Senior Merchandiser - Chelmsford/Colchester

Smiths News plc; Guildford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Pension scheme

Health plan

Employee assistance programme

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

Smiths News is hiring a Field Performance Leader. This field-based role covers UK territory with 12 hours per week and a rate of £13.21 per hour plus mileage. You’ll work with Merchandisers and Field Performance Managers to ensure audits, KPIs and high customer service standards are met.

Applicants must have a full driving licence, retail or field marketing experience, and the ability to work independently while delivering exceptional results.

Qualifications

• Full clean driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Experience in retail or field marketing environment.
• Ability to meet KPIs and standards.
• Strong customer service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support Merchandisers and Field Performance Managers in audits and KPI achievement across territories.
• Assist in recruitment, development and retention of Merchandisers.
• Deliver annual refresher training as needed.

Skills

Driving licence

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Decision making

Job description

Field Performance Leader
Permanent - 12 hours per week
£13.21 per hour + mileage

More than 22,000 customers rely on us as the UK’s leading newspaper and magazine wholesaler. With nightly miracles delivered by an extensive network of distribution centres, we have more roles than you realise. One look at our heritage tells you that we’re as good as our word – we have a reputation built on security, reliability, and delivering on promises. Right now, we’re excitingly looking to the future and all that means for our customers and our people’s careers.

Whether you’re looking for a career within a leading Field Marketing Company part of a FTSE PLC in Smiths News, or a flexible additional earning opportunity we have a wide range of opportunities to suit you.

About the role

Our Field Performance Leaders support our Merchandisers and Field Performance Managers in achieving successful execution of routine audits and supporting the team to achieve targets and KPI’s across their geographical territory.

You will also be responsible for assisting in the recruitment, development and retention of a team of dedicated Merchandisers and deliver annual refresher training as needed.

What we can offer you

As well as full induction and training you’ll also get access to:

• Holiday Pay, Contributory Pension Scheme, Health Shield Care Plan
• Access to our Colleague Assistance Programme, Hardship fund and access to Mental Health Allies
• Refer a friend scheme, share save scheme and more!

Who Are We Looking For?

This role is field based, and therefore the successful candidate will need to have a full clean driving licence and access to their own vehicle. The ideal candidate will also have experience in retail, or a field marketing environment and have a passion for ensuring that high standards are delivered and KPIs are met. You'll also be able to demonstrate:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work on your own initiative
• Ability to make the right decisions under pressure
• The flexibility to "go the extra mile"
• Full commitment to providing excellent customer service

Please note: you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.