About this role
<p style="text-align:center"><strong><span style="color:#0f0b0b;font-size:18.0pt">Field Support Merchandiser – Stowmarket / Bury St Edmunds</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p> </p><p> </p> <p><span style="color:#0c0909"><strong>Salary: </strong><strong>£27,840 </strong><strong>+ Company Van - vehicle can be used for personal use, Fuel card provided with claimable rate in line with pump costs</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#0c0909"><strong>Tax-free expense allowance: £520pa in addition to salary</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#0c0909"><strong>Type of contract: Permanent</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#0c0909"><strong>Schwartz</strong> is currently looking for a full-time <strong>Field Support Merchandiser to cover <span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Stowmarket/Bury St Edmunds </span></span></strong><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>and surrounding areas.</strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#0c0909">Working 40-hrs each week Monday – Saturday (with Wednesday off) this role allows for some flexibility, especially with start time. No Sunday work scheduled, only required at Christmas and double time is then paid. Some staying away from home is a requirement of this role however when working away days will be Monday to Friday.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#0c0909"><strong>MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:#0c0909"><span style="color:#0c0909">Develop and manage store contact relationships within the major supermarkets such as Tesco, ASDA and Morrisons.</span></li> <li style="color:#0c0909"><span style="color:#0c0909">Use technology to maintain availability and record great execution in store.</span></li> <li style="color:#0c0909"><span style="color:#0c0909">Collect and deliver stock to stores each day to ensure 100% availability of product on shelf and compliance to store plans.</span></li> <li style="color:#0c0909"><span style="color:#0c0909">Take full responsibility for maintaining store records including inventory.</span></li> <li style="color:#0c0909"><span style="color:#0c0909">Support when required other brands in the McCormick family.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#0c0909"><strong>CANDIDATE PROFILE</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:#0c0909"><span style="color:#0c0909"><strong>Full UK driving license (essential)</strong>, the right to work in the UK and a have a UK bank account.</span></li> <li style="color:#0c0909"><span style="color:#0c0909">Fluent in English.</span></li> <li style="color:#0c0909"><span style="color:#0c0909">Be able to work unsupervised and manage their own time to meet the required deadline.</span></li> <li style="color:#0c0909"><span style="color:#0c0909">Be prepared to stay away from home when required (accommodation and meal expenses covered).</span></li> <li style="color:#0c0909"><span style="color:#0c0909">Have a positive “can-do approach” managing relationships and expectations in stores.</span></li> <li style="color:#0c0909"><span style="color:#0c0909">Enjoy being out on the road and working independently.</span></li> <li style="color:#0c0909"><span style="color:#0c0909">Work as part of a wider team sharing ideas and good practice to drive business success.</span></li> <li style="color:#0c0909"><span style="color:#0c0909">Put the customers’ needs at the centre of everything they do.</span></li> <li style="color:#0c0909"><span style="color:#0c0909">Be confident with using technology.</span></li> <li style="color:#0c0909"><span style="color:#0c0909">Enjoy the physical elements of this role.</span></li> <li style="color:#0c0909"><span style="color:#0c0909">Previous merchandising, retail or hospitality (e.g. bar staff, waiting staff) experience is seen as an asset.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#0c0909"><strong>WHAT WE OFFER</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:#0c0909"><span style="color:#0c0909">Base salary: £27,840 per annum.</span></li> <li style="color:#0c0909"><span style="color:#0c0909">Fully expensed van (the vehicle can be used for personal use).</span></li> <li style="color:#0c0909"><span style="color:#0c0909">Fuel card with claimable rate in line with pump costs.</span></li> <li style="color:#0c0909"><span style="color:#0c0909">Tax-free expense allowance: £520 per annum in addition to base salary.</span></li> <li style="color:#0c0909"><span style="color:#0c0909">Permanent contract.</span></li> <li style="color:#0c0909"><span style="color:#0c0909">Company pension.</span></li> <li style="color:#0c0909"><span style="color:#0c0909">28 days holiday per annum.</span></li> <li style="color:#0c0909"><span style="color:#0c0909">4 x flexible Saturdays per annum.</span></li> <li style="color:#0c0909"><span style="color:#0c0909">Ongoing professional development.<a style="color:#0c0909" name="_Hlk154071410"></a></span></li> <li style="color:#0c0909"><span style="color:#0c0909"><a style="color:#0c0909" name="_Hlk160634231"></a><strong>SimplyHealth Cash Plan</strong> - 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.</span></li> </ul><p><span style="color:white">#LI-DNI</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#0c0808">Agencies: McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted, McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#0c0808">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#0c0808">As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.</span></p>