Part-Time Territory Sales Associate

The Hershey Company

Hershey Territory Sales Associate selling and merchandising candy brands across Downey-area retail stores. Executing displays, distribution, store calls, and daily territory reporting.

Posted 8/4/2026part-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $18 - $19 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong consultative selling skills and the ability to influence retail strategies while executing sales priorities. Proficient in problem-solving, negotiation techniques, and effective communication with store leadership and internal teams.

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Consultative SellingProblem-SolvingNegotiation TechniquesRetail Strategy ExecutionFood Merchandising Experience

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Hard Skills

Sales ExecutionMerchandising Objectives AchievementDisplay BuildingDistribution ManagementManual Dexterity

Soft Skills

FlexibilityAdaptabilityInfluence

Tools & Technologies

Tablet TechnologyWireless Internet Access

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid US State-Issued Driver's LicensePersonal Auto Insurance

Industry Keywords

Retail StrategySales PrioritiesFood MerchandisingDistributionStore Leadership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute sales priorities and support retail strategy within an assigned territory
Partner with store leadership, internal teams, and peers to implement strategies and solve problems
Use consultative selling to interpret store and retailer priorities and influence solutions
Develop and execute retail priorities and store-call strategies aligned with objectives
Apply influence and negotiation techniques to secure opportunities and commitments
Lead problem-solving efforts and evaluate alternative approaches
Sell and maintain 100% distribution of authorized Hershey items
Execute headquarters sales and merchandising plans with retailers
Build displays, increase distribution of top-selling items, and replenish permanent secondary displays
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
Auto insurance policy must permit 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 have flexibility and adaptability to changes in territory coverage
Must be available 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 reimbursement at 62 cents per mile
Flexible work schedules based on personal needs, territory needs, and store decision-maker availability
Continuous part-time schedule of 20–25 hours per week
Reasonable accommodations where applicable