The Hershey Company

Territory Sales Associate

The Hershey Company

part-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • New York, Texas • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $16 - $17 per hour

Job Level

JuniorMid-Level

About the role

  • 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 merchandising objectives through the effective use of Permanent Secondary Displays and other display vehicles established within the Retail Execution Plan
  • Build displays, increase distribution of top selling items, and replenish permanent secondary displays
  • Visit between 6-10+ accounts per day on average and manage sales territory
  • 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
  • Work schedule overlaps core hours 6:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday; continuous part-time role (20-25 hours/week)

Requirements

  • Must reside in or be willing to commute to following zip codes: 11001,11003,11004,11010,11040,11096,11354,11355,11356,11357,11358,11360,11361,11362,11363,11364,11365,11366,11367,11411,11426,11432,11433,11434,11435,11501,11510,11514,11516,11518,11520,11530,11550,11552,11553,11557,11558,11559,11561,11563,11568,11569,11570,11572,11575,11580,11581,11691
  • This is a remote position; candidates must be comfortable traveling to each of the store locations
  • 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 and policy must permit business use
  • Must be able to drive long distances to make multiple sales calls on a daily basis and drive approximately 55 miles per day in assigned territory
  • 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 and have daily access to wireless internet
  • Must have flexibility and adaptability to changes in territory coverage
  • Availability to work 20-25 hours per week
  • Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Experience: 3-4 years food merchandising preferred but not required
Benefits
  • Flexible Schedules Available
  • Flexible work schedules based on personal needs and territory needs
  • Mileage reimbursed at 62 cents per mile
  • Opportunity to represent major Hershey brands (Reese’s, Hershey’s Kisses, Twizzlers, Jolly Ranchers)
  • Part-time schedule (20-25 hours per week) providing work-life flexibility

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
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Soft skills
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Certifications
valid US state issued driver's licensepersonal auto insurance