Tactical Merchandiser

Smiths News; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading distribution company in Canterbury is seeking a Tactical Merchandiser for a flexible part-time position. You will be responsible for maintaining product displays, managing stock, and ensuring great customer interactions. The ideal candidate possesses a friendly demeanor, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently. This role offers competitive pay and benefits including holiday pay and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Holiday Pay

Contributory Pension Scheme

Health Shield Care Plan

Access to Colleague Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Previous Merchandising experience would be advantageous but not mandatory.
• Located within 15 miles of Canterbury.
• Full commitment to providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Own territory and maintain point-of-sale placements.
• Create and maintain visually impactful displays.
• Replenish stock and build relationships with store staff.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Friendly confident personality

Ability to work on own initiative

Job description

Tactical Merchandiser – Canterbury

Flexible, part time zero hour contract

Pay Rate – £12.21 Per hour + 30p per mile mileage

Location Allowance if applicable

Full UK Driving licence plus use of vehicle required.

With 33 distribution centres and more than 22,000 customers relying on us, we’re not just the UK’s largest newspaper and magazine wholesaler – we’re a promise kept every day. It’s all thanks to the colleagues behind our nightly miracles. We know the future holds incredible opportunities - for our customers, our business, and your career.

About the role:

As an Instore Tactical Merchandiser, you’ll bring products to life out in the world on the shop floor. You’ll own your territory, taking care of point-of-sale placement to stock replenishment and auditing. You’ll take pride in first-class standards, creating and maintaining visually impactful displays, and building strong relationships with store colleagues and managers. You’ll be the person who keeps everything in order, ensuring that stock is replenished and that displays stay on-brand. You’ll take charge of your own cost-effective journey plan and make every visit count. If you’re someone who thrives on autonomy and loves to engage with others, this role is for you. Click on the link below to read the full job description.

What we can offer you

• 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!

About you

• Previous Merchandising experience would be advantageous but not mandatory. However, you will need:
• A friendly confident personality with a can do attitude.
• Excellent communication skills, high integrity and reliable.
• To be located within 15 miles of advertised area.
• Ability to work on own initiative and make the right decisions under pressure.
• 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.

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.

Experience a career that’s as good as we say it is. One filled with people, pride, passion, opportunities, loyalty and care.

If you are excited about this role but feel your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right candidate for this or other roles! If you want to find out more visit our website!