Merchandiser - Barnard Castle

Smiths News; North East; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Travel mileage reimbursement

Location allowance

Job summary

Smiths News is seeking a Books Merchandiser to ensure in-store book displays are visually appealing, fully stocked, and aligned to client expectations. You’ll work hands-on with stock movement, planograms, and promotional materials, primarily in Barnard Castle and surrounding areas.

The role offers flexible, part-time hours (5–20 per week), a zero-hour contract, and a driving licence is required to travel between stores.

Qualifications

• Driving licence required.
• Strong communication and reliability.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Stock replenishment and display to high standard.
• Planogram compliance with visual briefs.
• Set up promotional materials and POS displays.
• Record activity and provide feedback to client teams.
• Build positive relationships with store managers and colleagues.

Skills

Driving license

Organised

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Merchandiser –

Morrisons Books Merchandiser – Barnard Castle
Flexible, part time contract
Pay Rate – £14.24 Per hour (includes Holiday Pay)

Travel time and mileage are payable subject to eligibility

Plus: Location Allowance if applicable

Full UK Driving licence plus use of vehicle required.

We offer an average of 5-20 hours per week (not guaranteed)

Working Pattern:

• Mondays (including Bank Holidays)
• Thursdays (selected stores)
• All calls to be completed before 12:00pm

Contract Type: Flexible, part-time (zero-hour)

About the Role

As a Books Merchandiser, you will play a key role in ensuring in-store book displays are visually appealing, fully stocked, and aligned to client expectations. This is a hands‑on role where attention to detail, organisation, and strong communication are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Stock Replenishment & Display
  Move stock from the warehouse to the shop floor, organise shelves, and ensure products are fully replenished and presented to a high standard.
• Planogram Compliance
  Accurately implement planograms and visual briefs to ensure all displays meet required layouts and standards.
• Promotional Execution
  Set up promotional materials, price labels, and point‑of‑sale (POS) displays to support campaigns and drive sales.
• Reporting & Communication
  Use a company device or mobile app to access briefs, record activity, upload photos, and provide feedback to client teams.
• Relationship Building
  Build positive working relationships with store managers and colleagues to ensure smooth and effective in‑store activity.

What We Offer

With 34 distribution centres and over 22,000 retailers relying on us, we are the UK’s largest newspaper and magazine wholesaler. Our success is driven by dedicated colleagues who deliver excellence every day.

In addition to flexible working and extra earning potential, we offer:

• Holiday pay and contributory pension scheme
• Access to our Colleague Assistance Programme and Mental Health Allies
• ShareSave scheme and additional benefits
• Opportunities for career development within a FTSE-listed company (Smiths News)

About You

Previous merchandising experience is beneficial but not essential. More importantly, you will be:

• Friendly, confident, and proactive with a "can-do" attitude
• A strong communicator with high integrity and reliability
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Able to work independently and make decisions under pressure
• Committed to delivering excellent customer service
• Based within 15 miles of the advertised area

Additional Information

• You must have the right to work in the UK to apply
• Flexible opportunities available to suit your lifestyle or supplement your income

Why Join Us?

Whether you're looking for a long-term career in field marketing or a flexible role to fit around other commitments, we offer a supportive environment where you can grow.

We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Even if your experience doesn’t perfectly match, we’d still love to hear from you—you may be a great fit for this or other opportunities