Field Support Merchandiser

MCCORMICK UK LIMITED; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Tax-free expense allowance £520pa

Hotel stays covered

Job summary

McCormick is seeking a full-time Field Support Merchandiser to cover Cardiff and South Wales. Working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with some travel and occasional hotel stays provided.

The role involves building store relationships with major supermarkets, merchandising Schwartz stock, managing inventory, and supporting other McCormick brands. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and hold a UK driving license.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK and a UK bank account.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Previous merchandising/retail experience is an asset.
• 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday; some overnight stays may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage store contact relationships within major supermarkets (Tesco, ASDA, Morrisons).
• Use data to drive opportunities in stores and ensure product availability.
• Collect and deliver Schwartz stock to stores to maintain 100% shelf availability.
• Maintain store records including inventory and support other brands when required.

Skills

Driving licence

Time management

Customer relations

Independent worker

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

Candidates must:

• 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

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law