Territory Sales Associate - Edmonton (Temporary)

The Hershey Company; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 2,066,000 - 2,631,000; Part time

Job summary

The Hershey Company is seeking a part-time Territory Sales Associate to drive in-territory sales and ensure 100% distribution of authorized Hershey items across assigned stores in Alberta, Canada. The role emphasizes merchandising, retail execution, and daily tablet-based reporting.

Candidates should have a valid driver’s license, own a vehicle, and be able to lift up to 60 lbs. Flexible schedules (20 hours/week) and travel within the territory are required, with typical workday overlap in core

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Canadian issued driver’s license & a good driving record.
• Must have a personal vehicle in sound operating condition.
• Must maintain personal auto insurance indicating minimum coverage of $1 million policy must permit business use.
• Must reside or be willing to commute within the territory boundaries as listed.
• Must be able to drive long distances to make multiple sales calls daily
• Must be able to lift 30 – 60 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
• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience: 3-4 years food merchandising is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• 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, account changes, promotions and all administrative functions within assigned territory.
• Reporting of Daily activities using tablets, submitting upon completion of each day.Responsible for Sales Territory - Varies due to territory size, number of retailers, and location.

Skills

Driving

Sales experience

Merchandising

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Tablet

Job description

Job Overview

Location: Alberta, Canada

4 Flexible (varied) Schedules Available

To be considered for this role, candidates must reside in or be willing to commute to Edmonton; 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).

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 hours per week. On average, a TSA will visit between 6-10+ accounts per day.

This role offers flexible work schedules (to be agreed upon at time of interview) based on territory needs and being present in stores when key decision makers are available.

Your workday should overlap the core hours of 8am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday, unless otherwise required by business needs.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• 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, account changes, promotions and all administrative functions within assigned territory.
• Reporting of Daily activities using tablets, submitting upon completion of each day.Responsible for Sales Territory - Varies due to territory size, number of retailers, and location.

Job Requirements

• Must have a valid Canadian issued driver’s license & a good driving record (drivers abstract will be requested upon an offer)
• Must have a personal vehicle in sound operating condition
• Must maintain personal auto insurance indicating minimum coverage of $1 million policy must permit business use.
• Must reside or be willing to commute within the territory boundaries as listed
• Must be able to drive long distances to make multiple sales calls dailyMust be able to lift 30 – 60 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 technologyMust have daily access to wireless internet
• Must have flexibility and adaptability to changes in territory coverage
• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience: 3-4 years food merchandising is preferred but not required

Compensation Information

The anticipated base salary range for this role is from $15.25 to $19.10 per hour. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of job‑related factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skill set, education, and training. In addition to a market-competitive base salary, our Total Rewards package includes performance‑based incentives and a comprehensive, competitive benefits package designed to support overall physical, mental, and financial well‑being (as applicable).