Part-Time Territory Sales Associate

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

📋 Description

• Sell and ensure complete distribution of all authorized Hershey products within the designated territory.

• Implement sales and merchandising strategies at headquarters across various retail outlets.

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

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

• Utilize consultative selling, influence, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

• Set and prioritize retail tasks before each store visit.

• Provide weekly reports on activities, expenses, account modifications, promotions, and administrative duties.

• Log daily activities using tablets at the end of each workday.

• Visit around 6–10+ accounts each day.

• Collaborate with store management, internal teams, and colleagues to implement strategies and resolve issues.

• Operate a personal vehicle for over 55 miles per day within the assigned territory.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by a US state.

• Must have a personal vehicle that is in good working condition.

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

• Must live in or be willing to commute within the specified territory boundaries.

• Must be capable of driving long distances and making multiple sales visits each day.

• Must be able to regularly lift weights between 10–40 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodations.

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

• Must be proficient in using tablet technology.

• Must have daily access to wireless internet.

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

• Availability to work 20–25 hours weekly.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options.

• Mileage reimbursement at a rate of 62 cents per mile.

• Reasonable accommodations are available.

• Work hours are adaptable based on personal needs, territory requirements, and store decision-maker availability.