Territory Sales Associate - Edmonton (Temporary)

Job summary

The Territory Sales Associate is responsible for selling and merchandising Hershey products by building displays and maintaining product salability. They must utilize consultative selling and negotiation techniques to influence store priorities and drive sales growth.

Job details

TERRITORY SALES ASSOCIATE - EDMONTON (TEMPORARY) 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).

What you’ll do

The Territory Sales Associate is responsible for selling and merchandising Hershey products by building displays and maintaining product salability. They must utilize consultative selling and negotiation techniques to influence store priorities and drive sales growth.

Requirements

Candidates should have 1-3 years of relevant sales experience and strong analytical and time management skills. The role requires the ability to lift up to 30 lbs and possession of a valid driver's license and insurance.

Benefits

• Performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Sales · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Consultative Selling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Sales
• Merchandising
• Consultative selling
• Negotiation
• Problem solving
• Analytical skills
• Organizational skills
• Time management
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Microsoft Office
• IPad technology
• Sales Territory Management
• Sales Strategy
• Influencing Skills
• Influencing Without Authority
• Lifting Ability
• Effective Communication
• Valid Driver's License
• Consultative Selling
• Selling Techniques
• Innovation
• Interpersonal Communications
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Sales
• Retail
• Food & Beverage
• Territory Sales Associate
• Retail Sales Associate (General)
• Shop Sales Assistants
• Retail Salespersons

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