Hersheys Part-Time Territory Sales Associate (Worcester, MA)

The Hershey Company • Boston, MA

96d • $15 - $16 • Remote

About The Position

This position is a part-time role as a Territory Sales Associate (TSA) based in Worcester, MA. It offers flexible schedules and requires candidates to be comfortable traveling to various store locations within a specified territory. The TSA will be responsible for selling and maintaining distribution of Hershey products, ensuring effective merchandising, and reporting activities. The role involves driving a personal vehicle approximately 55 miles per day, with mileage reimbursed at 62 cents per mile. The work schedule is considered 'Continuous Part-Time', averaging 20-25 hours per week, primarily during core hours of 6:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday.

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.
• Must be able to drive long distances for 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.

Nice To Haves

• 3-4 years of food merchandising experience 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 size, number of retailers, and location.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules.
• Mileage reimbursement at 62 cents per mile.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED