Tactical Merchandiser - (Preston)

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading field marketing company is seeking a Tactical Merchandiser in Preston. This role offers flexible part-time hours with a pay rate of £12.21 per hour plus mileage. Ideal candidates will have a friendly personality and excellent communication skills. Join a supportive team and enjoy benefits like holiday pay and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Holiday Pay

Contributory Pension Scheme

Health Shield Care Plan

Access to Colleague Assistance Programme

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Previous merchandising experience is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Ability to work on your own initiative and make right decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Job description

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Tactical Merchandiser - (Preston), Preston

Client: Smiths News

Location: Preston, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

Tactical Merchandiser – Preston

Details: Flexible, part-time zero hour contract
Pay Rate – £12.21 Per hour + 30p per mile mileage
Location Allowance if applicable

Requirements: 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, high street locations, 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 seeking 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 options 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 and promotional setups across customer sites. Working within our field team, you will have access to expert support throughout your tenure with Instore.

What we offer:

• Holiday Pay, Contributory Pension Scheme, Health Shield Care Plan
• Access to our Colleague Assistance Programme, Hardship fund, and Mental Health Allies
• Refer a friend scheme, share save scheme, and more!

About you:

Previous merchandising experience is advantageous but not mandatory. You will need:

• A friendly, confident personality with a can-do attitude
• Excellent communication skills, high integrity, and reliability
• To be located within 15 miles of the advertised area
• Ability to work on your own initiative and make 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 daily with Field Marketing, Field Sales, and Auditing for some of the UK’s leading retailers. We’re proud to deliver 98% customer satisfaction.

Inclusion and diversity are vital to us. Through our Everyone In initiative, we aim to build 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’re excited about this role but feel your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles! To learn more, visit our website.