Part-Time Sales Associate

Job Overview

A part-time role working 20-25 hours per week, involving sales and merchandising of Hershey’s products in an assigned territory. Flexible schedules are available, with daily travel required to visit 6-10+ store accounts. Mileage is reimbursed at 62 cents per mile, but no car allowance is provided. Starting hourly rate is $15.50-$16.50, varying by skill, experience, and location.

Responsibilities

• Sell and maintain 100% distribution of all authorized Hershey items in the assigned territory.
• Ensure flawless retail execution of 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.
• Submit daily activities using tablet technology.
• Drive personal vehicle up to 55 miles per day in the territory.

Qualifications

• Valid US state-issued driver’s license.
• Personal vehicle in sound operating condition with auto insurance permitting business use (minimum $100,000 per person/accident/property damage).
• Reside in or willing to commute within specified zip codes/territory boundaries.
• Able to drive long distances for multiple daily sales calls.
• Able to lift 10-40 lbs., bend, kneel, stoop, and demonstrate manual dexterity regularly, with or without accommodations.
• Proficient with tablet technology and daily access to wireless internet.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes in territory coverage.
• Availability for 20-25 hours per week, overlapping core hours of 6:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3-4 years of food merchandising experience preferred but not required.