Merchandiser

Grafton Group; Portlaoise; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop and mobile phone

Pension Scheme

Staff Discount

Ongoing Training & Development

Career Progression Opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellness Initiatives

Educational Assistance Support

Annual Leave Entitlements

Sick Pay Scheme

Job summary

Telfords is seeking a commercially driven Merchandiser to support product categories across our branch network. The role combines visual merchandising, range management, category support, and customer engagement to maximise sales and enhance the customer experience.

The successful candidate will maintain high merchandising standards, support category reviews, analyse product performance, and work with branch teams, suppliers and management to optimise presentation and profitability.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in merchandising, category support, retail operations, or product coordination.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of retail presentation principles.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to analyse sales information and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain merchandising standards across all product categories within branch locations.
• Ensure products are correctly displayed, labelled, ticketed, and priced.
• Create and implement planograms, display concepts, and seasonal merchandising initiatives.
• Manage product presentation throughout the product lifecycle, from introduction through to clearance and discontinuation.
• Work alongside the Category and Marketing teams to support promotional campaigns and in-store activity.
• Monitor sales performance, product turnover, and margin data to help optimise range selection and stock holding.
• Identify opportunities to improve product visibility, increase sales, and enhance the customer journey.
• Provide support and guidance to branch teams on product placement, display standards, and category initiatives.
• Assist customers and sales staff with product selection and product information where required.
• Work closely with suppliers to maintain high presentation standards and support new product launches.
• Support stock rationalisation and category review projects.
• Work with Buying, Category Management, Marketing, and Branch Management teams to deliver objectives.
• Deliver merchandising and product knowledge training to branch colleagues.
• Support supplier events, trade evenings, exhibitions, and promotional activities.
• Assist with market research and competitor analysis to identify trends and opportunities.

Skills

Merchandising

Retail operations

Category support

Planning & organisation

Communication

Driving licence

Willingness to travel

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

Job Title: Merchandiser (Part Time, Saturdays)

Location: Telfords Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Reports To: Category Manager

Role Overview

Telfords is seeking a commercially driven and creative Merchandiser to support the development, presentation, and performance of product categories across our branch network. This role combines visual merchandising, range management, category support, and customer engagement, ensuring products are effectively displayed, promoted, and positioned to maximise sales and enhance the customer experience.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining high merchandising standards throughout the business, supporting category reviews, analysing product performance, and working closely with branch teams, suppliers, and management to optimise product presentation and profitability.

This role will involve regular travel to branch locations and customer-facing environments across the region.

Key Responsibilities

Merchandising & Commercial Strategy

• Develop and maintain merchandising standards across all product categories within branch locations.
• Ensure products are correctly displayed, labelled, ticketed, and priced.
• Create and implement planograms, display concepts, and seasonal merchandising initiatives.
• Manage product presentation throughout the product lifecycle, from introduction through to clearance and discontinuation.
• Work alongside the Category and Marketing teams to support promotional campaigns and in-store activity.
• Monitor sales performance, product turnover, and margin data to help optimise range selection and stock holding.
• Identify opportunities to improve product visibility, increase sales, and enhance the customer journey.

Product & Branch Support

• Provide support and guidance to branch teams on product placement, display standards, and category initiatives.
• Assist customers and sales staff with product selection and product information where required.
• Work closely with suppliers to maintain high presentation standards and support new product launches.
• Support stock rationalisation and category review projects.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Buying, Category Management, Marketing, and Branch Management teams to deliver commercial objectives.
• Deliver merchandising and product knowledge training to branch colleagues.
• Support supplier events, trade evenings, exhibitions, and promotional activities.
• Assist with market research and competitor analysis to identify trends and opportunities.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in merchandising, category support, retail operations, or product coordination.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of retail presentation principles.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to analyse sales information and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel.

Desirable

• Experience within builders merchants, hardware, DIY, home improvement, or construction-related sectors.
• Understanding of merchandising principles within a trade and retail environment.
• Experience working with planograms and category layouts.
• Knowledge of building materials, hardware, ironmongery, plumbing, timber, or associated product categories.
• Experience supporting promotional and seasonal campaigns.

Personal Attributes

• Commercially minded with a strong eye for detail.
• Creative and customer focused.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
• Highly organised with excellent time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Collaborative team player who can build relationships across multiple departments.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Package

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Company vehicle allowance/company vehicle
• Laptop and mobile phone
• Pension Scheme
• Staff Discount
• Ongoing Training & Development
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellness Initiatives
• Educational Assistance Support
• Annual Leave Entitlements
• Sick Pay Scheme

Contract Type

• Permanent Part-Time
• Saturdays 9am - 6pm

About Telfords

Telfords is one of Ireland's leading providers of building materials, timber, hardware, and home improvement products. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service, expert advice, and quality products to both trade and retail customers. As part of our continued growth, we are looking for an enthusiastic Merchandiser to help drive category performance and create an exceptional in-store experience across our business.

Don’t meet every single requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Davies, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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