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

Location: Reading, PA. Candidates must reside in or be willing to commute to the following zip codes: 17087, 17501, 17517, 17519, 17522, 17555, 17569, 17578, 17901, 17922, 17929, 17954, 17961, 17963, 17965, 17970, 17972, 17980, 17981, 18056, 18066, 19344, 19464, 19465, 19504, 19505, 19506, 19507, 19508, 19510, 19512, 19518, 19520, 19522, 19525, 19526, 19530, 19533, 19540, 19543, 19547, 19551, 19560, 19562, 19565, 19567, 19601, 19602, 19604, 19605, 19606, 19607, 19608, 19609, 19610, 19611.

About the role

This is a remote, part-time position requiring travel to store locations within an assigned territory. Candidates must be comfortable driving their personal vehicle approximately 55 miles per day. Mileage is reimbursed at 62 cents per mile; no car allowance is provided.

A Territory Sales Associate (TSA) sells and ensures best-in-class merchandising for Hershey brands, including building displays, increasing distribution of top-selling items, and replenishing permanent secondary displays.

Schedule

This is a continuous part-time role requiring 20-25 hours per week. Workdays should overlap core hours of 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, unless otherwise required by business needs. On average, a TSA visits 6-10+ accounts per day. Flexible scheduling is available based on personal and territory needs.

Pay

Hourly starting rate of $16.50 - $17.00 per hour. Rate may vary depending on skills, experience, and geographic location.

Responsibilities

• Sell and maintain 100% distribution of all “authorized” Hershey items in 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.
• Report weekly activity, expenses, account changes, promotions, and all administrative functions within assigned territory.
• Report daily activities using tablets, submitting upon completion of each day.

Requirements

• Valid US state-issued driver’s license.
• Personal vehicle in sound operating condition.
• Personal auto insurance with minimum coverage of $100,000 per person / $100,000 per accident / $100,000 property damage, permitting business use.
• Ability to drive long distances to make multiple sales calls daily.
• Ability to lift 10-40 lbs. regularly, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, and demonstrate manual dexterity frequently, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Proficiency in using tablet technology.
• Daily access to wireless internet.
• 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 preferred but not required.