Hershey's Part-Time Territory Sales Associate (Spring, TX)
The Hershey Company · Austin, TX, US
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About the Role
The Territory Sales Associate (TSA) role is a part-time position focused on selling and merchandising for major American brands. TSAs are responsible for ensuring best-in-class merchandising, increasing product distribution, and replenishing displays within their assigned territory. This role requires strong selling skills, business acumen, and the ability to collaborate with store leadership and internal teams to drive business results.
Responsibilities
- Sell and maintain 100% distribution of all authorized Hershey Items in assigned territory.
- Ensure flawless retail execution of Headquarter Sales and Merchandising Plans.
- Achieve merchandising objectives through effective use of Permanent Secondary Displays and other display vehicles.
- Report weekly activity, expenses, account changes, and promotions.
- Report daily activities using tablets.
- Utilize consultative selling skills to foster a collaborative mindset and influence solutions.
- Establish and execute retail priorities by developing a clear strategy prior to each store call.
- Apply influence and negotiation techniques to secure additional opportunities or commitments.
- Lead effective problem-solving efforts by implementing the right solutions and evaluating alternative approaches.
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 territory boundaries.
- Must be able to drive long distances to make multiple sales calls daily.
- Must be able to lift 10-40 lbs. on a regular basis.
- Must be able to bend, kneel, stoop down, and demonstrate manual dexterity on a frequent basis.
- Must be able to use tablet technology.
- Must have daily access to wireless internet.
- Must have flexibility and adaptability to changes in territory coverage.
- Must be comfortable traveling to each store location.
- Must be comfortable driving 55+ miles per day in assigned territory.
Skills
- Selling skills
- Relationship-oriented
- Consultative selling
- Influence and negotiation techniques
- Problem solving
- Tablet technology usage
Location
- Spring, TX
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
- $15.50 - $16.50 per hour
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement at 62 cents per mile.
About the Company
- At The Hershey Company, our culture is rooted in purpose and inspired by Milton Hershey’s enduring vision that business should create opportunity for others.
- Through our commitment to corporate philanthropy, we create positive impact by supporting communities, helping children thrive, and operating as a business for good.
- This includes our deep and long standing partnership with Milton Hershey School, where we invest in education, workforce readiness, and hands on engagement to help students succeed beyond the classroom.
- Supported by strategic grantmaking, product donations, cross brand collaboration, and strong employee volunteerism, Hershey offers a place to work where making a difference—locally and globally—is part of how we do business every day.
Equal Opportunity
- The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's 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 categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
- The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans.
- You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application process as a result of a disability.
- To request an accommodation via phone, please call +1 877-804-1794 and leave a voicemail with your contact information.
- You may also email a request for accommodation to ApplicationHelp@hersheys.com. Please be sure to include “Accommodation Needed” in the subject line.