FIELD SUPPORT MERCHANDISER - WEST MIDLANDS

McCormick & Company; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food manufacturer is seeking a full-time Field Support Merchandiser to manage relationships in major supermarkets across West Midlands and South Wales. The role involves developing store relationships, ensuring product availability, and participating in teamwork. The ideal candidate will have a full UK driving license, be fluent in English, and have a positive attitude. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including a company van for personal use.

Benefits

Company van for personal use

Fuel card

Tax-free expense allowance

Company pension

28 days holiday per annum

Professional development

SimplyHealth Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license (essential).
• Fluent in English.
• Ability to work unsupervised and manage time effectively.
• Prepared to stay away from home when required.
• Positive 'can-do' attitude.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage store relationships with major supermarkets.
• Maintain product availability and compliance.
• Collect and deliver stock to stores.
• Maintain store inventory records.
• Support other McCormick brands when required.

Skills

Full UK driving license

Fluent in English

Ability to manage time independently

Positive attitude

Technology proficiency

Physical stamina

Previous retail or hospitality experience

Job description

Field Support Merchandiser - West Midlands

Salary: £25,936.20 + Company Van vehicle which is available for personal use, fuel card provided with claimable rate in line with pump costs + up to £800 per annum potential execution bonus paid quarterly.

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 West Midlands and South Wales with the possible requirement to travel more widely and work away from home.

Working 40-hrs each week Monday – Saturday (with Wednesday off) 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 however when working away days will be Monday to Friday.

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: £25,936.20 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.
• 4 x flexible Saturdays 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

At McCormick, we bring our passion for flavor to work each day. We encourage growth, respect everyone's contributions and do what's right for our business, our people, our communities and our planet. Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better.

Founded in Baltimore, MD in 1889 in a room and a cellar by 25-year-old Willoughby McCormick with three employees, McCormick is a global leader in flavour. With 14 000 employees around the world and more than $6 Billion in annual sales., the Company manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufacturers, food service businesses and consumers.

While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 65 locations in 29 countries in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognized brands Schwartz, Red Hot, Cholula, Frank’s.

At McCormick, we have over a 100-year legacy based on our “Power of People” principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values.

McCormick is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.