Hershey's Part-Time Territory Sales Associate (Everett, WA)

The Hershey Company•Seattle, WA

2d•$22 - $23•Remote

About The Position

The Territory Sales Associate (TSA) represents Hershey brands and supports sales and merchandising across an assigned retail territory. The role focuses on consultative selling, retail execution, and building relationships with store leadership to influence store-level outcomes and drive business results. The position is remote, but requires regular travel to stores throughout the assigned territory, driving a personal vehicle at least 55 miles per day. Mileage is reimbursed at $0.62 per mile; no car allowance is provided. This is a continuous part-time position working 20–25 hours per week. Schedules are flexible based on personal and territory needs, but the workday should overlap with 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 starting hourly rate is $21.80–$22.80, potentially varying with skills, experience, and geographic location. Candidates must reside in or be willing to commute within the listed territory boundaries. The role requires a valid state-issued driver’s license, a personal vehicle in sound operating condition, and personal auto insurance with specified minimum coverage that permits business use. Candidates must be able to drive long distances, use tablet technology, access wireless internet daily, and lift 10–40 pounds and frequently bend, kneel, stoop, and demonstrate manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Valid U.S. state-issued driver’s license.
Personal vehicle in sound operating condition.
Personal auto insurance with minimum coverage of $100,000 per person, $100,000 per accident, and $100,000 property damage; the policy must permit business use.
Reside or be willing to commute within 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 accommodations.
Ability to bend, kneel, and stoop and demonstrate manual dexterity frequently, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Ability to use tablet technology and have daily access to wireless internet.
Flexibility and adaptability to changes in territory coverage.
Availability to work 20–25 hours per week.

Nice To Haves

Three to four years of food merchandising experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Sell and maintain 100% distribution of all authorized Hershey items in the assigned territory.
Execute headquarters sales and merchandising plans and ensure strong retail execution with retailers.
Achieve merchandising objectives using permanent secondary displays and other display vehicles specified in the Retail Execution Plan.
Use consultative selling to understand store and retailer priorities and influence solutions that deliver results.
Develop and execute retail priorities and a clear strategy before each store call, aligned with store, regional, or retailer objectives.
Use influence and negotiation techniques, prepare multiple solution options, and seek additional opportunities or commitments.
Lead problem-solving efforts by implementing solutions, evaluating alternatives, and asking questions to support optimal outcomes.
Report weekly activities, expenses, account changes, promotions, and other administrative functions for the assigned territory.
Record daily activities using a tablet and submit the information at the end of each workday.
Collaborate with store leadership, internal teams, and peers to implement strategies, solve problems, and communicate clearly.