Field Support Merchandiser

McCormick & Company; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Expense allowance

Hotel stays covered

Overtime on holidays

Job summary

McCormick is seeking a full-time Field Support Merchandiser to cover the Cardiff/South Wales area. The role involves visiting major supermarkets, managing relationships, and ensuring 100% product availability on shelf.

The position offers a 40-hour workweek with some travel away from home; hotel stays are arranged by the company and weekend/Bank Holiday considerations apply. Training and support will be provided to excel in a dynamic sales environment.

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK and a UK driving licence.
• Experience in merchandising/retail is advantageous.
• Willing to stay away from home; accommodation and meals covered.
• Able to manage own time and meet deadlines.
• Strong customer focus and ability to use technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage store contact relationships with major supermarkets.
• Use data to drive in-store opportunities and display compliance.
• Collect and deliver Schwartz stock to stores following a daily journey plan.
• Maintain store records, including inventory.
• Support other McCormick brands as needed.

Skills

Driving

Customer relations

Merchandising

Job description

Field Support Merchandiser – Cardiff & Surrounding Areas

Salary: £27,840 + Company Van which can be used for personal use, Fuel card provided with claimable rate in line with pump costs. Tax-free expense allowance: £520pa in addition to salary. Permanent Contract. 40 hours per week / average 40 hours over 13 week period.

McCormick is currently looking for a full-time Field Support Merchandiser to cover the Cardiff/South Wales area. Working 40 hours each week Monday – Friday. This role allows for some flexibility especially with start time. No Sunday work scheduled, only required at Christmas where double time is paid. Bank Holiday working required at time and a half rate.

Staying away from home from time to time is a requirement of this role. Hotel stays are covered by the business.

• Develop and manage store contact relationships within the major supermarkets such as Tesco, ASDA and Morrisons.
• Use technologies and data to drive opportunities in stores, including additional secondary display. The relationship between merchandiser and store is critical within this operation.
• Collect and deliver our Schwartz branded stock to stores to a journey plan each day to ensure 100% availability of product on shelf and compliance to store plans.
• Taking full responsibility for maintaining store records including inventory.
• Support when required other brands in the McCormick family.

McCormick has a unique route to market within the Grocery sector that requires individuals to:

• Have a positive “can-do approach” managing relationships and expectations in stores
• Enjoy being out on the road and working independently.
• Be prepared to stay away from home when required, accommodation and meal expenses covered.
• Work as part of a wider team sharing ideas and good practice to drive business success.
• Put the customers’ needs at the centre of everything they do.
• Be confident with using technology
• Enjoy the physical elements of this role.

Since 1889 the Schwartz brand has been based on selling high quality, pure spices. It is a philosophy that has made Schwartz a fixture in every kitchen, if you want to be part of this successful team of over 150 sales professionals

* Have the right to work in the UK and a UK bank account, as well as a full UK driving license

* Be able to manage their own time to meet the required deadline

* Previous merchandising and retail experience is seen as an asset