Senior Merchandiser - Oxford

Instore; Oxford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Contributory pension

Mileage allowance

Share save scheme

Assistance programmes

Job summary

Instore is seeking a Senior Merchandiser for Oxford on a part-time basis (18 hours per week). The role offers £14.80 per hour inclusive of holiday pay plus mileage, with an additional location allowance of £1.14 per hour.

The job involves supporting Merchandisers and Field Performance Managers to achieve audits, KPIs and targets across a geographic territory. You will help recruit, develop and retain a team of Merchandisers and deliver refresher training as needed.

Qualifications

• Full clean driving license and access to own vehicle.
• Experience in retail or field marketing.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work on your own initiative and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support audits and achieve KPI targets across territory.
• Recruit and develop a team of Merchandisers.
• Deliver annual refresher training as needed.
• This role is field based with a requirement to drive and visit multiple locations.

Skills

Driving licence

Own vehicle

Retail experience

Field marketing

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Decision making

Work under pressure

Job description

Senior Merchandiser - Oxford

Permanent - 18 Hours per Week

£14.80 per hour (Inclusive of holiday pay) + mileage

Plus Additional Location allowance of £1.14 per hour

Instore is at the heart of 5,000 retailers every week, working with many of the top brands in grocery, convenience and high street locations - as well as garden centres, independents and travel points such as airports and train stations. With national coverage, we're only ever a stone's throw away from where you need us to be.

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 Senior Merchandisers 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 and Contributory Pension Scheme
• Access to our Colleague Assistance Programme, Hardship fund and access to Mental Health Allies
• 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

About us

Part of Smiths News PLC the UK's largest news wholesaler Instore support clients every day with Field Marketing, Field Sales and Auditing to some of the UK's leading retailers. We're proud to deliver 98% customer satisfaction.

Inclusion and diversity are really important to us. Through our Everyone In initiative, we are working together to build and shape a culture that embraces people from all backgrounds, experiences and orientations. Smiths News is dedicated to creating an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.