The Hershey Company
Hershey's Part - Time Territory Sales Associate (Olean & Bradford, NY)
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Why Hershey:
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.
Job Overview
Location: Olean & Bradford, NY
Flexible Schedules Available
To be considered for this role, candidates must reside within these zip codes:
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This is a remote position; candidates must be comfortable traveling to each of the store locations.
This position will require you to drive your personal vehicle 55+ miles per day in your assigned territory. Mileage may vary depending on where you live in comparison to the territory. No car allowance is provided; however, mileage for travel will be reimbursed at 62 cents per mile.
A Part-Time role as a Territory Sales Associate (TSA) is a great way for a relationship-oriented person to flex their selling skills while representing some of the biggest and most exciting brands in America! Our TSAs will sell and ensure best-in-class merchandising to include building displays, increasing distribution of our top-selling items, and replenishing permanent secondary displays.
Work Schedule
This position is considered “Continuous Part-Time” working 20-25 hours per week. On average, a TSA will visit between 6-10+ accounts per day. This role offers flexible work schedules based on personal needs, territory needs, and being present in stores when key decision-makers are available. Your workday should overlap the core hours of 6:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday, unless otherwise required by business needs.
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This position offers an hourly starting rate of $16.25 - $17.25 per hour. Rate may vary depending upon your skill, experience, and geographic location(s).
This role 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, strong business acumen, and collaborative teamwork to drive long-term change and business results. The TSA partners closely with store leadership, internal teams, and peers to implement strategies, solve problems, and communicate with clarity and purpose.
Accountabilities
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Selling and Retail Execution
- Utilize consultative selling skills to foster a collaborative mindset, interpret store and retailer priorities, and influence solutions that drive results.
- Establish and execute retail priorities by developing a clear strategy prior to each store call, aligned to store level, regional, or retailer level objectives.
- Apply influence and negotiation techniques by leveraging sales strategies to influence without authority, preparing multiple solution options, and confidently asking for additional opportunities or commitments.
- Lead effective problem-solving efforts by implementing the right solutions, evaluating alternative approaches, and consistently questioning to ensure optimal outcomes.
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Retail Execution Plan Implementation
- Sell and maintain 100% distribution of all “authorized” Hershey Items in the assigned territory.
- Ensure flawless retail execution of Headquarter Sales and Merchandising Plans (Retail Execution Plan) with various retailers.
- Achieve all merchandising objectives through the effective use of Permanent Secondary Displays and other display vehicles established within the Retail Execution Plan.
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Reporting
- Report weekly activity, expenses, account changes, promotions, and all administrative functions within the assigned territory.
- Report daily activities using tablets, submitting upon completion of each day.
- Responsible for Sales Territory - Varies due to territory size, number of retailers, and location.
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Minimum Education & 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 indicating minimum coverage of $100,000 per person / $100,000 per accident / $100,000 property damage. The policy must permit business use.
- Must reside or be willing to commute within the territory boundaries as listed in the job description.
- Must be able to drive long distances to make multiple sales calls on a daily basis.
- Must be able to lift 10-40 lbs. on a regular basis with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Must be able to bend, kneel, stoop down, and demonstrate manual dexterity on a frequent basis 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 of working 20-25 hours per week.
Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Experience: 3-4 years food merchandising is preferred but not required.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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. This will ensure that your email is routed to the appropriate contact who will handle your request.
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