Retail Sales Merchandiser

Retail Sales Merchandiser - Edinburgh and surrounding area

Salary: £18470 + £800 execution bonus + Company Van (fuel card included)

Schwartz is currently looking for a full-time Retail Sales Merchandiser to cover Edinburgh and surrounding area

Working 40 hrs each week Monday - Friday (some Saturdays maybe required) a successful candidate will be able to:

· Manage relationships within the major supermarkets such as Tesco, ASDA and Morrisons growing and maintaining those relationships.

· Use technologies provided to take the store contacts through presentations, sales figures, display opportunities and new product launches. The relationship between merchandiser and store is critical within this operation.

· Collect and deliver stock to stores each day to ensure 100% availability of product on shelf.

· Use knowledge and experience gained to create a plan (with support from line manager) to drive sales within the estate, which is an average of 20 stores.

· Taking full responsibility for stock levels on shelf and secondary display.

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

· Have a positive "can-do approach" managing relationships and expectations.

· Thrive on working to and surpassing targets.

· Enjoy being out on the road and working independently.

· Work as part of a wider team 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 then apply now!

Candidates must:

* 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 experience is seen as an asset