Part-Time Territory Sales Associate

The Hershey Company

. Sell and maintain 100% distribution of all authorized Hershey items in the assigned territory .

Posted 10/21/2026part-timeRemote • Ohio • United StatesMid-Level💰 $16 - $17 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong consultative selling and negotiation skills while effectively managing retail priorities and executing merchandising strategies. Proficient in using tablet technology for reporting and communication, with a focus on achieving distribution and display objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Consultative SellingNegotiation SkillsMerchandising ExperienceTablet Technology ProficiencyValid US Driver's License

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Hard Skills

Food MerchandisingDisplay BuildingSales ReportingProblem-Solving TechniquesManual Dexterity

Soft Skills

FlexibilityAdaptabilityInfluencing Skills

Tools & Technologies

Tablet TechnologyWireless Internet Access

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED Equivalent

Industry Keywords

Retail SalesDistribution ManagementAccount ManagementSales CallsTerritory Coverage

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Sell and maintain 100% distribution of all authorized Hershey items in the assigned territory
Execute headquarters sales and merchandising plans across various retailers
Build displays, increase distribution of top-selling items, and replenish permanent secondary displays
Achieve merchandising objectives through permanent secondary displays and other display vehicles
Use consultative selling, influence, negotiation, and problem-solving techniques
Establish and execute retail priorities before each store call
Report weekly activity, expenses, account changes, promotions, and administrative functions
Report daily activities using tablets after each day
Visit approximately 6–10+ accounts per day
Partner with store leadership, internal teams, and peers to implement strategies and solve problems
Drive a personal vehicle 55+ miles per day within the assigned territory

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 sales calls daily
Must be able to lift 10–40 lbs. regularly, with or without reasonable accommodations
Must be able to bend, kneel, stoop down, 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
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 reimbursed at 62 cents per mile
Reasonable accommodations available
Flexible work schedules based on personal needs, territory needs, and store decision-maker availability