Merchandiser

With over 50 years of experience, Shires Equestrian is one of the leading names in the equestrian industry, supplying quality products for horse and rider.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Shires Equestrian due to the continuous growth and support we are looking at offering our database of customers. 

This position is a new role within the business of which we are looking for someone with creative flair and experience within retail merchandising.  Reporting directly to the UK Sales Manager you will be supporting the sales team in rolling out planograms into a range of equestrian outlets. 

You will be ideally located within an hour of the head office as the role will be based in Leominster with travel throughout the UK and Ireland.

Responsibilities include:

• Management of POS stock by assessing availability of marketing material available.

• Rolling out providing POS to customers and merchandising brands within Shires by visiting customers throughout the UK and Ireland and assessing the              needs of the customer.

• Working closely with Sales and Marketing when providing support to customers.

• Providing marketing support to retailers by assessing the needs of the customer based on the bronze, silver and gold marketing packages we offer.

• Liaising with marketing when rolling out launches of new ranges.

• Working with marketing regarding the design and improvements of packaging.

• Working with graphic design in ensuring all content for customers to use on websites and social media are up to date.

• Working closely with the field sales team by attending visits to understand customers’ requirements and space.

• Organising and delivering stands to customers, building and merchandising stock and displays.

• Creative flair is required as ideas need to be brought forward on POS requirements, planograms presented and rolled out.

What we offer:

• Salary £25k - £35k dependant on experience

• Company car/van provided.

• Laptop and Mobile phone.

• 28 days holiday (inc Bank Holidays)

• Staff discounts

• Free parking