Sales Merchandiser, 6 month contract, South West

REED Business Support in Bath is delighted to be working alongside a global luxury brand in their search for a Sales Merchandiser to join their dynamic team in the South West. This role is crucial for increasing sales of the business’s products within a defined territory. If you have a knack for sales and a passion for building strong business relationships, then they want you on their team!

• Location: Territory-based - largely covering Bristol, Bath and Swindon and the surrounding areas.
• Full-time: 6 month contract
• Salary: £27,500 pro rata + commission

• Working hours: Across the year it averages out as 37.5 hours per week:

  May – August – 32.5 hours, Tues – Fri

  September – December – 40 hours, Mon – Fri

Day-to-day of the role:

• Regularly visit grocery multiples within your territory, focusing on stock management, shelf management, promotional compliance and relationship management.
• Ensure all promotional activity within accounts on your territory is correct, including the placement and quality of POS materials.
• Achieve added value targets and ensure promotional and planogram compliance as agreed by the national account team.
• Ensure that all stores comply with centrally agreed planograms.
• Compile and work to journey plans according to appropriate call sequences.
• Handle field sales administration tasks efficiently.
• Deliver outstanding premium visibility in-store through relationship building and influencing in-store contacts/management.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Residency in or close to the territory.
• Experience in a customer-facing role.
• Ability to build solid customer relationships.
• Outgoing, confident personality.
• Demonstrated drive for results and ambition.
• Proactive in owning personal development.
• Good numerical and written skills.
• Strong planning and organisation skills.
• Previous experience in merchandising, retail, or sales is desirable.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Benefits:

• Company car (electric car, Hyundai Ioniq 5).
• Discretionary annual bonus up to 10%.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Daily £5 refreshment allowance.
• Seasonal working patterns.
• Potential for career progression and professional development within a leading brand.
• Extensive training and development opportunities.

Career Progression:

• Opportunities to take on broader responsibilities within your current role.
• Support for working outside the boundaries of your current role to demonstrate additional responsibilities.
• Assistance in identifying and developing the skills and behaviours needed for your next career step.

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