PLANO, Texas, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Frito-Lay North America's Phoenix sales team has been honored with this
year's Dale Stortz Award for being the 'Zone of the Year' for 2011.
The Dale Stortz Award, named for one of Frito-Lay's most respected
sales leaders, is awarded annually to the team that demonstrates
the most outstanding performance in sales, profitability, safety
and employee retention. The Phoenix Zone was selected from the 135
sales zones nationwide to win this prestigious honor. The zone
encompasses Tempe, Chandler, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Apache
Junction, Payson,
Globe and Superior. The 168-member team was recognized
by Frito-Lay senior executive leadership at a special ceremony in
Phoenix.
"The team is honored to be chosen out of all the zones
nationwide to win the Dale Stortz Award," said Jeff Goll, Phoenix Zone Sales Leader. "This
recognition is a direct result of their dedication to outstanding
performance and recognizes the high level of engagement and the
quality work they put in each day."
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$13 billion convenient foods business
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portfolio that includes 22 brands that generate more than
$1 billion each in annual retail
sales. Our main businesses – Quaker, Tropicana, Gatorade, Frito-Lay
and Pepsi-Cola – make hundreds of enjoyable foods and beverages
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