Hershey's Territory Sales Lead (Madison WI)
$54,000–$54,000 year
On-siteMadison, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Drive incremental sales and execute promotional plans with key decision makers across high-volume food chain grocers and mass merchandisers in the Madison, WI territory. Build consultative relationships to negotiate merchandising support, conduct store walk-throughs, and tailor strategies to increase display quality and order volumes. Analyze market data to optimize routes and solve problems using consumer trends, while completing daily and weekly reports on expenses, competitive activity, and account changes. Maintain 100% distribution of authorized Hershey items and manage secondary displays. Requires a valid driver's license, ability to lift 10-60 lbs, and occasional weekend or overnight work during peak seasons. Starting base salary is $54,000 with additional incentives, health care, and retirement benefits.
Required Qualifications
- GED or HS Diploma
- 2-year Associate/Community College degree
- 3 years of previous sales experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Valid US state issued driver's license
- Reside or be willing to commute within territory boundaries
- Ability to drive to make multiple sales calls on a daily basis
- Ability to lift 10-60 lbs. on a regular basis
- Ability to bend, kneel, stoop down and demonstrate manual dexterity on a frequent basis
- Ability to occasionally climb ladders
- Ability to occasionally use equipment such as crushing balers, handheld electric trucks
- Ability to use tablet and other wireless technology
- Intermediate level of computer skills with the Microsoft Office products
- Daily access to wireless internet
- Flexibility and adaptability to changes in territory coverage
- Occasional weekend work
- Occasional overnight stays
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree strongly preferred
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