Tactical Merchandiser - Edinburgh

TN United Kingdom; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Tactical Merchandiser to deliver exceptional merchandising services across a range of customer sites. This flexible part-time role offers a competitive pay rate alongside mileage compensation. You will work within a supportive field team, ensuring effective point of sale placements and promotional setups. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to excellent customer service. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are eager to contribute to a leading field marketing company, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Holiday Pay

Contributory Pension Scheme

Health Shield Care Plan

Colleague Assistance Programme

Hardship Fund

Mental Health Allies

Refer a Friend Scheme

Share Save Scheme

Qualifications

• Friendly personality with a can-do attitude is essential.
• Excellent communication skills and reliability are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional merchandising services across a geographic area.
• Deliver point of sale placement and promotional setups.

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Merchandising Experience

Decision Making

Tools

Vehicle

Job description

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Tactical Merchandiser - Edinburgh, Midlothian

Client: Smiths News

Location: Edinburgh

Job Category: Retail

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 6b3816a792bb

Job Views: 3

Posted: 13.04.2025

Expiry Date: 28.05.2025

Job Description:

Tactical Merchandiser – Edinburgh
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.

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 Tactical Merchandisers provide exceptional merchandising services to our customers across a geographic area delivering point of sale (till point) placement to promotional set ups across our customer sites. Working within our field team, you will have access to a team of experts to support you throughout your time with Instore.

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.

About us:

Part of Smiths News PLC, the UK’s largest news wholesaler, Instore supports 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.

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!