Hershey's Part-Time Territory Sales Associate (Pasadena, TX)

The Role:

A Part-Time Territory Sales Associate (TSA) role at The Hershey Company, offering flexible schedules and remote work options. Candidates must reside or commute within the designated territory.

About the Role

This is a remote position requiring travel to store locations within the assigned territory. Candidates must be comfortable driving 55 miles per day in their personal vehicle, with reimbursement for mileage at 62 cents per mile.

Responsibilities

• Sell and maintain 100% distribution of all authorized Hershey items in the assigned territory.
• Maintain flawless retail execution of Headquarter Sales and Merchandising Plans 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.
• Report weekly activity, expenses, account changes, promotions, and all administrative functions within the assigned territory.
• Submit daily activities using tablets, reporting upon completion of each day.
• Responsible for managing the sales territory, which varies based on territory size, number of retailers, and location.

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, permitting business use.
• 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, and demonstrate manual dexterity on a frequent basis with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Able to use tablet technology.
• Have daily access to wireless internet.
• 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 provided; mileage for travel will be reimbursed at 62 cents per mile.

Pay

The starting hourly rate is $15.50 - $16.50, with rates varying based on skill, experience, and geographic location.

Schedule

This is a Continuous Part-Time role, working 20-25 hours per week. Work schedules are flexible based on personal needs, territory needs, and availability during core hours of 6:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Hershey Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of 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 company is also an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.