Retail Sales Merchandiser – Banbridge

McCormick & Company; Banbridge; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known spices and seasonings company is looking for a full-time Retail Sales Merchandiser in Banbridge. The role involves managing store relationships, ensuring product availability, and working independently. Candidates should have a full UK driving license and a positive, customer-centric approach. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including a fully-expensed van and tax-free expense allowance.

Benefits

Fully expensed van

Tax-free expense allowance

28 days holiday per annum

Company pension

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license required.
• Ability to work independently.
• Previous retail or hospitality experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage store relationships.
• Maintain inventory and stock records.
• Ensure product availability in stores.

Skills

Fluent in English

Ability to manage time

Customer relationship management

Technology proficiency

Job description

Overview

Retail Sales Merchandiser – Banbridge

Schwartz is currently looking for a full-time Retail Sales Merchandiser to cover Banbridge and surrounding areas (Lisburn, Downpatrick, Newry, Armagh, Portadown).

Salary: £25,936.20 + Company Van vehicle which is available for personal use, fuel card provided with claimable rate in line with pump costs + up to £800 per annum potential execution bonus paid quarterly. Tax-free expense allowance: £520pa in addition to salary. Type of contract: Permanent.

Working 40 hours per week, Monday – Saturday (with Wednesday off). This role allows for some flexibility, especially with start time. No Sunday work scheduled; only required at Christmas and double time is then paid.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage store contact relationships within the major supermarkets such as Tesco and ASDA.
• Use technology to maintain availability and record great execution in store.
• Collect and deliver stock to stores each day to ensure 100% availability of product on shelf and compliance to store plans.
• Take full responsibility for maintaining store records including inventory.
• Support when required other brands in the McCormick family.

Candidate Profile

• Full UK driving license (essential), the right to work in the UK and a UK bank account.
• Fluent in English.
• Ability to work unsupervised and manage their own time to meet required deadlines.
• Positive “can-do” approach managing relationships and expectations in stores.
• Enjoy being out on the road and working independently.
• Work as part of a wider team sharing ideas and good practice to drive business success.
• Put the customers’ needs at the centre of everything they do.
• Confident with using technology.
• Enjoy the physical elements of this role.
• Previous merchandising, retail or hospitality (e.g. bar staff, waiting staff) experience is an asset.

What We Offer

• Base salary: £25,936.20 per annum.
• Fully expensed van (the vehicle can be used for personal use).
• Fuel card with claimable rate in line with pump costs.
• Tax-free expense allowance: £520 per annum in addition to base salary.
• Permanent contract.
• Company pension.
• 28 days holiday per annum.
• 4 x flexible Saturdays per annum.
• Ongoing professional development.
• SimplyHealth Cash Plan - access to a 24/7/365 GP and reimbursement for health expenses including specific categories listed in the original text.

Company

Company manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufacturers, food service businesses and consumers.

While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 60 locations in 25 countries and 170 markets with recognized brands including Schwartz.

At McCormick, we have over a 100-year legacy based on our “Power of People” principle. This principle fosters a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values.

How to Apply

Agencies: McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted, McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.