Part-Time Territory Sales Associate

The Hershey Company

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

Posted 10/21/2026part-timeRemote • Washington • United StatesMid-Level💰 $22 - $23 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in consultative selling and merchandising strategies to effectively promote and distribute Hershey products within assigned retail accounts. Proficient in using tablet technology for reporting and communication while maintaining flexibility to adapt to changing territory needs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Consultative SellingMerchandising StrategiesRetail Strategy ExecutionTablet Technology ProficiencyValid US Driver's License

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Hard Skills

Sales ExecutionDisplay BuildingDistribution ManagementProblem-Solving TechniquesNegotiation SkillsManual DexterityAbility to Lift 10–40 lbsReporting ActivitiesRetail Account ManagementTerritory Coverage Adaptability

Soft Skills

Influencing SkillsFlexibilityAdaptabilityCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Tablet TechnologyWireless Internet Access

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED Equivalent

Industry Keywords

Food MerchandisingRetail AccountsSales PrioritiesMerchandising ObjectivesSecondary Displays

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
Visit approximately 6–10+ retail accounts per day
Execute sales priorities and support retail strategy within an assigned territory
Use consultative selling, influence, negotiation, and problem-solving techniques
Develop and execute store-level retail strategies aligned with retailer objectives
Sell and maintain 100% distribution of authorized Hershey items
Execute headquarters sales and merchandising plans across retailers
Achieve merchandising objectives through permanent secondary displays and other display vehicles
Report weekly activities, expenses, account changes, promotions, and administrative functions
Report daily activities using tablets after each workday
Partner with store leadership, internal teams, and peers to implement strategies and solve problems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must reside within the listed territory zip codes or be willing to commute within the territory boundaries
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 sales calls daily
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 preferred but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Mileage for travel reimbursed at 62 cents per mile
Flexible work schedules based on personal needs, territory needs, and store decision-maker availability
Reasonable accommodations available
Equal employment opportunity protections