We exist to shape decisions for the better — to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. Through actionable analytic insight, globally integrated Risk Capital and Human Capital expertise, and locally relevant solutions, our colleagues provide clients in over 120 countries with the clarity and confidence to make better risk and people decisions that help protect and grow their businesses.

Industry: Financial Services
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

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Aon is looking for a Consultant, Sales Force Effectiveness. This position can be located in Boston, MA, Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, New York, NY and additional locations as well.

As a Director, you will be responsible for managing multiple client engagements, building relationships with client senior business leaders to generate revenue, and leading a team of associates and consultants in the delivery of high-quality sales effectiveness solutions. You will also play an important role in developing the technical/consulting skills of our team members. The role is responsible for solving complex business problems, building and maintaining relationships with Fortune 1000 senior executives, and converts project leads into profitable billings for the practice.

Aon is in the business of better decisions.

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

**Job Responsibilities**

- Complete project work steps, analyze data, and accumulate knowledge of business models through actual engagements

- Apply ground breaking consulting methodologies to complex client business problems

- Develop relationships with internal clients such as senior consultants, peers, and associates in other offices to establish professional reputation and increase project opportunities

- Responsible for upsell/cross-sell and selling small to medium engagements.

- Responsible for interacting and establishing trust with client contacts and enhancing individual utilization.

- Assist in the design, development and implementation of sales effectiveness strategies and programs aimed at addressing clients’ business and people challenges.

- Support the sale of client projects; listen for possible extend/expand opportunities in client interactions

- Contribute to client proposals by observing client scoping conversations with senior consultants

- Conduct research at the direction of senior consultants.

- Respond to client needs and execute project plans to deliver optimal engagement value to both the client and Aon

- Deliver work products of the highest quality as directed by Sr. Consultants and Project Leaders.

- Participate in scheduled and on the job training to develop a full understanding of Aon's consulting methodologies; Supplement this with outside reading to develop a deeper understanding of the business issues and trends

- Support internal initiatives to develop new consulting content, develop new markets and recruit new consultants.

- Ability to travel on an as needed basis up to 50%

You Bring Knowledge and Expertise

**Required Experience**

- 6-8+ years of relevant work experience

- Aptitude for defined technical skills; excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel (vlookups, pivot tables and formula development) and data visualization and analytic tools such as Tableau

- Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills

- Broad-based and business-oriented understanding of sales process, sales tools, incentives, reporting, planning, quota, territory, forecasting, process and sales talent issues

- Ability to draft business correspondence, reports and presentations

- Strong analytical skills; the ability to synthesize data and develop insights

- Demonstrated problem-solving skills

- Strong written and oral communication skills

- Ability to think critically and question data

- Project management skills

**Preferred Experience**

- Demonstration of leadership in extracurricular activities

- Sales Experience

- Demonstrate intellectual curiosity by reading industry journals, participating in industry wide community activities, and taking advantages of training offered

**Education**

- Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Finance, Math, Statistics, Economics, Accounting or General Business

- MBA preferred

**We offer you**

Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

**How We Support Our Colleagues**

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. You can request accommodations by emailing us at ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience.

For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.

**Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.**

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

**Pay Transparency Laws**

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $180,000 to $200,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location.

The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Chicago, IL. The actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location.

This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon’s annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

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Consultant - Sales Force Effectiveness

PepsiCo is a playground for curious people. We invite thinkers, doers, and changemakers to champion innovation, take calculated risks, and challenge the status quo. From executives to team members on the front lines, we’re excited about the future. We take chances. Together, we dare to make the world a better place.
 
Our associates are the magic ingredient. Each of them plays an integral role in helping create deep connections between people and our products. Think about your last group celebration: Chances are, one of our iconic brands was by your side. At PepsiCo, you’re invited to be a part of a global team of innovators who make, move, and sell these products—which are enjoyed by more than 1 billion people a day.
 
A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyone’s welcome. 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 your skills for the future. Our supportive teams can fuel your professional goals to make a global impact on people and the planet. 

Join us. Dare for Better.

Industry: Food and Beverage Services
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

PepsiCo

**Overview**

The TS&EP Associate Portfolio Manager plays a critical role in enabling effective governance, planning, and execution across the Tech Strategy & Enterprise Product (TS&EP) organization. This role supports the establishment and ongoing management of portfolio governance processes that ensure alignment across short‑, medium‑, and long‑term planning horizons, including Demand Management, TS&EP owned program execution health and coordination, monthly operations review coordination, coordination between finance and TS&EP leadership for Annual Operating Plan (AOP) development, and visibility to the enterprise project portfolio.

Partnering closely with the TS&EP Chief of Staff, senior leaders, and project leads, the Associate Portfolio Manager helps integrate planning and governance activities into a cohesive, end‑to‑end portfolio view.

As a key enabler of demand aggregation and prioritization, this internally focused role supports senior leadership decision‑making by providing transparency, structure, and discipline across portfolio intake and prioritization processes. The Associate Portfolio Manager works collaboratively with stakeholders across S&T Capability and Transformation functions, S&T Finance, and the Process Excellence & Transformation Program Management COE to drive consistency, alignment, and delivery excellence across the TS&EP portfolio.

**Responsibilities**

- Facilitate demand‑shaping sessions, leading trade‑off discussions that balance overall portfolio affordability and delivery capacity.

- Support out‑of‑cycle investment requests by integrating them into the broader enterprise portfolio and ensuring alignment with governance standards.

- Partner with Program and Project Leads, as well as TS&EP Leadership, to prioritize the enterprise portfolio of new technology initiatives.

- Define and reinforce guiding principles that inform optimal TS&EP investment decisions and initiative selection.

- Own Demand Management intake governance, ensuring adherence to PMO and SPM best practices while providing leadership with clear visibility into demand.

- Lead and centralize portfolio scorecarding for TS&EP‑owned investments, delivering consistent progress, health, and risk reporting for sponsors and key stakeholders.

- Provide oversight of TS&EP program execution health, enabling alignment and issue resolution across initiatives.

- Drive monthly operational review rhythms, ensuring accurate reporting and action‑oriented discussions.

- Partner closely with Finance and TS&EP Leadership to support Annual Operating Plan (AOP) development and portfolio consolidation.

- Deliver ongoing transparency into the enterprise technology project portfolio to enable informed decision‑making.

Compensation and Benefits:

-  The expected compensation range for this position is between $104,100 - $174,300.

-  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 8% of annual salary paid out annually.

-  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.

**Qualifications**

- Bachelor’s degree is required

- Experience supporting IT portfolio management, governance, or integrated planning activities

- Strong organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to support committee‑based governance forums

- Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional environments

- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Minimum of 5 years of related IT business work experience

- Experience in matrixed organizational structures

- IT Financial and Portfolio management experience/skills

- Big picture expertise and ability to think strategically

- Strong executive presence and demonstrated ability to develop strong senior leadership relationships

- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

- Experience in conflict management and trust building

- Excellent written, verbal communication skills with a track record of senior-level interaction, communication and presentation experience

- Must be self-motivated with track record of driving competing & conflicting priorities

**EEO Statement**

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

Associate Portfolio Manager

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