Overview Bachelor’s degree required.
Job Title: Customer Sales Executive – Convenience
Job Location: Mississauga, Ontario

Hershey Canada Company Information
Hershey Canada Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Hershey Company (New York Stock Exchange: HSY) that manufactures, distributes and sells confectionery, snack, refreshment and grocery products in Canada. The Hershey Company is one of Canada’s leading chocolate and confectionary companies with a strong portfolio of brands that delight consumers every day.

Major Canada brands include OH HENRY!, HERSHEY’S KISSES, BROOKSIDE, POT OF GOLD, JOLLY RANCHER, REESE’S, TWIZZLERS, HERSHEY’S, SKOR, CHIPITS, SKINNYPOP, LILY’S and ONE.

At Hershey Canada, we are committed to making a difference in the communities where we live, work and do business. This commitment dates from the earliest years of our company and is a vital part both of our heritage and of who we are today.

Our mission is to create a world class environment that attracts, develops, and retains world class people. We will build organizational capabilities and passion that compete in the present and build for the future to enable and encourage balanced and healthy lives. Hershey Canada is proud of our recognitions including Forbes Canada’s Best Employers 2021 List, Forbes 2021 World’s Top Female Friendly Companies, Greater Toronto Top Employer’s 2023, Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2023, and Great Places to Work Canada 2023-2024.

Role Fit
As a key contributor to the Hershey Canada sales team, the CSE Convenience will be responsible for profitably growing Hershey Canada’s business to achieve the assigned objective/plan, including gross sales, net sales, profit contribution as well as share. Responsibilities include planning, developing, implementing, monitoring, and communicating the customers’ business plan.



A significant part of the CSE Convenience role is managing and mentoring three direct reports with a focus on development and learning while delivering on KPI’s.

What will you do?

Coach and develop three direct reports to ensure the delivery of business objectives

Manage key retail and wholesale customers with a focus on profitable growth and market share expansion

Develop annual Business Plans focused on listing new products, achieving permanent distribution and developing & executing a comprehensive promotional calendar

Analyze data and translate into an impactful selling story in support of customer & Hershey ambitions

Forecast sales and set targets and develop 1-3 year growth plans

Work cross functionally to develop and deliver high impact sales presentations

Manage customer promotional and merchandising strategy

Coordinate with marketing teams and cross functional partners to ensure new business opportunities are aligned with Hershey brand strategies

Qualifications
Experience:

5+ years’ progressive sales experience in a Consumer Packaged Goods or related capacity

People management experience an asset

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint essential)

Competent in AC Nielsen with ability to analyze and interpret data

Abilities:

Effectively forecast supply requirement in a dynamic environment

Translate data and strategy into a selling story

Sound knowledge of the Canadian retail landscape





Sales presentation skills; Written and verbal communication skills

Customer relationship management skills & experience

Entrepreneurial spirit; Forward thinking and ability to challenge the status quo

Persuasive negotiation skills

Teamwork/Collaboration. Ability to develop strong cross-functional working relationships

Strategic leadership

Experience in a fast-paced business environment and ability to work independently

Leadership Competencies
Business Acumen: Understands how a CPG business works including how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace. Maintains a working knowledge of competitors as well as current and future trends, policies, practices and information affecting his/her business and organization.

Drive For Results: Pushes self and others to exceed business goals and achieve breakthrough results. Demonstrates persistence in overachieving results and encourages others to do the same.

Interpersonal Relations and Teamwork: Establishes and maintains constructive and effective business relationships built upon trust. Works to find common ground and mutually beneficial solutions to conflicts. Viewed by others as a team player.

Benefits

Exposure to leading chocolate and sugar confectionery brands

Hybrid home/office working setting offering flexibility

Flexible dress policy – jeans allowed

LEED certified and open concept environment

Corporate social responsibility programs

Reward and recognition programs

Salary: The anticipated base salary range for this role is $106,000 to $132,500 annually. The actual base salary offered will depend on experience, skill set, education, and training. In addition to a market-competitive base salary, our Total Rewards package includes performance-based incentives and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support overall well-being.

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📌 Customer Sales Executive - Convenience (Ontario)
🏢 The Hershey
📍 Ontario