Merchandiser - Bristol, Bath, Swindon & surrounding areas

Reed is recruiting on behalf of a leading chocolatier for a proactive Merchandiser. This role is an exciting opportunity to increase sales and enhance brand presence within a defined territory. Ideal for someone with a strong customer-facing background, driven to achieve results and build impactful relationships.

Your territory will largely cover Bristol, Bath and Swindon, and the surrounding areas.

The role is covering a maternity contract for a minimum of 12 months with an immediate start as early as January 2025 subject to a successful interview.

Across the year it averages out as 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, due to the seasonal element of the chocolate sector, you will work 5 days per week for 8 months of the year and 4 days per week for 4 months of the year.

January – April – 40 hours, Mon – Fri

May – August – 30 hours, Tues – Fri

September – December – 40 hours, Mon – Fri

Duties:

• 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 of POS materials.
• Achieve added value targets, 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.
• Deliver outstanding premium visibility in store through relationship building and influencing in-store contacts/management.

Requirements:

• 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.
• 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.
• Chocolate allowance.
• Daily £5 refreshment allowance.
• Seasonal working patterns.
• Potential for career progression and professional development within a leading brand.