Merchandiser

Newsquest Media Group; England; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional media company seeks a Merchandiser in Norwich to ensure effective displays of their newspapers and magazines. You will handle key retail visits and communicate with the editorial team. Ideal candidates should be self-motivated face-to-face communicators holding a full driving license. The role offers a salary of £24,000 annually with various benefits including a car allowance and health support.

Benefits

Salary up to £24,000 plus car allowance

Contributory Pension

25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

Discounted Gym membership

Structured career progression

Qualifications

• Strong face-to-face communicator with self-motivation.
• Ability to make 20 to 25 retailer visits in a day.
• Full driving license and access to a vehicle for business purposes.

Responsibilities

• Make frequent visits to retailers as per your call cycle.
• Ensure newspapers and magazines are displayed effectively.
• Identify potential new retail outlets.

Skills

Face-to-face communication

Self-motivated

Flexibility

Job description

Application Deadline: 9 August 2025

Department: Events and Marketing

Location: Norwich

Compensation: £24,000 / year

Description

As a Merchandiser, you'll visit existing key newsagents on a rota basis, ensuring the Eastern Daily Press and Dereham & Fakenham Times are displayed effectively, and that promotional material is current, up-to-date, and projects the image that a modern regional newspaper would expect.

Key Responsibilities

• Make frequent visits to retailers as per your call cycle.
• Ensure our newspapers and magazines are displayed effectively and that all point-of-sale materials are current and promote the titles.
• Report back any opportunities to supply extra copies so that we have full availability every week without over-supplying.
• As and when possible, identify potential new retail outlets and discuss with your Manager.
• Communicate, when necessary, with the editorial team, reporting back any opportunities.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• You will be a strong face-to-face communicator and be self-motivated, as this role is primarily solo-based with the support of a remote team.
• Every day is different, and so you'll be flexible whilst also being determined to get the job done and achieve targets.
• Ideally, living in West Norfolk (not a necessity), you will have the ability to make 20 to 25 retailer visits in any given day.
• Please note, you must hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle insured for business purposes.
  
  

Job Benefits

• Salary up to £24,000 plus car allowance.
• Contributory Pension
• Perks & Discounts via Newsquest Rewards
• 25 days paid holiday, statutory bank holidays and your birthday off!
• Structured career progression, ongoing training, and personal performance reviews
• Discount Vouchers
• Discounted Gym membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Mental Health Support via Lifeworks
• Eye test vouchers plus £50 towards new glasses
• Annual volunteer charity day