Part-time Retail Sales Merchandiser (Sioux City, IA)

RSM will sell and ensure best in class merchandising to include building displays, packing out product, and replenishing permanent secondary displays and maintain salability of all authorized Hershey items.
The Retail Sales Merchandiser is a continuous part time position working 20-25 hours per week.

 

• 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 Retail Handheld units, synchronizing upon completion of each day.

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities:

• Valid driver's license with no sanctions.
• Personal vehicle in sound operating condition
• Proof of Insurance indicating minimum coverage of $300,000 per person / $300,000 per accident / $100,000 property damage
• Ability to perform essential physical functions of the position daily (lifting between 10 and 40 lbs.)
• Ability to use handheld computer unit
• Availability to work 20-25 hours per week. Regular work hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• Must reside within the territory boundaries
• Access to land phone line or wireless internet connection to synchronize handheld computer unit on a daily basis.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 3-4yrs food merchandising preferred but not required 

 

Attributes needed to perform in this position
• Communication
• Planning and Organizing
• Persuasiveness/Sales Ability
• Customer Service Orientation
• Practical Learning
• Valuing Diversity
• Motivational Fit
• Integrity
• Personal Leadership
• Teamwork
• Flexibility and adaptability to changes in territory coverage

 

 

No phone calls accepted.

If interested, please apply online at http://track.tmpservice.com/ApplyClick.aspx?id=833376-1789-2572

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) is the largest producer of quality chocolate in North America and a global leader in chocolate and sugar confectionery. Headquartered in Hershey, Pa., The Hershey Company has operations throughout the world and more than 13,000 employees. With revenues of nearly $5 billion, Hershey offers such iconic brands as Hershey's, Reese's, Hershey's Kisses, Kit Kat, Twizzlers and Ice Breakers as well as the smooth, creamy indulgence of Hershey's Bliss. Hershey is a leader in the fast-growing dark and premium chocolate segment, with such brands as Hershey's Special Dark and Hershey's Extra Dark. In addition, Artisan Confections Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Hershey Company, markets such premium chocolate offerings as Scharffen Berger, Joseph Schmidt and Dagoba as well as Starbucks Chocolate. For more than 100 years, The Hershey Company has been a leader in making a positive difference in the communities where we live, work and do business. The Milton Hershey School, established by the company's founder in 1909, provides a nurturing environment, quality education, housing, and medical care at no cost to children in social and financial need. The School is administered by the Hershey Trust Company, Hershey's largest shareholder, making the students of Milton Hershey School direct beneficiaries of Hershey's success. To learn more about the Milton Hershey School visit their website at www.mhs-pa.org.