Part-Time Territory Sales Associate

The Hershey Company

. Sell and ensure best-in-class merchandising of Hershey products .

Posted 10/6/2026part-timeRemote • South Dakota • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $16 - $18 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in consultative selling, merchandising strategies, and effective communication with store leadership. Proficient in utilizing tablet technology for reporting and managing sales activities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Consultative SellingMerchandising StrategiesSales ReportingTerritory ManagementFood Merchandising Experience

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Hard Skills

MerchandisingSales ExecutionDisplay BuildingDistribution ManagementProblem-Solving TechniquesNegotiation SkillsStore-Call StrategiesManual DexterityAbility to Lift 10–40 lbsDriving Long Distances

Soft Skills

FlexibilityAdaptabilityInfluencing SkillsTeam CollaborationCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Tablet TechnologyWireless Internet Access

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid US State-Issued Driver’s LicensePersonal Auto Insurance

Industry Keywords

Food MerchandisingRetail StrategySales PrioritiesStore LeadershipAccount Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Sell and ensure best-in-class merchandising of Hershey products
Build displays, increase distribution of top-selling items, and replenish permanent secondary displays
Execute sales priorities and support retail strategy within an assigned territory
Visit approximately 6–10+ store accounts per day
Sell and maintain 100% distribution of authorized Hershey items
Execute Headquarter Sales and Merchandising Plans across retailers
Achieve merchandising objectives through permanent secondary displays and other display vehicles
Develop store-call strategies aligned with store, regional, and retailer objectives
Use consultative selling, influence, negotiation, and problem-solving techniques
Partner with store leadership, internal teams, and peers
Report weekly activity, expenses, account changes, promotions, and administrative activities
Report daily activities via tablet after each workday

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must reside or be willing to commute within the listed territory boundaries/eligible ZIP codes
Valid US state-issued driver’s license
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
Ability to drive long distances and make multiple daily sales calls
Ability to lift 10–40 lbs. regularly, with or without reasonable accommodations
Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, and demonstrate manual dexterity frequently, with or without reasonable accommodations
Ability to use tablet technology
Daily access to wireless internet
Flexibility and adaptability 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

Flexible schedules
Mileage reimbursement at $0.62 per mile for travel
Reasonable accommodations available
Equal employment opportunity