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Field-based (in South East England /East Anglia Area) with travel & some overnight stays
The Company
Simpson Strong-Tie is a trusted leader in designing solutions for safer, stronger structures. With over 70 years of experience, we offer the UK and Europe's most extensive range of connectors, combining innovation, reliability, and flexibility.
Our commitment to quality and customer service drives everything we do, ensuring engineers and builders have the tools they need to deliver projects with confidence. Whatever the build, we're proud to offer complete peace of mind through products that perform under the toughest conditions.
We are now looking for a Merchandiser to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 37.5 hours per week.
The Benefits
Competitive Salary
Enhanced employer pension contributions
Life insurance (4x basic salary)
Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
BHSF medical cover
Generous long-service awards programme
33 days' holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
Employee network benefits
Company sick pay
Company van
Company mobile & laptop
This is a fantastic opportunity for a friendly and professional individual to develop great product knowledge and become an integral part of our world-class Sales Team.
Offering everything you need to get up to speed, you'll have the chance to take on an autonomous, field-based position that puts you in control of your own territory.
What's more, you'll benefit from an excellent rewards package, including a competitive salary and plenty of learning and development opportunities, along with the support of a successful global company, enabling you to thrive in your role.
So, if you're looking for a role where your people skills and independence really come into their own, read on and apply today.
The Role
As a Merchandiser, you will ensure our brand, products and point-of-sale materials are consistently presented to a high standard at retail stores throughout South East England and East Anglia.
Working directly with distributor partners, you will visit sites on a structured cycle, maintaining strong customer relationships, understanding evolving needs and ensuring the right materials and information are always available.
You will use your time in the field to identify opportunities for growth, spotting new leads, customer requirements and ways to strengthen our presence within each location.
Additionally, You Will
Provide basic product training to customers if required
Attend Trade shows and exhibitions as and when required
Liaise with the Sales Team regarding leads and client updates
About You
To be considered as a Merchandiser, you will need:
A proactive mindset and willingness to develop product knowledge
Excellent communication skills
Strong organisation and time management skills
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
At a minimum, GCSEs in English and Maths, or equivalent
Full, valid driving licence
Other organisations may call this role Field Merchandiser, Sales Merchandiser, Retail Merchandiser, Area Merchandiser, or Brand Merchandiser, Product Merchandiser, Merchandising Representative, Brand Representative, Field Marketing Executive, Trade Marketing Representative, or Field Representative.
Webrecruit and Simpson Strong-Tie are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
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