Format & Development Merchandiser

About the role

We have an opportunity available to join our Format and Development Team as a field based Format & Development Merchandiser. You will be responsible for delivering the new store and refit program for Budgens, Londis, Premier and Family shopper in the south and midlands. This is a full time role working 38 hours per week over 5 days.

This is a regional role predominantly covering the south and midlands and due to the nature of the role travel is required. A car allowance is available, where applicable. More details about this can be discussed at interview. 

Main Responsibilities

• Organising and attending site meetings at stores along with Retail Development Managers (RDM), shop fitters and signage companies to discuss scope of works and brand expectations.
• Taking ownership and being the point of contact for the project, liaising between the retailer, RDM, shop fitter and signage company.
• Articulate layout changes that might be required before the project starts or during the project to ensure the merchandising team have a fully accurate plan to work from.
• Work alongside RDMs, Planners and Merchandisers to ensure stores are following brand guidelines.
• Managing shopfitters on site to ensure specifications are being followed and resolving any issues that may arise.
• Review and ordering equipment based on brand and site requirements.
• Ensure imagery and POS is fit for purpose and within current promotions / brand guidelines.

You will need

• You will need to be prepared to travel as the role does involve many site visits across the South and Midlands
• Previous project management or store development experience.
• Expert working knowledge of all our brands including Premier, Budgens, Londis and Family Shopper.
• High level communication skills to be able to manage a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Organisational skills to manage multiple projects at once.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good IT skills

What's in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
• A great holiday package

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