Merchandiser

Woodlodge Products Ltd 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. Woodlodge distributes products to over 2,000 garden centres and retail outlets nationwide.

Woodlodge now has 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 Responsibilities

• Drive sales through effective visual display merchandising, point of sale, promotions and reducing markdowns

• Delivering a very high standard of customer service

• Discussing our range of products with customers and secure add on sales when appropriate

• Processing credit requests with garden centres when necessary

• Placement of stands and benches within garden centre

• Securely fixing point of sale on the stands and displays

• Maintaining a clean and tidy workspace that is safe for both yourself and the general public

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

Essential

• Exceptional organisational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritise appropriately

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective team and supplier relationships

• Capable of lifting heavy items on a regular basis

• Happy to work outside

• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of the garden centre/wholesale/FMCG industry

• Ambition to create trust with our customers and build relationships to take on sales merchandiser role to take responsibility for the sales and merchandising of Ireland

Personal Characteristics

• Tenacious 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 days

Schedule:

• Monday – Friday, with occasional Saturdays as required during the busy seasons

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: On the road

Reporting to: Area Sales Representative

Salary: up to £30,000 - £34,000 pa DOE + (1.5x daily rate) for Saturdays DOE

Location: Ireland

Company Benefits

• 23 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 scheme

Benefits:

• Additional leave

• Bereavement leave

• Company events

• Company pension

• Cycle to work scheme

• Employee discount

• Enhanced maternity leave

• Enhanced paternity leave

• Flexitime

• Free Parking

• Health & wellbeing programme

• Life insurance

• Sick pay