Hershey's Part - Time Territory Sales Associate (Tri-Cities/Yakima, WA)

The Hershey Company • Seattle, WA

84d • $16 - $17

About The Position

This position is a Part-Time role as a Territory Sales Associate (TSA) in the Tri-Cities/Yakima, WA area. It is a great opportunity for a relationship-oriented person to flex their selling skills while representing some of the biggest and most exciting brands in America. TSAs will sell and ensure best-in-class merchandising, which includes building displays, increasing distribution of top-selling items, and replenishing permanent secondary displays. The position is remote but requires candidates to be comfortable traveling to various store locations, driving their personal vehicle an average of 55 miles per day in their assigned territory. Mileage will be reimbursed at 62 cents per mile.

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 indicating 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.
• Must be able to drive long distances to make multiple sales calls daily.
• Must be able to lift 10-40 lbs. on a regular basis with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must be able to bend, kneel, stoop down 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Sell and maintain 100% distribution of all authorized Hershey Items in assigned territory.
• Ensure 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.
• Report weekly activity, expenses, account changes, promotions, and all administrative functions within assigned territory.
• Report daily activities through the use of tablets, submitting 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 needs and territory needs.
• Hourly starting rate of $16.75 - $17.75 per hour, depending on skill, experience, and geographic location.
• Mileage reimbursement at 62 cents per mile.

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