About the Role
The Territory Sales Associate (TSA) is responsible for executing sales priorities, supporting retail strategy, and influencing store-level outcomes within an assigned territory. This role focuses on advanced selling capabilities, business acumen, and collaborative teamwork to drive results while representing Hershey's brands.
Responsibilities
- Execute sales priorities and support retail strategy within an assigned territory
- Utilize consultative selling skills to influence store-level outcomes
- Develop and execute retail strategies aligned with store, regional, or retailer objectives
- Apply influence and negotiation techniques to secure additional opportunities
- Lead problem-solving efforts to ensure optimal retail outcomes
- Maintain 100% distribution of authorized Hershey items
- Execute Headquarter Sales and Merchandising Plans
- Achieve merchandising objectives using Permanent Secondary Displays
- Report weekly activity, expenses, account changes, and promotions
- Submit daily activity reports using tablet technology
Requirements
- Valid US 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 / $100,000 property damage
- Reside within specified zip codes in the assigned territory
- Ability to drive long distances daily
- Ability to lift 10-40 lbs regularly
- Ability to bend, kneel, and stoop frequently
- Proficiency with tablet technology
- Daily access to wireless internet
- Flexibility to adapt to changes in territory coverage
- Availability to work 20-25 hours per week
Skills
- Consultative selling
- Business acumen
- Influence and negotiation
- Problem-solving
- Merchandising
- Retail execution
Location
- New York, NY (Specific zip codes: 11001, 11003, 11004, 11010, 11040, 11096, 11356, 11357, 11358, 11360, 11361, 11362, 11364, 11365, 11366, 11432, 11435, 11501, 11510, 11514, 11516, 11520, 11530, 11550, 11552, 11553, 11557, 11558, 11559, 11561, 11563, 11568, 11569, 11570, 11572, 11575, 11580, 11581, 11691)
Work Type
- Remote
- Part-time
- Continuous Part-Time
Experience Level
- 3-4 years food merchandising preferred
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $16.25 - $17.25 per hour
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement at 62 cents per mile
About the Company
- The Hershey Company is a purpose-driven organization committed to corporate philanthropy, community support, and operating as a business for good.
Equal Opportunity
- The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected categories.
