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Hershey's Part-Time Territory Sales Associate (Mount Pocono, PA)

Pretzels, Inc · Erie, PA · 2 mo ago
Business Development$15.5–$16.5/hrPart-time

This is a remote position; candidates must reside in or be willing to commute to the Mount Pocono, PA area and be comfortable traveling to store locations within the following zip codes: 07822, 07826, 18013, 18071, 18072, 18091, 18201, 18202, 18210, 18222, 18224, 18229, 18235, 18249, 18301, 18302, 18321, 18322, 18326, 18328, 18330, 18331, 18333, 18336, 18337, 18342, 18344, 18346, 18350, 18353, 18360, 18370, 18372, 18405, 18424, 18425, 18426, 18427, 18428, 18431, 18436, 18438, 18444, 18445, 18458, 18466, 18610, 18661, 18707.

About the role

A Part-Time Territory Sales Associate (TSA) is a great opportunity for a relationship-oriented person to flex their selling skills while representing iconic brands like Reese’s, Hershey’s Kisses, Twizzlers, and Jolly Rancher. This role involves selling and ensuring best-in-class merchandising, including building displays, increasing distribution of top-selling items, and replenishing permanent secondary displays.

This position requires driving your personal vehicle approximately 55 miles per day within your assigned territory. Mileage will be reimbursed at 62 cents per mile, though no car allowance is provided.

Schedule

This is a “Continuous Part-Time” role, working 20-25 hours per week. On average, a TSA will visit 6-10+ accounts per day. The schedule is flexible based on personal needs, territory demands, and store decision-maker availability. Workdays should overlap core hours of 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, unless business needs require otherwise.

Pay

This position offers an hourly starting rate of $15.50–$16.50 per hour, depending on skills, experience, and geographic location.

Responsibilities

  • Sell and maintain 100% distribution of all “authorized” Hershey items in the 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 the assigned territory.
  • Submit daily activity reports through the use of tablets upon completion of each day.
  • Manage sales territory responsibilities, which may vary based on territory size, number of retailers, and location.

Requirements

  • 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, permitting business use.
  • Must reside or be willing to commute within the territory boundaries as listed.
  • Must be able to drive long distances to 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, and demonstrate manual dexterity frequently, with or without reasonable accommodations.
  • Must be proficient in using 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.

Qualifications

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

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