Tactical Merchandiser

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

Job summary

A leading distribution company in the United Kingdom is looking for an Instore Tactical Merchandiser. This role involves managing product displays and stock while engaging with store colleagues. We're seeking someone with strong communication skills and a friendly attitude. The position offers a flexible, part-time contract with pay at £12.21 per hour plus mileage. Candidates must be located within 15 miles of Gateshead and possess a full UK driving license.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Mileage allowance

Location allowance if applicable

Qualifications

• Previous merchandising experience would be advantageous.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Located within 15 miles of the advertised area.

Responsibilities

• Own your territory, handle point-of-sale placement, stock replenishment, and auditing.
• Create and maintain visually impactful displays.
• Build strong relationships with store colleagues and managers.
• Engage with others and thrive on autonomy.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Friendly confident personality

Ability to work on own initiative

Customer service commitment

Job description

Overview

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.

What we offer

As well as the opportunity to work flexibly around your other commitments and additional earning opportunity on a flexible contract we can offer you.

Responsibilities

• Own your territory, handling point-of-sale placement, stock replenishment and auditing.
• Create and maintain visually impactful displays and build strong relationships with store colleagues and managers.
• Keep stock in order, ensure replenishment, and keep displays on-brand.
• Take charge of a cost-effective journey plan and make every visit count.
• Engage with others and thrive on autonomy.

Qualifications

• 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.

Details

• 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
• This role pays £12.21 an hour and we offer on average 5-20 hours a week (but not guaranteed)

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