Part-Time Territory Sales Associate

Job Overview

This part-time role involves selling and merchandising Hershey’s products in an assigned territory, working 20-25 hours per week with flexible schedules. It requires driving a personal vehicle to visit 6-10+ store accounts daily, with mileage reimbursed at 62 cents per mile. The position starts at $16.25-$17.25 per hour, depending on skills, experience, and location.

Responsibilities

• Sell and maintain 100% distribution of authorized Hershey items in the assigned territory.
• Achieve merchandising objectives using permanent secondary displays and other vehicles as per the retail execution plan.
• Report weekly activity, expenses, account changes, promotions, and administrative functions.
• Submit daily activities using tablet technology.
• Manage sales territory, varying by size, number of retailers, and location.

Qualifications

• Valid US state-issued driver’s license and personal vehicle in sound operating condition.
• Personal auto insurance with minimum coverage of $100,000 per person/$100,000 per accident/$100,000 property damage, permitting business use.
• Reside or willing to commute within specified territory zip codes.
• 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 in using tablet technology and have daily access to wireless internet.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes in territory coverage.
• 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.