Merchandiser

jobs-placeme; Galway; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

jobs-placeme is seeking a nationwide Merchandiser to optimize in-store product availability and presentation. You will work with marketing, area sales managers, and store teams to ensure correct stock mix, signage, and pricing across locations.

The role requires 1–2 nights away weekly, a full driving license, and strong communication. You will apply the latest merchandising trends and CRM tools to drive sales and brand presence.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years merchandising experience essential.
• Proven track record in hitting and exceeding merchandising KPI’s.
• Agricultural knowledge and background an advantage.
• Must be able to travel; 1–2 nights away per week.
• Must have full clean driver’s license; trailer license desirable but not essential.
• Customer focused with a strong business acumen.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to build strong relationships with team members, in-store staff and customers.
• Ability to multi-task while working under pressure.
• Up to date with the latest merchandising trends and best practices.
• Excellent negotiating and influencing skills.
• IT literate and experience using CRM an advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong listening, presentation, and decision-making skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and good understanding of Sales.

Responsibilities

• Merchandise products at trade stores nationwide.
• Ensure products and accessories are merchandised according to in-store planograms.
• Manage on-shelf availability and visibility for all listed lines in outdoor and indoor locations.
• Ensure products are clean and well-presented.
• Plan store visits and log merchandising calls in CRM.
• Maximize customer interest and sales by displaying products in prime locations.
• Attend open days and shows to support the sales team.
• Monitor impact of merchandising in each store.
• Position products with signage and clear pricing; negotiate for extra brand space at store level.
• Gather competitor knowledge and respond to market changes.
• Monitor stock levels to showcase best sellers effectively.

Skills

Merchandising

KPI tracking

Travel willingness

CRM experience

Negotiation

Communication

Tools

CRM

Job description

Overview

This role will work nationally to increase OUR CLIENTS brand and product presence in our customers' stores. They will ensure that the correct mix of products is stocked and displayed to achieve greater sales and maximize profits for both both clent and customers. The role involves liaising closely with the marketing team, area sales managers, in-store sales team, as well as the buying and store operations teams to ensure stock is properly monitored and available

Qualifications

• 1 – 2 years Merchandising experience essential
• Proven track record in hitting and exceeding merchandising KPI’s.
• Agricultural knowledge and background an advantage.
• Must be able to travel and this role will include 1 to 2 nights away per week.
• Must have full clean driver’s License, trailer license is desirable but not essential.
• Customer focused with a strong business acumen.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to build strong relationships with other team members, instore staff and customers.
• Ability to multi-task whilst working under pressure.
• Up to date with the latest merchandising trends and best practices.
• Excellent negotiating and influencing skills.
• IT literate and experience using CRM an advantage.

Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

• Strong listening, presentation, and decision-making skills.
• Strong commercial acumen essential and good understanding of Sales.

Responsibilities

• Merchandising products at trade stores nationwide.
• Ensuring products and accessories are merchandised according to the agreed in-store planograms.
• Managing on-shelf availability and visibility for all listed lines, ensuring presence in both outdoor and indoor locations.
• Ensuring all products are clean and well-presented.
• Forward-planning store visits to maximize time in an area and logging merchandising calls in our CRM system.
• Maximizing customer interest and sales levels by displaying products appropriately and in prime locations within each store.
• Attending open days and shows as required to support our sales team.
• Monitoring the impact of merchandising in each store.
• Ensuring products are positioned in a prime in-store location with appropriate signage, clear pricing, and branding, while generating extra space for the brand through negotiations at store level.
• Gaining knowledge of our competitors in the marketplace and reacting quickly by providing feedback on any observed changes.
• Monitoring stock levels to ensure our best sellers are reaching our full potential visually in-store.
• Staying up to date with industry best practices, identifying trends in other stores, and building on this knowledge to increase sales.