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Territory Coverage Associate

Mondelez International · Quincy, IL

Posted Aug 27, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to jump into a task you weren't fully trained on and get it done right.

comfort with ambiguity and ability to perform coverage work without a long ramp-up period

Tell me about a time you had a heavy or physically demanding workload and had to keep pace all day.

honest self-assessment of physical stamina for lifting, bending, and carrying product

Describe a time you had to build trust quickly with someone you didn't know well, like a new coworker or a store employee.

relationship-building skills needed with store receivers, managers, and staff across a rotating territory

Tell me about a time your schedule changed at the last minute and you had to adjust without much notice.

flexibility and reliability given the fill-in and weekend-availability nature of the job

Tell me about a time you gave good customer service to someone who wasn't happy at first.

customer service mindset toward store teams even under friction

Technical

What does 'shelf standards' mean to you, and how would you check that a shelf is up to Mondelez's expectations?

basic knowledge of merchandising execution like facing, rotation, and planogram compliance

Have you used a mobile app or handheld device to log work, take photos, or track tasks in a past job? Tell me about that.

digital readiness and comfort with tools like DMI or Salesforce used for documenting store visits

How comfortable are you driving a company vehicle to different stores every day, and have you ever had to manage your own driving schedule for work?

reliability around driving requirements and vehicle policy compliance

Situational

Walk me through what a typical day would look like for you covering multiple stores when you're filling in for a merchandiser who called out.

whether the candidate understands the fill-in nature of the role and can organize a multi-stop day

How would you handle it if you showed up to a store and the display plan the sales rep negotiated didn't match what the store manager expected?

conflict resolution skills and ability to protect the brand relationship while staying compliant with RTM plans

If your district manager gave you a list of five stores to hit in one day but one store had a much bigger issue than expected, how would you decide what to prioritize?

time management and judgment under competing demands

What would you do if you noticed a new order writer or merchandiser was consistently doing something wrong in a store?

willingness and tact in supporting onboarding and reinforcing standards without overstepping

What would success look like to you three months into this role?

whether the candidate sees this as a stepping stone toward leadership and understands the growth path mentioned in the posting

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The full job description

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Job Description Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Are you ready to make it happen at Mondelēz International?     Territory Coverage Associate   As a Territory Coverage Associate, you convert staffing gaps into reliable, high-quality execution. You provide hands on support to Merchandisers and Order Writers, maintain operational consistency, uphold brand, execution standards, and ensure stores stays aligned with company expectations .   Become an ambassador of world-famous brands like   Oreo, Ritz,   b elVita , Chips Ahoy, Triscuit   among other delicious industry-leading snacks.    Primary responsibilities include: • Represent Mondelēz:  in stores with professionalism, reliability, and a commitment to execution excellence as you support Merchandisers and Order Writers across the territory.​ • Serve as a trusted field partner:  delivering strong customer service to store teams while reinforcing Mondelēz’s standards and expectations.​ • Execute daily coverage:  completing store visits using Merchandising Excellence standards, Order Writing Excellence, including capturing display photos and documenting execution through DMI & Sales force.​ • Implement promotional displays:  ensuring compliance with RTM‑negotiated plans and maintaining strong visibility of our brands.​ • Follow assigned schedules:  executing daily priorities set by your District Manager (DM) or RTM to ensure efficient and effective territory coverage.​ • Assist with seasonal transitions:  supporting new product launches, seasonal merchandising, and high‑visibility promotional events.​ • Build and maintain relationships:  partnering with store personnel—including receivers, department managers, and store leadership—to support smooth execution and collaboration.​ • Support capability building : reinforcing foundational skills and assisting with the onboarding of new Merchandisers and Order Writers to strengthen field capability.​ • Develop for future leadership:  building the operational, communication, and problem‑solving skills that serve as a strong foundation for future advancement into management roles.​ • Stay Safe and Compliant:  Embrace the physical nature of the role—including lifting, bending, and moving product—while following all safety protocols, operational guidelines, and company vehicle policies to ensure safe and responsible driving across the territory. Key Competencies Required: • Coverage and Execution Excellence– Skilled in stepping into Merchandiser and Order Writer roles to maintain consistent shelf standards, product rotation, and display execution across the territory. • Customer Service Mindset – Friendly, approachable, and committed to creating a positive experience for store teams and shoppers. • Digital Readiness – Confident using mobile tools and applications to follow schedules, document execution, capture display photos, and complete coverage tasks accurately. • Adaptability and Initiative – Flexible and proactive in responding to coverage needs, seasonal priorities, and unexpected store challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset. • Time and Task Management – Organized and efficient in completing store visits, managing coverage assignments, and maintaining consistent execution across multiple locations. • Physical Readiness – Energetic and capable of lifting, bending, and moving product throughout the day with pride and purpose. • Capability Support– Confident reinforcing foundational skills and supporting the onboarding of new Merchandisers and Order Writers to strengthen field capability. • Be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license issued by the state in which the person resides. • High School Diploma or GED required; college degree preferred. • 1-3 years of experience in retail or consumer goods preferred. • Live inside the geographical boundaries of the team. • Flexible Schedule availability required including weekends. • Ability to travel across assigned markets. • Ability to perform physical activities (frequent lifting, bending, and carrying up to 25 lbs., occasionally over 50 lbs., pushing, pulling, etc.). • Mondelez International also offers a company vehicle, which includes a gas card and vehicle maintenance program. Salary and Benefits: The base salary range for this position is $40,600 to $55,825; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education and location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results. In addition, Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company. No Relocation support available Business Unit Summary The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we produce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including Oreo and  Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country.   Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance. For more information about your Federal rights, please see  eeopost.pdf ; EEO is the Law Poster Supplement ; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision ; Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Job Type Regular Field Sales Sales

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