Hershey's Sales Job | Addison, TX 

 

The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) is a leading snack food company and the largest North American manufacturer of quality chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery products. With revenues of over $4 billion and more than 13,000 employees worldwide, The Hershey Company markets such well-known brands as Hershey's, Reese's, Hershey's Kisses, Kit Kat, Almond Joy, Mounds, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers, Ice Breakers, and Mauna Loa, as well as innovative new products such as Take 5 candy bar and Hershey's Cookies. In addition to its traditional confectionery products, Hershey offers a range of products specifically developed to address the nutritional interests of today's health-conscious consumer. These products include sugar-free Hershey's, Reese's and York candies, and PayDay Pro energy bar.

 

A lot more goes into the making of Hershey's success than just great ingredients. Behind our global reputation lies a history of innovation, a constant commitment to quality and leadership, and leading edge processes. Plus something even more special...the expertise and collaboration of our people.

 

Our reps ensure the retail execution of headquarter sales and merchandising plans within assigned territory of high volume chain grocers and mass merchandiser customers. Retail execution activities include selling, ensuring 100% distribution on all "authorized" Hershey Items, merchandising (to include building displays, packing out product, replenishing permanent secondary displays), and maintaining salability of all Hershey items.

 

The qualified, successful candidate will possess the following:

  • Ability to drive long distances to make multiple sales calls on a daily basis with overnight stays as required by the territory and occasional weekend work

  • Requires the ability to lift 10-40 lbs. on a repetitive basis

  • Excellent communication skills, planning and organizational skills

  • Flexibility to relocate nationally in the future to pursue Hershey career opportunities

  • Bachelors degree

  • Valid driver's license without restrictions

  • Must reside within sales territory