Territory Coverage Associate

Mondelēz International; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness and family support programs

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid leave programs

Education related programs

Paid holidays and vacation time

Job summary

Mondelēz International is seeking a Territory Coverage Associate to convert staffing gaps into reliable, high‑quality in‑store execution. You will support Merchandisers and Order Writers, uphold brand and execution standards, and ensure stores stay aligned with company expectations.

Be prepared to travel within your market, build strong relationships with store personnel, implement displays, and document execution. A base salary range is provided with bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• 18+ years of age with a valid driver's license.
• 1–3 years in retail or consumer goods preferred.
• Ability to travel across assigned markets and lift/carry heavy objects.

Responsibilities

• Represent Mondelēz in stores with professionalism and support Merchandisers and Order Writers.
• Deliver strong customer service to store teams and reinforce brand standards.
• Execute daily coverage and document execution via photos and systems.
• Implement promotional displays and ensure visibility of brands.
• Follow schedules set by DM or RTM for territory coverage.
• Assist with seasonal transitions and new product launches.
• Build relationships with store personnel to ensure smooth execution.
• Support onboarding and capability building for new merchandisers and writers.
• Develop leadership skills for future growth.
• Maintain safety and comply with vehicle policies while driving territory.

Skills

Coverage & execution

Customer service

Digital readiness

Adaptability

Time management

Physical fitness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Are you ready to make it happen at Mondelēz International?Territory Coverage AssociateAs a Territory Coverage Associate, you convert staffing gaps into reliable, high‑quality execution. You provide hands‑on support to Merchandisers and Order Writers, maintain operational consistency, uphold brand, execution standards, and ensure stores stays aligned with company expectations. Become an ambassador of world-famous brands like Oreo, Ritz, belVita, Chips Ahoy, Triscuit among other delicious industry-leading snacks.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Represent Mondelēz: in stores with professionalism, reliability, and a commitment to execution excellence as you support Merchandisers and Order Writers across the territory.


• Serve as a trusted field partner: delivering strong customer service to store teams while reinforcing Mondelēz’s standards and expectations.


• Execute daily coverage: completing store visits using Merchandising Excellence standards, Order Writing Excellence, including capturing display photos and documenting execution through DMI & Sales force.


• Implement promotional displays: ensuring compliance with RTM‑negotiated plans and maintaining strong visibility of our brands.


• Follow assigned schedules: executing daily priorities set by your District Manager (DM) or RTM to ensure efficient and effective territory coverage.


• Assist with seasonal transitions: supporting new product launches, seasonal merchandising, and high‑visibility promotional events.


• Build and maintain relationships: partnering with store personnel—including receivers, department managers, and store leadership—to support smooth execution and collaboration.


• Support capability building : reinforcing foundational skills and assisting with the onboarding of new Merchandisers and Order Writers to strengthen field capability.


• Develop for future leadership: building the operational, communication, and problem‑solving skills that serve as a strong foundation for future advancement into management roles.


• Stay Safe and Compliant: Embrace the physical nature of the role—including lifting, bending, and moving product—while following all safety protocols, operational guidelines, and company vehicle policies to ensure safe and responsible driving across the territory.

Key Competencies Required:

• Coverage and Execution Excellence– Skilled in stepping into Merchandiser and Order Writer roles to maintain consistent shelf standards, product rotation, and display execution across the territory.


• Customer Service Mindset – Friendly, approachable, and committed to creating a positive experience for store teams and shoppers.


• Digital Readiness – Confident using mobile tools and applications to follow schedules, document execution, capture display photos, and complete coverage tasks accurately.


• Adaptability and Initiative – Flexible and proactive in responding to coverage needs, seasonal priorities, and unexpected store challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset.


• Time and Task Management – Organized and efficient in completing store visits, managing coverage assignments, and maintaining consistent execution across multiple locations.


• Physical Readiness – Energetic and capable of lifting, bending, and moving product throughout the day with pride and purpose.


• Capability Support– Confident reinforcing foundational skills and supporting the onboarding of new Merchandisers and Order Writers to strengthen field capability.

Be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license issued by the state in which the person resides.

High School Diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.

1-3 years of experience in retail or consumer goods preferred.

Live inside the geographical boundaries of the team.

Flexible Schedule availability required including weekends.

Ability to travel across assigned markets.

Ability to perform physical activities (frequent lifting, bending, and carrying up to 25 lbs., occasionally over 50 lbs., pushing, pulling, etc.).

Mondelez International also offers a company vehicle, which includes a gas card and vehicle maintenance program.

Salary and Benefits:

The base salary range for this position is $40,600 to $55,825; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education and location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.

• health insurance


• wellness and family support programs


• life and disability insurance


• retirement savings plans


• paid leave programs


• education related programs


• paid holidays and vacation time

Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements.

Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, weproduce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country.

Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities.

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Job Type

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