Job Description

My prestigious client in the Lincoln area is looking for an Merchandiser on an ongoing temporary basis. This will be working 5 days out of 7 with the occasional weekend.
The key role is ensuring catering goods are displayed creatively and consistently in units to raise customer awareness and sales. The post holder will develop consistent signage and pricing strategies across units and coordinate promotions and themes with the Development Chef.

We are looking for someone keen to increase standards, train staff and maximise sales.

Key Responsibilities:
" Implement regular signage and product display audits at all outlets, and work with teams to resolve issues arising as a result of these audits.
" Work with suppliers to launch new products on a regular basis, ensuring the products are optimally displayed to customers to maximise new product sales potential.
" Produce and implement merchandising plans for all outlets including setup, plan-o-gram, and execution (where appropriate), along with the stocking, fronting facing and rotating of products.
" Undertake promotional campaigns with the management team as required promoting products to customers.
" Develop new labels for homemade goods in partnership with the Development Chef.
" Produce and distribute point of sale advertising material, signage and menus relating to food offers.
" Monitor EPOS and stock data to manage sales mix, profitability and make stock deletion recommendations.
" Support the Management team to manage and monitor Food Safety and Health and Safety within the department. Take appropriate action for any identified hazards or near misses encountered.
" Lead by example and assist operationally across the department as required.
" Implement operational contingency plans and allocate ad hoc responsibilities where required.

Criteria
Retail experience
Food safety certificate Level 2
Good at presentation of merchandise with a great attention to detail
Till trained
Good eye for the merchandising of ready to go food products
Good working knowledge of health and Safety Regulations
Competent computer user
Supervisory skills



This is a full time ongoing temporary position working 5 out of 7 days
The starting rate for this position will be £9.50 rising to £11.53 after 12 weeks
If you believe you have the relevant skills for this position, please apply online or call Becky on 01522 528115