Part-Time Territory Sales Associate

The Hershey Company

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

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in consultative selling, negotiation, and problem-solving techniques while executing retail strategies and merchandising plans. Proficient in using tablet technology for reporting and communication, with a strong focus on achieving distribution and merchandising objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Consultative SellingNegotiation TechniquesRetail Strategy ExecutionMerchandising Objectives AchievementTablet Technology Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Sales Priorities ExecutionDisplay BuildingDistribution IncreaseAccount ManagementReporting Activities

Soft Skills

InfluenceProblem-SolvingFlexibilityAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Tablet TechnologyWireless Internet Access

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid US State-Issued Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Food MerchandisingRetail StrategySales CallsMerchandising PlansAccount Changes

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 techniques
Develop and execute retail priorities before each store call
Sell and maintain 100% distribution of authorized Hershey items
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
Visit approximately 6–10+ accounts per day and collaborate with store leadership, internal teams, and peers

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Reside or be willing to commute within the listed territory boundaries
Ability 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 down, and demonstrate manual dexterity frequently, with or without reasonable accommodations
Ability to use tablet technology
Daily access to wireless internet
Flexibility and adaptability to changes in territory coverage
Availability to work 20–25 hours per week
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Food merchandising experience preferred but not required (3–4 years)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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