Part-Time Territory Sales Associate

The Hershey Company

. Sell and ensure best-in-class merchandising for Hershey brands .

Posted 10/20/2026part-timeRemote • Alabama • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $16 - $17 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sales execution and merchandising strategies, with a strong focus on building displays and maintaining distribution of products. Proficient in using tablet technology for reporting and communication while ensuring compliance with territory requirements.

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Sales ExecutionMerchandising StrategiesTablet Technology ProficiencyValid Driver's LicenseFood Merchandising Experience

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Hard Skills

Sales Priorities ExecutionDisplay BuildingDistribution ManagementReporting ActivitiesManual Dexterity

Soft Skills

FlexibilityAdaptabilityProblem SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Tablet TechnologyWireless Internet Access

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED Equivalent

Industry Keywords

MerchandisingRetail StrategyFood IndustryAccount Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Sell and ensure best-in-class merchandising for Hershey brands
Build displays, increase distribution of top-selling items, and replenish permanent secondary displays
Visit approximately 6-10+ accounts per day
Execute sales priorities and support retail strategy within an assigned territory
Partner with store leadership, internal teams, and peers to implement strategies and solve problems
Sell and maintain 100% distribution of all authorized Hershey items in the assigned territory
Execute Headquarter 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 after each workday

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 of working 20-25 hours per week
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
3-4 years food merchandising experience preferred but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Mileage for travel reimbursed at 62 cents per mile
Flexible work schedules
Reasonable accommodations available
Equal employment opportunity protections