Hershey's Part-Time Territory Sales Associate; Sumter, SC)

Hershey's Part-Time Territory Sales Associate (Sumter, SC)

Posted Date:
Sep 16, 2026

Requisition Number: 130031

At The Hershey Company, our culture is rooted in purpose and inspired by Milton Hershey's enduring vision that business should create opportunity for others. Through our commitment to corporate philanthropy, we create positive impact by supporting communities, helping children thrive, and operating as a business for good. This includes our deep and long standing partnership with Milton Hershey School, where we invest in education, workforce readiness, and hands on engagement to help students succeed beyond the classroom.

Supported by strategic grantmaking, product donations, cross brand collaboration, and strong employee volunteerism, Hershey offers a place to work where making a difference-locally and globally is part of how we do business every day.

• 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.

• Must have a valid US state issued driver's license
• Must have a personal vehicle in sound operating condition
• Must maintain personal auto insurance indicating minimum coverage of $300,000 per person / $300,000 per accident / $100,000 property damage. The position also requires that you name The Hershey Company as an additional insured, or interested party, on your policy PRIOR to the date of hire.
• Must reside within the territory boundaries as listed in the job description
• Must be able to drive long distances to make multiple sales calls on a daily basis
• Must be able to lift 10-40 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
• Availability to work 20-25 hours per week. Regular work hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00am - 2:00pm
• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience:
  
  3-4 years food merchandising is preferred but not required

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans.