Hershey's Part-Time Territory Sales Associate (N Myrtle, SC)
About The Position
The Part-Time Territory Sales Associate (TSA) represents Hershey brands and supports sales and retail execution across an assigned territory. The role sells authorized Hershey products, maintains distribution, builds displays, increases product distribution, and replenishes permanent secondary displays. The TSA works with store leadership, internal teams, and peers to implement retail strategies, solve problems, and communicate effectively. This is a remote position based in the North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina area, with travel to assigned stores. Candidates must live within the listed territory ZIP codes or be willing to commute within the territory. The role requires driving a personal vehicle at least 55 miles per day; mileage is reimbursed at $0.62 per mile, and no car allowance is provided. The position is continuous part-time, 20–25 hours per week. Schedules are flexible based on personal and territory needs, with workdays overlapping core hours of 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless business needs require otherwise. TSAs typically visit 6–10 or more accounts per day. The hourly starting rate is $15.50–$16.50, varying by skills, experience, and geographic location.
Requirements
- Valid U.S. state-issued driver's license.
- Personal vehicle in sound operating condition.
- Personal auto insurance with at least $100,000 per person, $100,000 per accident, and $100,000 property-damage coverage; the policy must permit business use.
- Residence within, or willingness to commute to, the territory boundaries listed in the posting.
- Ability to drive long distances and make multiple sales calls daily.
- Ability to lift 10–40 pounds regularly, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, and demonstrate manual dexterity frequently, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to use tablet technology.
- Daily access to wireless internet.
- Flexibility and adaptability to changes in territory coverage.
- Availability to work 20–25 hours per week.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- Three to four years of food merchandising experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Use consultative selling skills to understand store and retailer priorities and influence solutions that drive results.
- Develop and execute a strategy for each store visit aligned with store-, regional-, or retailer-level objectives.
- Use sales strategies, influence, and negotiation to present solutions and seek additional opportunities or commitments.
- Solve problems by implementing suitable solutions, evaluating alternatives, and asking questions to determine optimal outcomes.
- Sell and maintain 100% distribution of authorized Hershey items in the assigned territory.
- Execute headquarters sales and merchandising plans and retail execution plans with retailers.
- Achieve merchandising objectives using permanent secondary displays and other display vehicles.
- Report weekly activity, expenses, account changes, promotions, and other territory administration.
- Record daily activities using a tablet and submit them at the end of each day.
- Travel to and visit assigned retail accounts throughout the territory.
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement at $0.62 per mile for travel; no car allowance is provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
