Merchandiser

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Merchandiser to join our Retail Merchandising team. The role is field based and full time, working 38 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

This role will be covering the Gloucestershire area, based out of our Bristol offices.

A car allowance of between £5K - £8K if offered, dependant on mileage and the option to have a fuel card.

Role Responsibility

• Working with the Regional Development teams to ensure each store is merchandised to the correct planograms for the brand and the store is set up and ready for opening.
• Creating and placing retailer’s orders to deliver stock availability during merchandising programs.
• Installing required store imagery and POS for the brand in accordance to the latest promotions.
• Working with retailers and store teams in all aspects of merchandising best practice.
• Ensuring sustainability of policies, processes and procedures ensure the site is HSL at all times.
• Contributing to category initiatives for the region.
• Managing any additional resources such as agency should the store require additional resources outside of Booker.

You will need

• A full driving licence is essential as traveling is an crucial part of this role- You will be provided a company car with this position or alternatively a car allowance.
• Excellent communication skills are important, as well as the ability to build strong internal and external customer relationships.
• Experience in a similar Merchandising role would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of the following would be advantageous: Epos, Green Tickets, Buying and Delivering Schedules.
• Experience within Project Management would be highly desirable.

Whats in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
• A great holiday package

About The Company

Be part of something special. Join our team at Booker.

Booker is the UK’s leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country.

Booker Group comprises of Booker Wholesale, Makro, Booker Direct, Classic Drinks, Ritter Courivaud and Chef Direct. Our customers include Premier, Family Shopper, Budgens and Londis retailers and we have one shared aim - improving choice, price and service for all our customers.

Our business is incredibly diverse, so it takes a wide range of skills to deliver the exceptional service our customers require.

Wherever you join us, you’ll be part of an organisation that will help your career to keep moving forward.

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*