Field Support Merchandiser

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 April 2026
LOCATION
Stowmarket
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£27,840 / year
CATEGORY
Sales & Marketing
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Merchandising Retail Customer Relationship Management Inventory Management Sales Communication Driving Time Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Field Support Merchandiser – Stowmarket / Bury St Edmunds

Salary:£27,840 + Company Van - vehicle can be used for personal use, Fuel card provided with claimable rate in line with pump costs

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

Type of contract: Permanent

Schwartz is currently looking for a full-time Field Support Merchandiser to cover  Stowmarket/Bury St Edmunds and surrounding areas.

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.

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 license (essential), the right to work in the UK and a have a UK bank account.
  • Fluent in English.
  • Be able to work unsupervised and manage their own time to meet the required deadline.
  • Be prepared to stay away from home when required (accommodation and meal expenses covered).
  • 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: £27,840 per annum.
  • 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.
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