Part-Time Territory Sales Associate

The Hershey Company

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

Posted 11/2/2026part-timeRemote • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $18 - $19 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in consultative selling and merchandising strategies to maximize product distribution and visibility. Proficient in utilizing tablet technology for reporting and managing sales activities while maintaining flexibility in territory coverage.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Consultative SellingMerchandising StrategyRetail Sales ExecutionTablet Technology ProficiencyValid US Driver's License

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Hard Skills

MerchandisingSales ReportingDistribution ManagementDisplay BuildingProblem-SolvingNegotiationAccount ManagementRetail Strategy ExecutionManual DexterityLifting 10–40 lbs

Soft Skills

Influencing SkillsFlexibilityAdaptabilityCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Tablet TechnologyWireless Internet

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED Equivalent

Industry Keywords

Food MerchandisingRetailSales CallsProduct DistributionPromotions

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
Use consultative selling, influence, negotiation, and problem-solving skills with store leadership and retailers
Develop and execute retail priorities before each store call
Sell and maintain 100% distribution of authorized Hershey items
Execute headquarters sales and merchandising plans across retailers
Achieve merchandising objectives using permanent secondary displays and other display vehicles
Report weekly activities, expenses, account changes, promotions, and administrative information
Report daily activities using tablets
Visit approximately 6–10+ accounts per day

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must reside within the listed territory zip codes: 94503, 94533, 94534, 94558, 94559, 94585, 94589, 94590, 94591, 95616, 95618, 95620, 95687, 95688, 95694
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
Must be able 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 territory coverage changes
Availability to work 20–25 hours per week
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
3–4 years food merchandising experience preferred but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

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