Tactical Merchandiser

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

Job summary

A leading field marketing company in the UK is looking for an Instore Tactical Merchandiser. This part-time role offers flexible hours and requires managing stock replenishment and visually impactful displays. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, a friendly demeanor, and the ability to work autonomously and under pressure. Previous merchandising experience is beneficial but not necessary. The role offers competitive pay and requires a full UK driving license.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Mileage compensation

Travel time paid

Qualifications

• Previous merchandising experience is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Located within 15 miles of the advertised area.
• Full commitment to providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Own the territory and manage stock replenishment and displays.
• Create and maintain visually impactful displays.
• Engage with store colleagues and managers to build relationships.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Friendly, confident personality

Ability to make decisions under pressure

Job description

Instore Tactical Merchandiser – Role 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 will be the person who keeps everything in order, ensuring that stock is replenished and 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.

Benefits and Compensation

Flexible part-time zero-hour contract

Pay Rate – £13.68 per hour (includes holiday pay). Plus 30p per mile mileage and travel time paid (excluding first and last 10 min/8 miles from home). Plus location allowance if applicable. Full UK driving licence plus use of vehicle required. We offer an average of 5‑20 hours per week (not guaranteed).

Qualifications and Requirements

• Previous merchandising experience is advantageous but not mandatory.
• A friendly, confident personality with a can‑do attitude.
• Excellent communication skills, high integrity and reliability.
• Located within 15 miles of the advertised area.
• Ability to work on own initiative and make decisions under pressure.
• Full commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Right to work in the UK.

Company Overview

We are part of a leading field marketing company within a FTSE PLC. With 33 distribution centres and more than 22,000 customers, we are the UK’s largest newspaper and magazine wholesaler, committed to promise‑keeping every day.