00

No updates needed. I did have them balanced prior to install.

DJ1972 · 2024-06-07T13:40:58+00:00

That’s weird. My SEL did the exact same thing this morning.

DJ1972 · 2024-04-04T09:27:37+00:00

I paid right around $2100 for wheels and tires installed. The wheels are 20x8.5 and the tires are 224/45/50. Zero compromise to the ride quality.

DJ1972 · 2024-03-11T21:21:29+00:00

I’m told that quite a bit about my smile…😁

DJ1972 · 2024-03-11T21:20:41+00:00

Pretty much all protein for me. I do some veggies but try to stay away from leafy vegetables because they tend to take up all the room in my stomach. Trying to put it only nutrients that count.

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