RETAIL SALES MERCHANDISER - PETERBOROUGH

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

Job summary

A leading company in the spice distribution industry is seeking a Retail Sales Merchandiser for a 6-9 month fixed-term contract. The role entails managing relationships with major supermarkets, ensuring product availability, and offering flexible working hours. Competitive salary, company vehicle for personal use, and benefits included.

Benefits

Fully expensed company van

Tax-free expense allowance

Company pension

28 days holiday per annum

SimplyHealth Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Must manage own time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Experience in merchandising or retail preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships in major supermarkets like Tesco and ASDA.
• Ensure stock availability and compliance with store plans.
• Maintain store records and support other brands when required.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Time management

Technology use

Education

Full UK driving license

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02.06.2025

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Job Description:

Retail Sales Merchandiser – Peterborough (6-9 months FTC)

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: Fixed-Term Contract for 6-9 months

Schwartzis currently looking for a full-time Retail Sales Merchandiser to cover Peterborough and surrounding areas (Kings Lynn, Wisbech, Cromer, Fakenham and Downham Market).

Working 40-hrs each 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.

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 a have a UK bank account.
• 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 customers’ 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.
• 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.

COMPANY

Company manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures, 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 in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognized brands including Schwartz.

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

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.