Hershey's Part-Time Territory Sales Associate (East Sacramento, CA)

The Hershey Company • CA

75d • $17 - $18

About The Position

This position is a part-time role as a Territory Sales Associate (TSA) based in East Sacramento, CA. It offers flexible schedules and requires candidates to be comfortable traveling to various store locations within the assigned territory. The TSA will be responsible for selling and maintaining distribution of authorized Hershey items, ensuring effective retail execution of sales and merchandising plans. The role involves visiting 6-10+ accounts per day, with a work schedule of 20-25 hours per week, primarily during core hours of 6:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The position offers an hourly starting rate of $17.50 - $18.50, depending on skills, experience, 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, and $100,000 property damage.
• Must reside or be willing to commute within the specified territory boundaries.
• 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 down, and demonstrate manual dexterity frequently.
• 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.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience: 3-4 years food merchandising preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Sell and maintain 100% distribution of all authorized Hershey items in assigned territory.
• Ensure flawless retail execution of Headquarter Sales and Merchandising Plans.
• Achieve all merchandising objectives through effective use of Permanent Secondary Displays.
• Report weekly activity, expenses, account changes, promotions, and all administrative functions.
• Report daily activities using tablets and submit upon completion of each day.
• Manage sales territory, which varies due to territory size, number of retailers, and location.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules based on personal and territory needs.
• Mileage reimbursement at 62 cents per mile for travel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees