Part-Time Territory Sales Associate

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Part-time territory sales associate merchandising Hershey products across Cleveland-area retailers. Driving between stores, executing displays, increasing distribution, and reporting daily sales activity.

Responsibilities:

  • Sell and maintain 100% distribution of all authorized Hershey items in the assigned territory
  • Execute headquarters sales and merchandising plans across various retailers
  • Build displays, increase distribution of top-selling items, and replenish permanent secondary displays
  • Achieve merchandising objectives through permanent secondary displays and other display vehicles
  • Use consultative selling, influence, negotiation, and problem-solving techniques
  • Establish and execute retail priorities before each store call
  • Report weekly activity, expenses, account changes, promotions, and administrative functions
  • Report daily activities using tablets after each day
  • Visit approximately 6–10+ accounts per day
  • Partner with store leadership, internal teams, and peers to implement strategies and solve problems
  • Drive a personal vehicle 55+ miles per day within the assigned territory

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 / $100,000 property damage, permitting business use
  • Must reside or be willing to commute within the listed territory boundaries
  • Must be able to drive long distances and make 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, 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
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • 3–4 years of food merchandising experience preferred but not required

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedules
  • Mileage reimbursed at 62 cents per mile
  • Reasonable accommodations available
  • Flexible work schedules based on personal needs, territory needs, and store decision-maker availability