Retail Sales Merchandiser Peterborough (6-9 months FTC)

Laurens Hekwerk West BV; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a full-time Retail Sales Merchandiser to cover Peterborough and surrounding areas. This role offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on building relationships with major supermarkets. Enjoy the flexibility of working independently while ensuring product availability and compliance with store plans. The company provides a competitive salary, a fully expensed van for personal use, and a tax-free expense allowance. Join a team that values your contributions and offers ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Company van for personal use

Fuel card

Tax-free expense allowance

Company pension

28 days holiday per year

Ongoing professional development

SimplyHealth Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving license and the right to work in the UK.
• Fluent English and ability to manage own time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage store contact relationships within major supermarkets.
• Collect and deliver stock to stores daily to ensure product availability.

Skills

Full UK driving license

Fluent in English

Customer-focused approach

Ability to work unsupervised

Previous merchandising experience

Tools

Technology use

Job description

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

Schwartz is 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 hours each week, Monday to Saturday (with Wednesday off). This role offers some flexibility, especially with start times. No Sunday work scheduled, only required at Christmas, with double time paid then.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and manage store contact relationships within major supermarkets such as Tesco, ASDA, and Morrisons.
• Use technology to maintain availability and record execution in store.
• Collect and deliver stock to stores daily to ensure 100% product availability and compliance with store plans.
• Maintain store records, including inventory.
• Support other brands within the McCormick family when required.

Candidate Profile

• Full UK driving license (essential), right to work in the UK, and a UK bank account.
• Fluent in English.
• Ability to work unsupervised and manage own time to meet deadlines.
• Positive, can-do attitude in managing relationships and expectations in stores.
• Enjoy being on the road and working independently.
• Team player who shares ideas and best practices to drive success.
• Customer-focused approach.
• Confident with technology use.
• Physical capability to handle role demands.
• Previous merchandising, retail, or hospitality experience (e.g., bar or waiting staff) is advantageous.

What We Offer

• Base salary: £25,936.20 per annum.
• Fully expensed van (personal use allowed).
• Fuel card with claimable rate.
• Tax-free expense allowance: £520 per year.
• Permanent contract.
• Company pension.
• 28 days holiday per year.
• 4 flexible Saturdays per year.
• Ongoing professional development.
• SimplyHealth Cash Plan covering health expenses such as tests, scans, physiotherapy, dental, eye tests, and prescriptions.

Since 1889, Schwartz has been based on selling high-quality, pure spices, making it a fixture in kitchens worldwide. Join our team of over 150 merchandising professionals to promote our products in your designated area. We seek driven individuals with excellent people skills and a strong work ethic who prefer a career outside of a desk environment. Your role will include direct-to-store deliveries, ensuring execution, availability, and store standards.

McCormick works with external recruitment vendors via our Agency Portal. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from external agencies unless previously contacted.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity employer. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet minimum criteria, as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident scheme.