Part-Time Territory Sales Associate

The Hershey Company

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

Posted 10/20/2026part-timeRemote • Ohio • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $16 - $17 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 retail partners. Proficient in utilizing tablet technology for reporting and managing sales activities while maintaining compliance with territory requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Consultative SellingMerchandising StrategiesRetail Account ManagementTablet Technology ProficiencyValid US Driver's License

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Hard Skills

MerchandisingSales ExecutionDisplay BuildingDistribution ManagementStore-Call StrategiesProblem-Solving TechniquesNegotiation SkillsManual DexterityLifting 10–40 lbsDriving Long Distances

Soft Skills

InfluencingFlexibilityAdaptabilityCommunicationTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Tablet TechnologyWireless Internet

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED Equivalent

Industry Keywords

Food MerchandisingRetail StrategySales PrioritiesAccount ChangesPromotions

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
Execute sales priorities and support retail strategy within an assigned territory
Visit approximately 6–10+ retail accounts per day
Sell and maintain 100% distribution of authorized Hershey items
Execute headquarters sales and merchandising plans with retailers
Achieve merchandising objectives using permanent secondary displays and other display vehicles
Develop store-call strategies aligned with store, regional, and retailer objectives
Use consultative selling, influence, negotiation, and problem-solving techniques
Partner with store leadership, internal teams, and peers
Report weekly activity, expenses, account changes, promotions, and administrative information
Report daily activities using tablets

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; policy must permit business use
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 for travel
Reasonable accommodations
Equal employment opportunity