Part-Time Territory Sales Associate

The Hershey Company

Part-time Territory Sales Associate selling and merchandising Hershey products across assigned Tennessee retail accounts. Executing displays, distribution, store strategies, and daily sales reporting.

Posted 8/4/2026part-timeRemote • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $16 - $17 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong consultative selling skills and the ability to influence store-level outcomes while executing retail strategies. Proficient in using tablet technology for reporting and managing daily sales activities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Consultative SellingInfluence And Negotiation TechniquesRetail Strategy ExecutionFood Merchandising ExperienceValid US Driver's License

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Hard Skills

Sales Priorities ExecutionStore-Call Strategies DevelopmentMerchandising Objectives AchievementProblem-SolvingManual Dexterity

Soft Skills

FlexibilityAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Tablet TechnologyWireless Internet Access

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED Equivalent

Industry Keywords

Food MerchandisingRetail StrategyDistribution ManagementSales ReportingDisplay Vehicles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute sales priorities, support retail strategy, and influence store-level outcomes within an assigned territory
Use consultative selling to interpret store and retailer priorities and influence solutions
Develop and execute retail priorities and store-call strategies aligned with store, regional, and retailer objectives
Apply influence and negotiation techniques to secure additional opportunities or commitments
Lead problem-solving efforts and evaluate alternative approaches
Sell and maintain 100% distribution of authorized Hershey items in the assigned territory
Execute headquarters sales and merchandising plans with various retailers
Achieve merchandising objectives using permanent secondary displays and other display vehicles
Report weekly activity, expenses, account changes, promotions, and administrative functions
Report daily activities using tablets after each workday
Visit approximately 6–10+ accounts per day

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have a valid US state-issued driver’s license
Must have a personal vehicle in sound operating condition
Must maintain personal auto insurance with minimum coverage of $100,000 per person / $100,000 per accident / $100,000 property damage, permitting business use
Must reside or be willing to commute within the listed territory boundaries
Must be able to drive long distances and make multiple daily sales calls
Must be able to lift 10–40 lbs. regularly, with or without reasonable accommodations
Must be able to bend, kneel, stoop, and demonstrate manual dexterity frequently, with or without reasonable accommodations
Must be able to use tablet technology
Must have daily access to wireless internet
Must be flexible and adaptable to changes in territory coverage
Availability to work 20–25 hours per week
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
3–4 years of food merchandising experience preferred but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Mileage reimbursed at 62 cents per mile
Flexible work schedules based on personal needs and territory needs
Part-time schedule of 20–25 hours per week