Part-Time Territory Sales Associate

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Implement sales priorities and support retail strategies within a designated territory.

• Drive store-level performance using advanced selling skills and business insight.

• Collaborate with store leadership, internal teams, and colleagues to execute strategies, resolve issues, and communicate effectively.

• Ensure 100% distribution of all authorized Hershey products within the assigned territory.

• Carry out sales and merchandising plans from headquarters with various retailers.

• Construct displays, enhance the distribution of best-selling products, and restock permanent secondary displays.

• Meet merchandising goals through the use of permanent secondary displays and other display methods.

• Employ consultative selling techniques, along with influence, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

• Formulate a clear strategy prior to each store visit that aligns with store, regional, or retailer objectives.

• Provide weekly reports on activities, expenses, account changes, promotions, and administrative tasks.

• Document daily activities using tablets at the conclusion of each day.

• Visit approximately 6–10+ accounts daily.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must reside within the following zip codes: 91902, 91910, 91911, 91913, 91914, 91915, 91932, 91950, 92102, 92113, 92118, 92154, or 92173.

• A valid state-issued driver’s license from the US is required.

• A personal vehicle in good working order is necessary.

• Must hold personal auto insurance with a minimum coverage of $100,000 per person, $100,000 per accident, and $100,000 for property damage, allowing for business use.

• Must either reside within or be willing to commute across the territory boundaries.

• Ability to drive long distances and conduct multiple sales calls each day is essential.

• Capable of lifting 10–40 lbs. regularly, with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Must frequently be able to bend, kneel, stoop, and demonstrate manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Proficient in using tablet technology.

• Daily access to wireless internet is required.

• Must exhibit flexibility and adaptability in response to changes in territory coverage.

• Availability for a work schedule of 20–25 hours per week is necessary.

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED is required.

• 3–4 years of experience in food merchandising is preferred but not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement at a rate of $0.62 per mile for travel expenses.

• Flexible work schedules tailored to personal needs, territory requirements, and store decision-maker availability.

• Consistent part-time schedule of 20–25 hours per week.

• Reasonable accommodations provided when applicable.