Territory Sales Associate - Annapolis Valley/Yarmouth Area, Nova Scotia

Location : Annapolis Valley/Yarmouth Area

About the Hershey Company

The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) is an industry-leading snacks company known for making more moments of goodness through its iconic brands. With a strong portfolio across chocolate, confectionery, and salty snacks, Hershey delights consumers every day. Our beloved brands include Hershey’s, Reese’s, KitKat, Dots Pretzels, Lesser Evil, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers, Ice Breakers, and more.

At Hershey, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in the communities where we live, work, and do business. This commitment originated with our founder, Milton Hershey, and continues to shape who we are today.

Guided by our employee value proposition, Lead Today. Create Tomorrow, we empower our people to drive impact now while shaping what comes next. Our One Hershey mindset brings teams together across functions, geographies, and businesses, enabling us to operate with speed, collaboration, and shared purpose.

The Hershey Company is proud to be recognized as a top employer in the United States, reflecting our commitment to our people, culture, and purpose.

How Will You Fit in the Big Picture?

To be considered for this role, candidates must reside in or be willing to commute to the following area: Annapolis Valley/Yarmouth area.
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 up to 75 km 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, you will be reimbursed mileage for travel will be reimbursed at a per km rate (to be discussed at time of interview).

This is a part-time position – (28hrs/4 days of the week ex: - 7 hours per day, Monday to Thursday for a total of 28 hours/week).

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.

What Will You Do?

• Sell and maintain 100% distribution of all authorized Hershey Items in assigned territory. Ensuring 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.
• Reporting of weekly activity, expenses, competitive activity, account changes, promotions and all administrative functions within assigned territory.
• Reporting of Daily activities through the use of tablets, submitting upon completion of each day.
• Responsible for Sales Territory - Varies due to territory size, number of retailers, and location.
• Participating in ensuring store appearance and merchandise displays are in line with plans, selling history and new receipts.
• Consulting with buyers, marketing and sellers product positioning and presentation plans.
• Creating and coordinating visual presentation of merchandise, including store layout and displays.
• Coaching sales staff on merchandise to enable them to suggest appropriate merchandise to meet the customer's needs.

Minimum Education & Requirements

• Post Secondary Education and or Equivalent Work Experience

• 1- 3 years of sales experience with sound knowledge of sales techniques in consumer-packaged goods preferred.
• Knowledge of, and ability to develop and use strategies, practices, and tools for communicating with retail customers and for managing the day-to-day operations of retail stores.
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs 
• Valid Driver’s license and good standing driving record is required
• Personal auto insurance with at least the government set minimum liability
• Must reside within the boundaries of the assigned territory
• Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills with excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently within a team environment. 
• Detailed-oriented with fresh thinking
• Proficient in MS suite (word, excel, power point) and familiar with IPAD Technology
• Willingness to be a part of a high performing team that works hard and has fun !