Merchandiser - Doncaster

Instore; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay and contributory pension

Colleague Assistance Programme and MHA

ShareSave scheme

Career development within Smiths News

Job summary

Morrisons Books Merchandiser - Doncaster is a flexible, part-time role focused on in-store book displays, stocking, and ensuring displays meet client expectations. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.

You will replenish stock, implement planograms, set up promotional materials, and liaise with store managers to smooth in-store activity. Average 5-20 hours weekly, with calls completed before 12:00pm and Monday/Thursday schedules.

Qualifications

• Previous merchandising experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Strong communication and excellent attention to detail.

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 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.

Job description

Merchandiser - Doncaster

Morrisons Books Merchandiser - Doncaster

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

Documents

• JD - Merchandiser 2023.pdf (61.61 KB)