Part-Time Territory Sales Associate

The Hershey Company

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

Posted 10/20/2026part-timeRemote • Tennessee • United StatesMid-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 drive retail performance, while effectively utilizing tablet technology for reporting and communication. Proven ability to build strong partnerships with store leadership and execute sales priorities within assigned territories.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Consultative SellingMerchandising StrategiesRetail Strategy ExecutionTablet Technology ProficiencyFood Merchandising Experience

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Hard Skills

Sales ExecutionDisplay BuildingDistribution ManagementProblem-SolvingNegotiation Skills

Soft Skills

Influencing SkillsFlexibilityAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Tablet TechnologyWireless Internet Access

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid US State-Issued Driver's LicensePersonal Auto Insurance

Industry Keywords

Retail AccountsMerchandising ObjectivesSales PrioritiesFood MerchandisingTerritory Coverage

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Sell and ensure best-in-class merchandising of Hershey products in an assigned territory
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
Use consultative selling, influence, negotiation, and problem-solving skills to drive store-level results
Develop and execute retail priorities and strategies 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 activity, expenses, account changes, promotions, and administrative functions
Report daily activities using tablets at the end of each day
Partner with store leadership, internal teams, and peers to implement strategies and solve problems

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 daily sales calls
Must be able to lift 10–40 lbs. regularly, with or without reasonable accommodations
Must be able to bend, kneel, stoop, 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 territory coverage changes
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

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