The Hershey Company

Territory Sales Associate

The Hershey Company

part-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Edmonton • 🇨🇦 Canada

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Job Level

JuniorMid-Level

About the role

  • Sell and ensure best in class merchandising including building displays, packing out product, replenishing permanent secondary displays, and maintain salability of all authorized Hershey items
  • 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 use of Permanent Secondary Displays and other display vehicles
  • Report weekly activity, expenses, competitive activity, account changes, promotions and all administrative functions within assigned territory
  • Report daily activities through the use of tablets, submitting upon completion of each day
  • Manage responsibilities for Sales Territory varying by territory size, number of retailers, and location
  • Participate in ensuring store appearance and merchandise displays align with plans, selling history and new receipts
  • Consult with buyers, marketing and sellers on product positioning and presentation plans
  • Create and coordinate visual presentation of merchandise, including store layout and displays
  • Coach sales staff on merchandise to enable them to suggest appropriate merchandise to meet customer needs

Requirements

  • 1- 3 years of sales experience with sound knowledge of sales techniques in consumer packaged goods preferred
  • Knowledge of, and ability to develop and use strategies, practices, and tools for communicating with retail customers and for managing the day-to-day operations of retail stores
  • Ability to lift up to 30lbs
  • Valid Driver’s license and good standing driving record is required
  • Personal auto insurance with at least the government set minimum liability
  • Must reside within the boundaries of the assigned territory
  • Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently within a team environment
  • Detailed-oriented with fresh thinking
  • Proficient in MS suite (word, excel, power point) and familiar with IPAD Technology
  • Willingness to be a part of a high performing team that works hard and has fun
  • Post Secondary Education
  • Access to a personal vehicle is required, and mileage rates will be reimbursed
Benefits
  • Exposure to some of the finest chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery products
  • Health and Wellness Reimbursement program
  • Other great employee benefits
  • Corporate social responsibility programs
  • Fantastic reward and recognition programs
  • Flexible Work Environment
  • Mileage rates will be reimbursed

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
sales experiencesales techniquesmerchandisingretail executionvisual presentationproduct positioninganalytical skillsorganizational skillstime managementdetail-oriented
Soft skills
oral communicationwritten communicationinterpersonal skillsindependent workteam collaborationfresh thinkingcoaching
Certifications
valid driver's licensepersonal auto insurance