Merchandiser

Smiths News plc; South Somerset; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Contributory Pension Scheme

Colleague Assistance Programme

Mental Health Allies

Share save scheme

Job summary

Smiths News plc is seeking an Instore Merchandiser to manage a defined territory and bring products to life on the shop floor. You will be responsible for POS placement, stock replenishment, auditing, and maintaining on-brand displays.

You will build relationships with store colleagues and managers, plan cost-effective visits, and work with autonomy. Previous merchandising experience is helpful but not required, and the role offers flexible contracting options within the UK.

Qualifications

• Friendly, confident personality with a can-do attitude.
• Excellent communication skills, high integrity and reliability.
• Must be located within 15 miles of the advertised area.
• Ability to work on own initiative and make decisions under pressure.
• Full commitment to providing excellent customer service. Right to work in the UK is required.

Responsibilities

• Own your territory and manage point-of-sale placement.
• Stock replenishment and auditing to ensure on-brand displays.
• Build strong relationships with store colleagues and managers.
• Plan efficient store visits to optimise displays and availability.

Skills

Friendly attitude

Excellent communication

Locational proximity

Initiative under pressure

Customer service

Job description

As an Instore Merchandiser, you'll bring products to life out in the world on the shop floor. You'll own your territory, taking care of point-of-sale placement to stock replenishment and auditing. You'll take pride in first-class standards, creating and maintaining visually impactful displays, and building strong relationships with store colleagues and managers. You'll be the person who keeps everything in order, ensuring that stock is replenished and that displays stay on-brand. You'll take charge of your own cost-effective journey plan and make every visit count. If you're someone who thrives on autonomy and loves to engage with others, this role is for you. Previous Merchandising experience would be advantageous but not mandatory. However, you will need:

• A friendly confident personality with a can do attitude.
• Excellent communication skills, high integrity and reliable.
• To be located within 15 miles of advertised area.
• Ability to work on own initiative and make the right decisions under pressure.
• Full commitment to providing excellent customer service. Please note: you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.

Whether you're looking for a career within a leading Field Marketing Company part of a FTSE PLC in Smiths News, or a flexible additional earning opportunity we have a wide range of opportunities to suit you. Experience a career that's as good as we say it is. One filled with people, pride, passion, opportunities, loyalty and care. As well as the opportunity to work flexibly around your other commitments and additional earning opportunity on a flexible contract we can offer you:

• Holiday Pay, Contributory Pension Scheme
• Access to our Colleague Assistance Programme and Mental Health Allies
• Share save scheme and more!