Field Support Merchandiser - Dundee

McCormick UK Limited; Dundee; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Expense allowance

Pension

28 days holiday

Professional development

Cash Plan

Job summary

Schwartz is seeking a full-time Field Support Merchandiser to cover Dundee, Perth, St. Andrews and Dunfermline. The role involves 40 hours per week, with some overnight stays and occasional Christmas duties; a company van and fuel card are provided, plus a £520 annual tax-free allowance.

Base salary is £27,840 with a permanent contract and benefits including a pension, 28 days holiday, and a health plan. You will work across major supermarkets, ensuring product availability and great in-store

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license and right to work in the UK.
• Fluent English language skills.
• Ability to manage time and work unsupervised.
• Willingness to stay away from home when required (accommodation covered).
• Positive, can-do attitude in store relationships.
• Comfort with using technology and field sales tools.
• Experience in merchandising, retail, or hospitality is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage store contact relationships with major supermarkets.
• Use technology to maintain product availability and accurate execution in store.
• Collect and deliver stock to stores to ensure 100% shelf availability.
• Maintain store records including inventories.
• Support other brands within the McCormick family when required.

Skills

Full UK driving license

Fluent English

Time management

Work unsupervised

Willing to stay away from home

Independent working

Job description

Field Support Merchandiser - Dundee

Salary: £27,840 + Company Van - vehicle 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

Type of contract: Permanent

Schwartz is currently looking for a full-time Field Support Merchandiser to cover Dundee, Perth, St. Andrews and Dunfermline.

Working 40-hrs each week - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (Saturday and Sunday rest days) this role allows for some flexibility, especially with start time. No Sunday work scheduled, only required at Christmas and double time is then paid. Some staying away from home is a requirement of this role.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and manage store contact relationships within the major supermarkets such as Tesco, ASDA and Morrisons.
• Use technology to maintain availability and record great execution in store.
• Collect and deliver stock to stores each day to ensure 100% availability of product on shelf and compliance to store plans.
• Take full responsibility for maintaining store records including inventory.
• Support when required other brands in the McCormick family.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Full UK driving license (essential), the right to work in the UK and a have a UK bank account.
• Fluent in English.
• Be able to work unsupervised and manage their own time to meet the required deadline.
• Be prepared to stay away from home when required (accommodation and meal expenses covered).
• Have a positive "can-do approach" managing relationships and expectations in stores.
• Enjoy being out on the road and working independently.
• 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.
• Previous merchandising, retail or hospitality (e.g. bar staff, waiting staff) experience is seen as an asset.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Base salary: £27,840 per annum.
• Fully expensed van (the vehicle can be used for personal use).
• Fuel card with claimable rate in line with pump costs.
• Tax-free expense allowance: £520 per annum in addition to base salary.
• Permanent contract.
• Company pension.
• 28 days holiday per annum.
• Ongoing professional development.
• SimplyHealth Cash Plan - This benefit gives you access to a 24/7/365 GP and allows you to claim back on everyday health expenses including: £250 on tests and scans; £150 on seeing a chiropractor, osteopath, physiotherapist, or acupuncturist; £60 on everyday dental treatment e.g. hygienist, fillings; £60 on eye tests, glasses, and lenses; £15 on prescriptions