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Tactical Merchandiser

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Smiths News plc

Jul 9, 2024

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  • Job
    Part-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Hospitality & Retail
  • Exeter

Requirements

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

FAQs

What is the role of a Tactical Merchandiser?

The Tactical Merchandiser provides exceptional merchandising services across a geographic area, focusing on point of sale (till point) placement and promotional setups at our customer sites. They work within a field team and have access to expert support throughout their time with Instore.

What benefits do Tactical Merchandisers receive?

Tactical Merchandisers receive weekly pay, holiday pay, access to a contributory pension scheme, a Health Shield Care Plan, a colleague assistance program, a hardship fund, and access to mental health allies. They also can participate in a refer a friend scheme, share save scheme, and more.

Is previous merchandising experience required for this role?

Previous merchandising experience is advantageous but not mandatory. The key requirements are a friendly, confident personality, excellent communication skills, high integrity, and reliability.

What qualities or skills are needed to be successful as a Tactical Merchandiser?

A successful Tactical Merchandiser should possess a friendly and confident attitude, excellent communication skills, the ability to work on their own initiative, make decisions under pressure, and a strong commitment to providing excellent customer service.

What geographic area must Tactical Merchandisers be located in?

Candidates must be located within 15 miles of the advertised area to be eligible for the role.

Can Tactical Merchandisers work flexibly in this role?

Yes, the position offers the opportunity to work flexibly around other commitments, allowing for a balance between work and personal life.

How often are Tactical Merchandisers paid?

Tactical Merchandisers are paid on a weekly basis.

What type of support is available for Tactical Merchandisers during their employment?

Tactical Merchandisers have access to a team of experts for support and can utilize resources such as the colleague assistance program and mental health allies throughout their time with Instore.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Smiths News is the UK’s leading newspaper and magazine wholesaler. Working on behalf of all major national and regional publishers, we distribute a huge range of print media to 24,000 customers – from large general retailers to smaller independent newsagents. We use our extensive network of distribution centres to provide an efficient, friendly and professional service to all our customers, no matter their size or where they are located.