Field Support Merchandiser

Field Support Merchandiser – Cardiff & Surrounding Areas

Salary: £27,840 + Company Van which can be used for personal use, Fuel card provided with claimable rate in line with pump costs. Tax-free expense allowance: £520pa in addition to salary. Permanent Contract. 40 hours per week / average 40 hours over 13 week period.

Mc Cormick is currently looking for a full-time Field Support Merchandiser to cover the Cardiff/South Wales area. Working 40 hours each week Monday – Friday. This role allows for some flexibility especially with start time. No Sunday work scheduled, only required at Christmas where double time is paid. Bank Holiday working required at time and a half rate.

Staying away from home from time to time is a requirement of this role. Hotel stays are covered by the business.

• Develop and manage store contact relationships within the major supermarkets such as Tesco, ASDA and Morrisons.
• Use technologies and data to drive opportunities in stores, including additional secondary display. The relationship between merchandiser and store is critical within this operation.
• Collect and deliver our Schwartz branded stock to stores to a journey plan each day to ensure 100% availability of product on shelf and compliance to store plans.
• Taking full responsibility for maintaining store records including inventory.
• Support when required other brands in the McCormick family.

Mc Cormick has a unique route to market within the Grocery sector that requires individuals to:

• Have a positive “can-do approach” managing relationships and expectations in stores
• Enjoy being out on the road and working independently.
• Be prepared to stay away from home when required, accommodation and meal expenses covered.
• Work as part of a wider team sharing ideas and good practice to drive business success.
• Put the customers’ needs at the centre of everything they do.
• Be confident with using technology
• Enjoy the physical elements of this role.

Since 1889 the Schwartz brand has been based on selling high quality, pure spices. It is a philosophy that has made Schwartz a fixture in every kitchen, if you want to be part of this successful team of over 150 sales professionals

* Have the right to work in the UK and a UK bank account, as well as a full UK driving license

* Be able to manage their own time to meet the required deadline

* Previous merchandising and retail experience is seen as an asset