Hershey's Part-Time Territory Sales Associate (Binghamton, NY)
Location: Binghamton, NY. Candidates must reside within the following zip codes: 12116, 13045, 13053, 13068, 13073, 13411, 13730, 13732, 13733, 13743, 13744, 13748, 13754, 13760, 13777, 13778, 13787, 13790, 13795, 13803, 13811, 13812, 13815, 13820, 13827, 13830, 13833, 13835, 13838, 13850, 13862, 13865, 13901, 13903, 13904, 13905, 14817, 14850, 18821, 18822, 18847.
About the role
This is a remote, part-time position as a Territory Sales Associate (TSA), ideal for a relationship-oriented person looking to flex their selling skills while representing major brands like Reese’s, Hershey’s Kisses, Twizzlers, and Jolly Ranchers. The role involves selling and ensuring best-in-class merchandising, including building displays, increasing distribution of top-selling items, and replenishing permanent secondary displays. Candidates must be comfortable traveling to store locations within an assigned territory, driving approximately 55 miles per day in a personal vehicle. Mileage is reimbursed at $0.625 per mile; no car allowance is provided.
Schedule
This is a “Continuous Part-Time” role requiring 20-25 hours per week. Workdays should overlap core hours of 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, unless otherwise required by business needs. On average, a TSA will visit 6-10+ accounts per day. The schedule offers flexibility based on personal needs, territory demands, and store decision-maker availability.
Pay
Hourly starting rate of $16.25–$24.38 per hour. Rate may vary depending on skills, experience, and geographic location.
Responsibilities
- Sell and maintain 100% distribution of all “authorized” Hershey items in assigned territory.
- Ensure flawless retail execution of Headquarter Sales and Merchandising Plans (Retail Execution Plan) with various retailers.
- Achieve all merchandising objectives through effective use of Permanent Secondary Displays and other display vehicles established within the Retail Execution Plan.
- Report weekly activity, expenses, account changes, promotions, and all administrative functions within assigned territory.
- Report daily activities using tablets, submitting upon completion of each day.
- Manage sales territory, which varies in size, number of retailers, and location.
Requirements
- 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.
- Must reside or be willing to commute within the specified territory boundaries.
- Ability to drive long distances to make multiple sales calls daily.
- Ability to lift 10-40 lbs. regularly, with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, and demonstrate manual dexterity frequently, with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Proficiency in using tablet technology.
- Daily access to wireless internet.
- Flexibility and adaptability to changes in territory coverage.
- Availability to work 20-25 hours per week.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- 3-4 years of food merchandising experience preferred but not required.