Career Opportunities: Territory Sales Associate (Part-Time 28h) - Durham Region (126518)

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This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: California (USA)

 

Location : Remote 

Territory covered : Ontario – Durham Region

 

The Hershey Company

 

Your career. Your ownership. Together, we’ll make more Moments of Goodness.

 

Hershey employees get to make real, impactful changes daily. We are looking for thinkers, leaders and challengers – people who initiate and make a true impact. Here at Hershey Canada, we strike the perfect balance between autonomy and support. Our managers are equipped to foster your career aspirations and empower your growth. With resources like e-learning, coaching, cross-functional projects, your personal and professional growth is paramount to the team. Hershey’s people-focused mindset is what makes our culture so sweet.

 

Major Canada brands include OH HENRY! HERSHEY’S KISSES, BROOKSIDE, POT OF GOLD, JOLLY RANCHER, REESE’S, TWIZZLERS, HERSHEY’S, SKOR, CHIPITS and ICEBREAKERS.

 

Hershey Canada is proud of our position as Forbes Canada’s Top Employer. We’ve been recognized as a Greater Toronto Top Employer’s for the 5th consecutive year. We’ve also been named as a Great Place to Work for 2024 - 2025!

 

At The Hershey Company, we're committed to making a difference in the communities where we live, work and do business. This commitment dates from the earliest years of our company and is a vital part both of our heritage and of who we are today.

 

About the Role: 

The Territory Sales Associate (TSA) sells and ensures best in class merchandising to include building displays, packing out product, and replenishing permanent secondary displays and maintain salability of all authorized Hershey items.

Hershey Canada is looking for a dynamic person to fill a part-time position in our Sales Team as a Territory Sales Associate in the Durham Region and surrounding area. This opportunity will be of particular interest for someone who wants to work part-time in sales in an established territory and also benefit from an attractive compensation package!

 

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 the appropriate merchandise to meet the customer's needs

 

What We Need:

  • 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!

 

Qualifications:

  • Post Secondary Education

 

Additional Details and Requirements:

This is a part-time position (Monday to Thursday for a total of 28 hours/week).  Access to a personal vehicle for which mileage rates will be paid.

 

Benefits and Perks of Working at Hershey Canada:

  • Of course… exposure to some of the finest chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery products
  • Health and Wellness Reimbursement program as well as other great employee benefits
  • Corporate social responsibility programs - because we should leave the world a little better than we found it
  • Fantastic reward and recognition programs
  • Flexible Work Environment

 

Location:

  • The road is your office.  This position requires a road warrior who is able to work independently on the road while interacting with our customers and sales team.

 

So what do you say? Would you like to represent fun brands like Reese’s, Hershey’s Kisses, Twizzlers and Jolly Ranchers!?

If so…apply today! We’d love to hear from you!

 

Hershey Canada is proud of being named to Forbes Canada’s Best Employers 2021 List and Forbes 2021 World’s Top Female Friendly Companies. We have also been recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2022, Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2022, and one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures 2021.

At Hershey Canada, we seek the advancement of an inclusive and respective culture by having a diverse workforce and inclusive environment to create more Moments of Goodness for our employees and consumers. Hershey Canada extends opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, or any other protected status.

We will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to support diversity, equity, and inclusion in our hiring. Please inform the Talent Acquisition team if you require accommodation in order to participate in our hiring process.

 
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