Field Support Merchandiser - West Midlands

McCormick & Company; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food company is seeking a Field Support Merchandiser in the West Midlands. This role involves developing relationships with major supermarkets, ensuring product availability, and working independently. Candidates need a full UK driving licence and the ability to manage relationships in stores. Competitive salary and benefits, including a company van and ongoing professional development. This position allows for flexible start times and occasional weeks away from home.

Benefits

Company van (personal use allowed)

Fuel card

Tax-free expense allowance

28 days holiday per annum

Company pension

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a full UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK.
• Must be prepared to stay away from home when required.
• Enjoy being out on the road and working independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage store contact relationships within major supermarkets.
• Use technology to maintain product availability in store.
• Collect and deliver stock to stores to ensure 100% availability.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Fluent in English

Ability to work unsupervised

Confidence using technology

Previous merchandising experience

Job description

Field Support Merchandiser – West Midlands

Salary: £25,936.20 per annum plus company van (personal use allowed), fuel card with claimable rate, up to £800 per annum potential execution bonus paid quarterly. Tax‑free expense allowance £520 per annum. Type of contract: Permanent.

Working 40 hrs per week Monday – Saturday (Wednesday off). The role offers flexibility with start time. Sunday work only scheduled at Christmas (double time paid). Weeks away from home required on designated away days (Monday – Friday).

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 with store plans.
• Maintain 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.
• Ability to work unsupervised and manage own time to meet deadlines.
• Prepared to stay away from home when required (accommodation and meal expenses covered).
• 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 customers’ needs at the centre of everything.
• Confidence using technology.
• Enjoy the physical elements of this role.
• Previous merchandising, retail or hospitality experience seen as an asset.

What We Offer

• Base salary: £25,936.20 per annum.
• Fully expended van (personal use allowed).
• Fuel card with claimable rate in line with pump costs.
• Tax‑free expense allowance £520 per annum.
• Permanent contract.
• Company pension.
• 28 days holiday per annum.
• 4 flexible Saturdays per annum.
• Ongoing professional development.
• SimplyHealth Cash Plan (GP access, health expense claims, etc.).

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