RSL Memphis
About this role
Why Hershey:
At The Hershey Company, our culture is rooted in purpose and inspired by Milton Hershey’s enduring vision that business should create opportunity for others. Through our commitment to corporate philanthropy, we create positive impact by supporting communities, helping children thrive, and operating as a business for good. This includes our deep and long standing partnership with Milton Hershey School, where we invest in education, workforce readiness, and hands on engagement to help students succeed beyond the classroom. Supported by strategic grantmaking, product donations, cross brand collaboration, and strong employee volunteerism, Hershey offers a place to work where making a difference—locally and globally—is part of how we do business every day.
Job Title
Regional Sales Leader (Memphis)
Short Description
Job Location: Memphis
Summary
Direct supervision of Territory Sales Leads, Retail Sales Interns, and Associate Regional Sales Leaders who manage Territory Sales Associates. Direct activities of retail-focused sales personnel in assigned geography to effectively execute sales cycle goals relative to distribution, promotional activity, quality merchandising, and achievement of retail model time objectives. Effectively administer the Targeted Selection process as well as coaching and performance management processes to achieve business and people development objectives.
Accountabilities
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of 10-16 direct reports and 5-30 part-time employees to achieve sales and share goals. Provide direction and monitor retail activities through field work time and review of handheld technology reports. Develop wider, higher account penetration within direct and retail accounts. Ensure team is routed to drive sales and efficiency.
- Effectively implement the company’s staffing, training, and performance management models to hire, train and develop employees. Maintain an effective recruiting program including development of local Colleges and Internship program.
- Provide leadership across functional areas, ensuring solution-based communications and input with local CSE teams and home office.
- Ensure company policies and procedures are followed in all sales and leader responsibilities. Ensure budget compliance within District.
Minimum Education & Requirements
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
Experience: District Manager, Customer Sales Executive, Sales Development Manager, District Account Supervisor, Zone Manager
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 Veterans.
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Company at a glance
The Hershey Company is an industry-leading snacks company with a purpose to make more moments of goodness and a vision to lead next generation snacking. Hershey brings together more than 20,000 employees worldwide to deliver delicious, high-quality products across more than 85 brands in approximately 65 countries, generating more than $11.7 billion in annual revenues.
Hershey brings its full portfolio to market as ONE Hershey, spanning confection, salty and functional snacking categories with beloved brands like Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, KIT KAT®, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers and Ice Breakers; salty snacks including SkinnyPop, LesserEvil, Pirate's Booty and Dot's Homestyle Pretzels; and a protein portfolio including ONE Brands and Fulfil.
For more than 130 years, Hershey has operated fairly, ethically and sustainably. Founder Milton Hershey established Milton Hershey School in 1909, and that legacy of purpose endures today through the company's commitment to helping children succeed through equitable access to education.
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