Retail Merchandiser

Newsquest Media Group; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media group in the UK is seeking a motivated Retail Merchandiser to join their Wiltshire team, focusing on enhancing in-store displays and boosting sales at local retailers. This field-based role offers a competitive salary and numerous employee benefits including a pension scheme and generous holiday leave. Ideal candidates will have merchandising experience, a positive attitude, and a full UK driving licence.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Contributory Pension

Perks & Discounts with retailers

25 days paid holiday

Extra day off on birthday

Holiday purchase scheme

Discount Vouchers

Discounted Gym membership

Cycle to Work scheme

Mental Health Support

Eye test vouchers

Annual Volunteer – Charity Day

Staff referral scheme

Structured career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in merchandising and/or customer service is desirable.
• Friendly, forward-facing attitude – you'll be an ambassador for our titles.
• Ability to follow remote briefs and apply clear, straightforward guidelines.
• Positive, proactive approach to your work.
• Computer literate – familiarity with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Visit local retailers to help make newspaper displays look their best.
• Set up promotional materials to boost sales.
• Ensure proper delivery and display of newspaper supplements.
• Keep shelves tidy and appealing for customers.
• Build relationships with retail staff to improve displays.
• Check setups and resolve minor issues.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Problem-solve display issues and ensure everything looks right.

Skills

Experience in merchandising and/or customer service

Friendly, forward-facing attitude

Ability to follow remote briefs

Positive, proactive approach

Computer literate (Excel, PowerPoint)

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Description

The Swindon Advertiser, Wiltshire Times, and Gazette & Herald, part of the Newsquest Media Group, are excited to be recruiting for a new Retail Merchandiser to join our Wiltshire team. We’re looking for a motivated and friendly individual who enjoys being out and about, meeting people, and making things look great in-store. This is a field‑based role where you’ll visit local retailers that already sell our newspapers and magazines, helping to boost sales and keep displays looking sharp.

Hours of work are 8.45 am – 5.15 pm Monday – Friday (with some flexibility on these hours).

Key Responsibilities

• Visit local retailers that sell our newspapers and magazines to help make them look their best.
• Set up posters, signs, and other promotional materials to help boost sales.
• Make sure newspaper supplements are delivered and displayed properly.
• Keep shelves tidy, well‑stocked, and eye‑catching for customers.
• Build good relationships with retail staff and work together to improve displays.
• Check that everything is set up correctly and fix any small issues on the spot.
• Represent the business and adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Problem‑solving issues and making sure everything looks right.
• Travel around the local area is part of the job; a pool car is available.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Experience in merchandising and/or customer service is desirable.
• A friendly, forward‑facing attitude – you'll be an ambassador for our titles.
• Ability to follow remote briefs and apply clear, straightforward guidelines.
• A positive, proactive approach to your work.
• Computer literate – familiarity with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Full UK driving licence.

Job Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Contributory Pension
• Perks & Discounts with numerous retailers and organisations
• 25 days paid holiday, statutory bank holidays
• An extra day off on your birthday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 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
• Staff referral scheme
• Structured career progression, ongoing training, and personal performance reviews

Newsquest Media Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all community sections regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage / civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Our recruitment process will consist of various stages and activities. As part of our commitment to fairness to all applicants, we will take into account any adjustments that could help you.