Part Time Territory Sales Associate

The Hershey Company

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

Posted 10/20/2026part-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, merchandising strategies, and effective communication with store leadership to achieve sales objectives. Proficient in utilizing tablet technology for reporting and managing daily activities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Consultative SellingMerchandising StrategiesSales ReportingTerritory ManagementProblem-Solving Techniques

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Hard Skills

Food Merchandising ExperienceDisplay BuildingDistribution ManagementSales ExecutionManual Dexterity

Soft Skills

InfluenceNegotiationFlexibilityAdaptabilityCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Tablet TechnologyWireless Internet

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid US Driver's LicensePersonal Auto Insurance

Industry Keywords

Retail StrategySales PrioritiesStore-Call StrategiesAccount ManagementMerchandising Objectives

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
Visit approximately 6–10+ accounts per day
Sell and maintain 100% distribution of authorized Hershey items
Execute Headquarter Sales and Merchandising Plans across retailers
Achieve merchandising objectives through permanent secondary displays and other display vehicles
Develop store-call strategies aligned with store, regional, or retailer objectives
Use consultative selling, influence, negotiation, and problem-solving techniques
Report weekly activity, expenses, account changes, promotions, and administrative functions
Report daily activities using tablets
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 indicating minimum coverage of $100,000 per person / $100,000 per accident / $100,000 property damage, with business use permitted
Must reside or be willing to commute within the territory boundaries
Must be able to drive long distances and 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 experience preferred but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible schedules
Mileage reimbursement at 62 cents per mile
Reasonable accommodations
Flexible work schedules based on personal needs and territory needs