Hershey's Part-Time Territory Sales Associate (Myrtle Beach, SC)

The Hershey Company•Charleston, SC

9d•$16 - $17•Remote

About The Position

This is a part-time role as a Territory Sales Associate (TSA) for The Hershey Company, representing major brands. TSAs are responsible for selling and ensuring best-in-class merchandising, including building displays, increasing distribution of top-selling items, and replenishing secondary displays. The position requires travel within an assigned territory, with flexible scheduling available. Candidates must reside within specific zip codes in the Myrtle Beach, SC area and be comfortable driving 55+ miles per day. Mileage will be reimbursed at 62 cents per mile, but no car allowance is provided. The role involves visiting 6-10+ accounts per day and requires daily access to wireless internet and the use of tablet technology.

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 $300,000 per person / $300,000 per accident / $100,000 property damage. The position also requires that you name The Hershey Company as an additional insured, or interested party, on your policy PRIOR to the date of hire.
Must reside within the territory boundaries as listed in the job description
Must be able to drive long distances to make multiple sales calls on a daily basis
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 on a frequent basis 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.
Regular work hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Nice To Haves

3-4 years food merchandising is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Sell and maintain 100% distribution of all “authorized” Hershey Items in assigned territory.
Ensuring flawless retail execution of Headquarter Sales and Merchandising Plans (Retail Execution Plan) with various retailers.
Achieve all merchandising objectives through the effective use of Permanent Secondary Displays and other display vehicles established within the Retail Execution Plan.
Reporting of weekly activity, expenses, competitive activity, account changes, promotions and all administrative functions within assigned territory.
Reporting of Daily activities through the use of tablets, submitting upon completion of each day.
Responsible for Sales Territory - Varies due to territory size, number of retailers, and location.