Field Support Merchandiser - West Midlands

McCormick UK Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent food company is seeking a full-time Field Support Merchandiser for the West Midlands and South Wales. This role involves developing relationships with major supermarkets, ensuring product availability, and requires work away from home. The position offers a base salary of £25,936.20, a company van for personal use, a fuel card, and a tax-free expense allowance. Applicants must hold a full UK driving license and be fluent in English. Join us to enhance customer satisfaction and engage in ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Fully expensed van for personal use

Tax-free expense allowance of £520

28 days holiday per annum

Ongoing professional development

SimplyHealth Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Must be able to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Prepared to stay away from home when required with expenses covered.
• Previous experience in merchandising, retail, or hospitality is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with major supermarket chains.
• Use technology to ensure product availability and execution.
• Collect and deliver stock to maintain shelf product availability.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Fluent in English

Ability to work unsupervised

Positive relationship management

Confidence with using technology

Job description

Field Support Merchandiser - West Midlands

Salary: £25,936.20 per annum + company van vehicle for personal use, fuel card with claimable rate, up to £800 per annum potential execution bonus paid quarterly.

Tax‑free expense allowance: £520 per annum 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 possible requirement to travel more widely and work away from home.

Working 40‑hrs each week Monday to Saturday (with Wednesday off). No Sunday work scheduled except Christmas. Flexible start times.

Some away‑from‑home work required; away days Monday to Friday.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and manage store contact relationships within 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 other brands in the McCormick family when required.

Candidate Profile

• Full UK driving licence (essential), right to work in the UK and a UK bank account.
• Fluent in English.
• Be able to work unsupervised and manage own time to meet deadlines.
• 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.
• 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 experience is seen as an asset.

What We Offer

• Base salary: £25,936.20 per annum.
• Fully expensed van (personal use allowed).
• 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 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 (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.

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