Hershey's Part-Time Territory Sales Associate (Canton, MI)

About the role

This is a remote position; candidates must be comfortable traveling to each of the store locations. This position will require you to drive your personal vehicle 55 miles per day in your assigned territory. Mileage may vary depending on where you live in comparison to the territory. No car allowance is provided; however, mileage for travel will be reimbursed at 62 cents per mile.

Responsibilities

• Sell and maintain 100% distribution of all “authorized” Hershey Items in assigned territory.
• Ensuring flawless retail execution of Headquarter Sales and Merchandising Plans (Retail Execution Plan) with various retailers.
• Achieve all merchandising objectives through the effective use of Permanent Secondary Displays and other display vehicles established within the Retail Execution Plan.
• Reporting of weekly activity, expenses, account changes, promotions and all administrative functions within assigned territory.
• Reporting of Daily activities through the use of tablets, submitting upon completion of each day.
• Responsible for Sales Territory - Varies due to territory size, number of retailers, and location.

Requirements

• Necessary to have a valid US state issued driver’s license.
• Necessary to have a personal vehicle in sound operating condition.
• Maintain personal auto insurance indicating minimum coverage of $100,000 per person / $100,000 per accident / $100,000 property damage. The policy must permit business use.
• To reside or be willing to commute within the territory boundaries as listed in the job description.
• To be able to drive long distances to make multiple sales calls on a daily basis.
• To be able to lift 10-40 lbs. on a regular basis with or without reasonable accommodations.
• To be able to bend, kneel, stoop down and demonstrate manual dexterity on a frequent basis with or without reasonable accommodations.
• To be able to use tablet technology.
• To have daily access to wireless internet.
• To be flexible and adaptable to changes in territory coverage.
• To be available to work 20-25 hours per week.

Qualifications

Necessary to have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Preferred but not required: 3-4 years food merchandising experience.

Skills

Relationship-oriented, strong selling skills, and ability to work independently.

Benefits

No benefits package is offered for this position.

Pay

An hourly starting rate of $15.50 -$17.50 per hour. Rate may vary depending upon your skill, experience, and geographic location(s).

Schedule

This position is considered “Continuous Part-Time” working 20-25 hours per week. On average, a TSA will visit between 6-10+ accounts per day. This role offers flexible work schedules based on personal needs, territory needs and being present in stores when key decision makers are available. Your workday should overlap the core hours of 6:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday, unless otherwise required by business needs.