Pepsi Bottling Company (PBG) a good place to work - Inside Sales PepsiCo Employee Review

5.0
Nov 3, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

This is a call center, and compared to other call centers that I have worked in or visited the conditions are excellent all the way around. The pay is about twice what other call centers in the area are paying and the benefits are excellent. The working conditions are good: lighting is good, the seating and work stations are good -which is important in a call center where you are tied to the phone. I worked in 2 units and both supervisors were supportive of their team providing training and coaching when needed. They really work on building team comaraderie and there are lots of little contests to keep you motivated. Promotions and awards are all doled out fairly - everything is based on your numbers.You have your own work station and cubicle which is not always common in other call centers and there is time to chat with your co-workers but you need to manage your time. Supervisors are promoted from the ranks - so they know what they are talking about.

Cons

Its a call center job. You have goals that you have to meet. Its a job that has to be done on a daily basis in the time allotted. Its all about the numbers - the number of call you take/make; sales goals and targets, length of calls etc. You always know where you stand and where everyone on your team stands, you can't hide. If you can't manage your time, this isn't the job for you.

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5.0
Jun 19, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great pay, great benefits, 401K, great set of drivers that are helpful behind the scenes where being a team really matters

Cons

Early start times to wait route picks, long ours, family time balance can quickly get away from you with 1 hiccup of the day.

4.0
May 6, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Worked for PepsiCo for 10 years across four locations in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Florida. Gained experience in multiple sales and operational roles while supporting account growth, merchandising, and customer relationships. Florida locations were especially well-operated and efficient. PepsiCo provided competitive pay, solid benefits through Keystone, and a good vacation package compared to competitors in the beverage industry. The company also offered strong sales incentive programs, earning rewards such as Orlando Magic floor seats, Pro Bowl tickets, Apple Watches, and Yeti cups for exceeding performance goals and driving sales results.

Cons

While PepsiCo promotes internal growth opportunities, many promotions and leadership opportunities appeared to favor college internship hires over long-term internal employees. In some cases, newer college-based management pushed corporate initiatives without fully understanding local market realities or account volume trends. For example, innovation products were sometimes forced into low-volume accounts where sell-through was unrealistic. Operationally, certain delivery processes could be improved, particularly with Tropicana products being stored in coolers on trucks for extended periods, which could impact product quality and increase waste. Work-life balance could also be challenging, as sales representatives commonly worked 50–60 hour weeks. Expectations from corporate leadership were often unrealistic, especially when customer representatives and drivers were expected to fully stock stores while servicing 15+ accounts per day. Experiences could also vary depending on whether locations were union or non-union operated.

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