Jobs in Thatcham

Why work for us?

We’re more than just tools and we offer more than just a job. We’ve been family run since day one so working at Draper Tools is about being a part of the extended Draper family - a family that is rich in history, heritage and continued success.

We know our people make our company what it is and our teams are passionate about new ideas, new ways of working and continuous improvement, so we work hard to make sure each person has the tools they need to thrive and succeed.

People enjoy working for us; we welcome, invest in and value our employees and one in six have worked for Draper for more than 25 years!

We are looking for a Merchandiser to maintain customer displays, ensuring they are kept up to date and well stocked. Working closely with our sales team across Northern Ireland and our customers, you will ensure our in-store presence is maximised, whilst also spotting opportunities to boost sales and brand loyalty. If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, we’d love to hear from you!

About the RoleWorking as our Merchandiser your role will include:

Setting up and maintaining new and existing Draper Tools displays within our extensive stockist base.
Identifying and developing new sales opportunities when visiting customers.
Ensuring all customer re-stock cards are kept up to date.
Maintaining maximum stock levels and ensuring customer displays are always neat, tidy and well presented.
Taking responsibility for setting up and dismantling trade show stands and displays.
Coordinating warranty repairs with our service centres and stockists.
Regularly using and demonstrating product samples, particularly for specified products.
Providing efficient and timely responses to general administration, expense claims and reporting requirements.
Attending end-user trade shows as required, which may involve weekend working.
Generating and implementing an efficient journey plan to effectively manage the area.
Providing cover for Area Sales Managers as required.

Requirements

Previous experience of hand and power tools is essential
Strong administrative skills
Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
Able to build and maintain excellent relationships
Able to manage own tasks and prioritise workload
Results-driven, self-motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team
Clean driving licence
Strong IT skills

Full-time role with travel to different locations across Northern Ireland on a daily basis. Flexibility on working hours will be required with very occasional travel to Head Office.

Benefits

As our Merchandiser your benefits will include:

Company van
25 days holiday with the ability to purchase additional leave
Day off for your birthday
Pension scheme
Medical cash plan providing cash back on everyday medical costs
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Private health scheme *
Staff discount on Draper products with significant savings available
Employee discount scheme - discounts on gym memberships, groceries, holidays and more
Long service bonus and awards*
Death in Service Insurance
Ad-hoc rewards and recognition

*After qualifying period

If you are interested in this position, please click the link. This will direct you to our Applicant Tracking System where you will be able to apply for the role.

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