Part-Time Territory Sales Associate

The Hershey Company

. Sell and ensure best-in-class merchandising, including building displays, increasing distribution of top-selling items, and replenishing permanent secondary displays .

Posted 11/4/2026part-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $16 - $17 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in consultative selling and merchandising strategies to achieve retail objectives, while effectively collaborating with store leadership and internal teams. Proficient in using tablet technology for reporting and communication, with a strong focus on problem-solving and negotiation techniques.

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Consultative SellingMerchandising StrategiesProblem-SolvingNegotiation TechniquesTablet Technology Proficiency

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Hard Skills

MerchandisingSales ExecutionDistribution ManagementDisplay BuildingRetail Strategy ImplementationReporting ActivitiesManual DexterityLifting 10-40 LbsDriving Long DistancesCommuting Flexibility

Soft Skills

CommunicationInfluencingAdaptabilityCollaborationFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

Tablet TechnologyWireless Internet

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid US Driver's LicensePersonal Auto Insurance

Industry Keywords

Food MerchandisingRetail ObjectivesSales CallsStore LeadershipTerritory Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Sell and ensure best-in-class merchandising, including building displays, increasing distribution of top-selling items, and replenishing permanent secondary displays
Travel to each store location in the assigned territory
Execute sales priorities, support retail strategy, and influence store-level outcomes
Partner with store leadership, internal teams, and peers to implement strategies, solve problems, and communicate clearly
Use consultative selling to interpret store and retailer priorities and influence solutions
Establish and execute retail priorities aligned with store, regional, or retailer objectives
Apply influence and negotiation techniques to secure opportunities and commitments
Lead problem-solving efforts and evaluate alternative approaches
Sell and maintain 100% distribution of authorized Hershey items
Execute Headquarter Sales and Merchandising Plans with various retailers
Achieve merchandising objectives through Permanent Secondary Displays and other display vehicles
Report weekly activity, expenses, account changes, promotions, and administrative functions
Report daily activities using tablets upon completion of each day
Visit approximately 6-10+ accounts per day

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 indicating minimum coverage of $100,000 per person / $100,000 per accident / $100,000 property damage; policy must permit business use
Must reside or be willing to commute within the territory boundaries listed in the job description
Must be able to drive long distances to 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 food merchandising preferred but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible schedules
Mileage reimbursement at 62 cents per mile
Reasonable accommodations
Equal employment opportunity