Hershey's Part-Time Territory Sales Associate (Cincinnati, OH)

The Hershey Company is seeking a Territory Sales Associate (TSA) for a remote position with flexible schedules. Candidates must reside or be willing to commute to specified zip codes in Cincinnati, OH.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Sell and maintain 100% distribution of all authorized Hershey Items in assigned territory.
• Maintain flawless retail execution of Headquarter Sales and Merchandising Plans (Retail Execution Plan).
• Achieve all merchandising objectives through the 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 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.

Job Requirements

• Valid US state issued driver’s license.
• 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.
• Reside or be willing to commute within the territory boundaries as listed in the job description.
• Able to drive long distances to make multiple sales calls on a daily basis.
• Able to lift 10-40 lbs. on a regular basis with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Able to bend, kneel, stoop down and demonstrate manual dexterity on a frequent basis with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Able to use tablet technology.
• Able to have daily access to wireless internet.
• Able to be flexible and adaptable to changes in territory coverage.
• Available to work 20-25 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3-4 years food merchandising experience preferred but not required.

Benefits

No car allowance is provided; however, mileage for travel will be reimbursed at 62 cents per mile.

Pay

This position offers an hourly starting rate of $15.50 - $16.50 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.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans.