Associate Manager, Strategy

The Hershey Company — Associate Manager, Strategy

Location

Remote

What will you do?

• Conduct high-impact analyses across internal and external data sources to identify business opportunities and risks.
• Generate insights and strategic implications that support enterprise decision-making.
• Apply structured problem-solving to identify key business drivers and priorities.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and business leaders to inform strategic recommendations.
• Communicate findings through concise, compelling storytelling and executive-ready presentations.
• Support strategic projects that advance Hershey’s growth agenda.

Minimum Education & Requirements

Experience

• 4+ years of relevant experience in strategy, management consulting, or commercial analytics. Preference for consumer goods and/or retail experience
• Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience synthesizing quantitative and qualitative data into actionable insights.
• Knowledge of market research methodologies and syndicated data sources such as Nielsen or Circana/IRI.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to influence stakeholders through data-driven recommendations and clear communication.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• MBA or equivalent marketplace experience preferred.

• Benefits & Perks

• At Hershey, we offer competitive pay and a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security, and life outside of work.

• Health & Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness programs that support your physical and mental health

• Financial Security: Competitive pay, annual incentive opportunities, and a 401(k) with company match

• Time Off & Flexibility: Paid time off, company holidays, and flexible ways of working where applicable

• Growth & Development: Career development programs, learning opportunities, and internal mobility

• Benefits may vary based on role, location, and eligibility.

• LI-BS1

• The anticipated base salary range for this role is $93120 to $116400 per year. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of job-related factors, including, but not limited to, 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, competitive benefits package designed to support overall physical, mental, and financial well-being (as applicable). Learn more about Hershey’s benefits and all the resources Hershey provides to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being by visiting the Hershey Digital Employee Experience at www.askHRbenefits.hersheys.com

• 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.