Merchandiser

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Musselburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading greeting card publisher in Musselburgh is seeking a Part Time Merchandiser. The role involves visiting local retailers to maintain greeting card displays, with responsibilities including tidying displays and unpacking deliveries. Candidates should have a reliable work ethic and be flexible with working times. No prior experience is necessary, as full training is provided. A full driving license is desirable. Join a diverse team that values inclusivity and creativity.

Benefits

Holiday Entitlement

Merchandiser Recognition Programme

Employee Benefits Scheme

Expenses/Mileage/Travel Time where applicable

Qualifications

• Flexibility during peak seasonal periods when overtime is likely to be required.
• No experience required as full training is offered.
• Full driving license is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Visiting local retailers and supermarkets to maintain greeting card displays.
• Tidying & filling greeting card & gift dressing displays.
• Locating & unpacking deliveries for display replenishment.
• Installation of new displays.

Skills

Reliable & conscientious work ethic

Flexibility around working times

Initiative and ability to work independently

Strong team ethic

Confident & friendly personality

Job description

Learn more about us and the role:

Location: Musselburgh (EH21 7BL)

Hours: 8.84 hours per week

Days: Monday, Wednesday & Friday

Benefits: Holiday Entitlement, Merchandiser Recognition Programme, Employee Benefits Scheme, Expenses/Mileage/Travel Time where applicable

An opportunity has arisen for a permanent part time Greeting Card Merchandiser, calling upon local retail outlets in and around your local area.

The role involves:

• Visiting local retailers, high street chains or supermarkets
• Tidying & filling greeting card & gift dressing displays
• Locating & unpacking deliveries for replenishment of displays
• Installation of new displays
• No cold calling or direct selling is involved

You will be the local face of UK Greetings, ensuring our Customers' displays are first class and of the highest standard. Every day offers fresh challenges; from recognising new sales/merchandising opportunities, to displaying brand new ranges

To be a Part Time Merchandiser, you will need to have:

• Reliable & conscientious work ethic
• Flexibility around working times & notably during peak seasonal periods when overtime is likely to be required
• The initiative & ability to work on your own
• A strong team ethic
• A confident & friendly personality
• No experience is required, as we offer full training
• Full driving licence (desirable)

So if you love to get out and about, enjoy meeting new people and would like to be part of a great team, then this may be the role for you!

At UK Greetings we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.

Who we are

We help make the world a more thoughtful and caring place every single day with our greeting cards, gift dressings and social expressions products created for life's big events, special occasions and those "saw-this-and-thought-of-you" moments of life. Along with our sister Company John Sands, we're part of the American Greetings Corporation, one of the largest privately owned greeting card publishers in the world.

We're one of the largest direct to retail publisher of greeting cards and social expression products in the UK - so you'll find our amazing products just about everywhere!

Here at UK Greetings we take pride in being an inclusive and diverse employer - we are dedicated and committed to building a culture where difference is valued and everyone is able to fulfil their potential at work regardless of their background.

So if you have a passion for greeting cards and would love to be part of a talented team, you're in the right place!