RETAIL SALES MERCHANDISER - STOKE

Retail Sales Merchandiser – Stoke

Salary: £25,936.20+ Company van vehicle available for personal use, fuel card with claimable rate in line with pump costs, up to £800 per annum potential execution bonus paid quarterly.

Tax‑free expense allowance: £520 pa in addition to salary.

Type of contract: Permanent.

Schwartz is currently looking for a full‑time Retail Sales Merchandiser to cover Stoke, Uttoxeter, Cheadle and surrounding areas.

Working 40 hrs each week Monday‑Saturday (with Wednesday off). No Sunday work scheduled, only required at Christmas and double time is then paid.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and manage store contact relationships within the major supermarkets such as Tesco, ASDA and Morrisons.
• Use technology to maintain availability and record great execution in store.
• Collect and deliver stock to stores each day to ensure 100% availability of product on shelf and compliance to store plans.
• Take full responsibility for maintaining store records including inventory.
• Support when required other brands in the McCormick family.

Candidate Profile

• Full UK driving licence (essential), the right to work in the UK and a UK bank account.
• Fluent in English.
• Be able to work unsupervised and manage own time to meet the required deadline.
• Have a positive can‑do approach managing relationships and expectations in stores.
• Enjoy being out on the road and working independently.
• Work as part of a wider team sharing ideas and good practice 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.
• Previous merchandising, retail or hospitality (e.g. bar staff, waiting staff) experience is seen as an asset.

What We Offer

• Base salary: £25,936.20 per annum.
• Up to £800 execution bonus paid quarterly.
• Fully expensed van (the vehicle can be used for personal use).
• Fuel card with claimable rate in line with pump costs.
• Tax‑free expense allowance: £520 per annum in addition to base salary.
• Permanent contract.
• Company pension.
• 28 days holiday per annum.
• 4 x flexible Saturdays per annum.
• Ongoing professional development.
• SimplyHealth Cash Plan – This benefit gives you access to a 24/7/365 GP and allows you to claim back on everyday health expenses including £250 on tests and scans, £150 on seeing a chiropractor, osteopath, physiotherapist, or acupuncturist, £60 on everyday dental treatment (e.g. hygienist, fillings), £60 on eye tests, glasses and lenses, £15 on prescriptions.

Company

McCormick manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufacturers, food service businesses and consumers.

While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 60 locations in 25 countries and 170 markets in Asia‑Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognised brands including Schwartz.

At McCormick, we have over a 100‑year legacy based on our Power of People principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values.

Equal Opportunity

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.