Retail Sales Merchandiser - Dartford

Laurens Hekwerk; Dartford; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Retail Sales Merchandiser to join their dynamic team in Dartford. This exciting role involves building relationships with major supermarkets, ensuring product availability, and managing store records. You will enjoy a flexible work schedule and the opportunity to work independently while being part of a supportive team. With a focus on customer satisfaction and a commitment to quality, this position offers a competitive salary, a fully expensed company van, and a range of benefits including a tax-free expense allowance and ongoing professional development. If you are driven and passionate about retail, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Company Van

Fuel Card

Tax-free Expense Allowance

Company Pension

28 Days Holiday

Flexible Saturdays

Ongoing Professional Development

SimplyHealth Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving license and be fluent in English.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with major supermarkets.
• Collect and deliver stock to ensure product availability.
• Maintain store records and inventory compliance.

Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Time Management

Technology Proficiency

Independent Work

Communication Skills

Physical Endurance

Education

Full UK Driving License

Fluency in English

Job description

Join to apply for the Retail Sales Merchandiser - Dartford role at Laurens Hekwerk West BV.

Salary: £25,936.20 + Company Van (new fleet due to be rolled out) vehicle can be used 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.

Schwartz is currently looking for a full-time Retail Sales Merchandiser to cover Dartford and surrounding areas.

Working 40-hrs each week Monday to 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.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage store contact relationships within the major supermarkets such as Tesco, ASDA, and Morrisons.
• 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 have a UK bank account.
• Fluent in English.
• Be able to work unsupervised and manage their own time to meet the required deadline.
• Have a 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 customer's needs at the centre of everything they do.
• Be confident with using technology.
• Enjoy the physical elements of this role.
• Previous merchandising, retail, or hospitality (e.g. bar staff, waiting staff) experience is seen as 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 - This benefit gives you access to a 24/7/365 GP and allows you to claim back on everyday health expenses including: £250 on tests and scans; £150 on seeing a chiropractor, osteopath, physiotherapist, or acupuncturist; £60 on everyday dental treatment e.g. hygienist, fillings; £60 on eye tests, glasses, and lenses; £15 on prescriptions.

Since 1889, the Schwartz brand has been based on selling high-quality, pure spices. It is a philosophy that has made Schwartz a fixture in every kitchen. If you want to be part of this successful team of over 150 merchandising professionals - then apply now!

Come and join our dynamic established Field Sales team merchandising our fabulous products to main estate retailers within your designated area. We are looking for driven individuals with great people skills and a strong work ethic that want a career that doesn't tie them to a desk. We have a unique direct to store delivery service which you will provide, along with a target for execution, availability, and store standards.

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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development
• Industries: Retail