Senior Inside Sales Rep Strategic Retail

Company: The Hershey Company
Location: Hershey
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

COVID-19 Vaccine Safety MandateThis position requires that you must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (even if working remotely) and present proof of vaccination before beginning employment. If you receive an offer of employment, you will be asked as part of the background check process to upload a copy of your vaccination card. If you believe you require an accommodation for medical or religious reasons related to the vaccine safety mandate, you may submit a request after you receive an offer of employment. Instructions on how to do so will be provided in your offer letter. Location: Hershey, PA Sales employees must meet the time in role (TIR) requirements listed below before applying for this position. TIR is calculated from the effective date the employee moved into their current position. Employees are not eligible to apply until they have officially passed the TIR threshold for their role. The time in role requirements are as follows: 1A & 1B: 24 months. Summary: Responsible for selling Hershey portfolio, focusing on CORE and innovation items, promotional events and company focused initiatives to the Convenience, Food, and Foodservice classes of trade through the distributor network. Sells targeted promotions, CORE, and innovation via outbound phone calls to Convenience, Food, and Foodservice class of trade retailers using effective sales techniques while maintaining call volumes, talk time and sales quotas. Product, promotional and marketing information is communicated to authorized retailers in order to generate sales. Sells and maintains compliance for annual loyalty contracts. Gathers information in order to assist in planning future promotions and in generating sales reports. Incorporates ongoing feedback to enhance product and promotional knowledge. Works as a team to contribute to the department and business objectives by meeting sales and distribution goals Participate in campaign management. Maintains accurate information for each customer in the database. Communicates applicable field follow-ups to leadership team. Participates in training of newly hired employees and provides on-going peer sales coaching. Requirements: Experience: Exceptional Proven Selling Skills Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Keen Attention to Detail Initiative Tenacity Time management Interpersonal skills Enthusiasm/positive attitude. Education: Bachelor's Degree - Preferably in a related field. 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 VeteransIf you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the HR Service Center (askhr@hersheys.com). PDN-993554c0-afc8-4b33-93f2-555a89d12095

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