[Hiring] Part-Time Territory Sales Associate @The Hershey Company

Role Description

A Part-Time role as a Territory Sales Associate (TSA) is a great way for a relationship-oriented person to flex their selling skills while representing some of the biggest and most exciting brands in America!

• Sell and maintain 100% distribution of all “authorized” Hershey Items in assigned territory.
• Ensure flawless retail execution of Headquarter Sales and Merchandising Plans (Retail Execution Plan) with various retailers.
• Achieve all merchandising objectives through the effective use of Permanent Secondary Displays and other display vehicles established within the Retail Execution Plan.
• Report weekly activity, expenses, account changes, promotions, and all administrative functions within assigned territory.
• Report daily activities through the use of tablets, submitting upon completion of each day.
• Responsible for Sales Territory - Varies due to territory size, number of retailers, and location.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3-4 years food merchandising experience preferred but not required.

Requirements

• Must have a valid US state issued driver’s license.
• Must have a personal vehicle in sound operating condition.
• Must maintain personal auto insurance indicating minimum coverage of $100,000 per person / $100,000 per accident / $100,000 property damage. The policy must permit business use.
• Must reside or be willing to commute within the territory boundaries as listed in the job description.
• Must be able to drive long distances to make multiple sales calls on a daily basis.
• Must be able to lift 10-40 lbs. on a regular basis with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must be able to bend, kneel, stoop down and demonstrate manual dexterity on a frequent basis with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must be able to use tablet technology.
• Must have daily access to wireless internet.
• Must have flexibility and adaptability to changes in territory coverage.
• Availability to work 20-25 hours per week.

Benefits

• Hourly starting rate of $16.50 - $17.50 per hour, depending upon skill, experience, and geographic location.
• Flexible work schedules based on personal needs and territory needs.
• Reimbursement for mileage at 62 cents per mile for travel.