Hershey's Part - Time Territory Sales Associate (New Bern, NC)

Location: New Bern, NC. Candidates must reside in or be willing to commute to the following zip codes: 27806, 28509, 28510, 28512, 28515, 28516, 28519, 28523, 28524, 28526, 28529, 28531, 28532, 28539, 28540, 28544, 28546, 28555, 28557, 28560, 28562, 28570, 28571, 28573, 28575, 28577, 28579, 28584, 28585, 28594.

About the role

This is a remote, part-time Territory Sales Associate position. Candidates must be comfortable traveling to store locations within the assigned territory and driving their personal vehicle approximately 55 miles per day. Mileage will be reimbursed at 62 cents per mile. No car allowance is provided.

A Part-Time Territory Sales Associate role is ideal for a relationship-oriented person looking to flex their selling skills while representing well-known brands like Reese’s, Hershey’s Kisses, Twizzlers, and Jolly Ranchers.

Schedule

This is a “Continuous Part-Time” position requiring 20-25 hours per week. On average, a TSA will visit 6-10+ accounts per day. The workday should overlap core hours of 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, unless otherwise required by business needs. Flexible scheduling is available based on personal and territory needs.

Pay

This position offers an hourly starting rate of $15.50 - $16.50 per hour. Rate may vary 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.
• Report daily activities using tablets, submitting upon completion of each day.
• Responsible for sales territory, which varies due to 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 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.

Qualifications

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