Our client is the UK's leading supplier of garden pots with a reputation for excellence and expertise in the design and distribution of gardenware and horticulture products.
The family business has been trading since 1987, prioritising quality and end-to-end customer service.
They distribute products to over 2,000 garden centres and retail outlets nationwide.
They now have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Merchandiser to join the team.
The new team member will be co-responsible for merchandising pots that are delivered to Garden Centres.
Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesDrive sales through effective visual display merchandising, point of sale, promotions and reducing markdownsDelivering a very high standard of customer serviceDiscussing our range of products with customers and secure add on sales when appropriateProcessing credit requests with garden centres when necessaryPlacement of stands and benches within garden centreSecurely fixing point of sale on the stands and displaysMaintaining a clean and tidy workspace that is safe for both yourself and the general publicKnowledge, Skills and Experience RequiredEssentialExceptional organisational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritise appropriatelyExcellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective team and supplier relationshipsCapable of lifting heavy items on a regular basisHappy to work outsideFull UK driving licenceDesirableKnowledge and understanding of the garden centre/wholesale/FMCG industryAmbition to create trust with our customers and build relationships to take on sales merchandiser role to take responsibility for the sales and merchandising of IrelandPersonal CharacteristicsTenacious with an eye for detail;Resilient and self-motivated;Ability to work under pressure;Trustworthy and reliable;Personable, team player but also able to work alone.
Flexible to work some long daysSchedule:
Monday – Friday, with occasional Saturdays as required during the busy seasonsLicence/Certification:Driving Licence (required)
Work Location:
On the roadReporting to: Area Sales RepresentativeSalary: up to £30,000 - £34,000 pa DOE + (1.5x daily rate) for Saturdays DOELocation: IrelandCompany Benefits23 days holiday plus bank holidays;Contributory pension scheme;Company social events;Bonus scheme issued twice yearly (non-contractual);Life insurance at 3 x annual salary following 3 months service;EAP programme;Cycle to work scheme;An inclusive working environment;A friendly and supportive culture
Additional pay:
Bonus schemeAll Benefits:
Additional leaveBereavement leaveCompany eventsCompany pensionCycle to work schemeEmployee discountEnhanced maternity leaveEnhanced paternity leaveFlexitimeFree ParkingHealth & wellbeing programmeLife insuranceSick pay