Territory Sales Associate - Part-time, 22h/week - Edmonton

The Hershey Company; Alberta; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading confectionery company is looking for a dynamic Territory Sales Associate in Edmonton, Alberta. This part-time position involves selling and ensuring top-notch merchandising of authorized products. Candidates should have relevant sales experience, excellent communication skills, and a proactive attitude. Enjoy competitive compensation and the opportunity to work with some of the finest confectionery products.

Benefits

Exposure to confectionery products

Health and Wellness Reimbursement program

Corporate social responsibility programs

Reward and recognition programs

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of sales experience in consumer packaged goods preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs.
• Valid Driver’s license and good standing driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Sell and maintain distribution of authorized Hershey items in assigned territory.
• Achieve merchandising objectives through effective use of displays.
• Report weekly activities and expenses for administrative functions.

Skills

Sales experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Education

Post Secondary Education

Tools

MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

iPad Technology

Job description

Territory Covered: Edmonton, Alberta
Remote Work Hours: 22 hours per week

• Monday to Thursday
• 5.5 hours per day, starting at 9:00 AM

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.

Position Summary

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 Edmonton, Alberta. 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 – 22 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, 5.5 hours per day, starting at 9:00 AM. Access to a personal vehicle is required, and mileage rates will be reimbursed.

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