Business Development Merchandiser

A Little Bit About LindtWe are a premium chocolate manufacturer established in 1845 operating in over 86 countries around the World. Guided by our Global purpose to Enchant the World with Chocolate and UK vision of Creating Moments to Make Everyone Feel Special, we have around 400 team members in the UK across our Head Office, Retail, and Field Sales divisions. We are a Top 20 Great Place to Work and are proud of our incredible people, our unique values-led culture and our iconic market leading brands such as LINDOR & GOLD BUNNY.

We’re also proud of being one of the few bean-to-bar chocolate makers in the world, where we control every step of our chocolate production.

Where you’ll be basedThis role is field-based around the locations of Newcastle Upon Tyne and surrounding areas.

How you could help us to Enchant the World with ChocolateWe have an exciting opportunity where you could be a part of our incredible team.

In this role you will be a Business Development Merchandiser across Newcastle and Surrounding Areas, on a permanent basis.

Key Responsibilities IncludeCalling on grocery multiples within your territory area with particularly focus on stock management, shelf management, promotional compliance, and relationship managementEnsuring all promotional activity within accounts on your territory is correct, including POSAchieving added value targets, promotional and planogram compliance as agreed by the national account teamEnsuring that all stores comply with centrally agreed planogramsCompiling and working to Journey plans according to appropriate call sequencesField Sales AdministrationDeliver outstanding premium visibility in store through relationship building and influencing in store contacts/managementWhat Experience You’ll BringLive on/or close to territory (Newcastle and surrounding areas)Have some experience of working in a customer-facing roleHave the ability to build solid customer relationshipsHave an outgoing, confident personalityDemonstrate drive for results, and ambitionDemonstrate a drive for owning their own developmentBe educated to A level or above (Degree level preferred)Show good numerical and written skillsHave good planning and organisation skillsPrevious experience in merchandising, retail, or sales is desirable but not essentialFull UK Driving LicenceBeing yourself every dayWe want everyone at Lindt feel safe to be themselves, ensuring they are empowered, represented, celebrated and included in our workplace. You’ll notice this throughout the recruitment process; in our ‘dress for your day’ policy and through our proactive DE&I strategy.

Living our values everydayAt Lindt UK, our values guide us in everything we do. Being Passionately Lindt, Always Evolving, Building Real Relationships, Acting Responsibly and Making An Impact are an integral part of life here at Lindt.

What You Can Expect From UsIn return for everything that you’ll bring, we can offer you an exciting role in a fast-growing organisation, where we’ll provide an environment where you will thrive, feel supported and fulfil your career aspirations. As well as supporting your physical and mental wellbeing, as part of our offering, you will receive a competitive compensation and benefits package including; competitive salary, bonus, pension, life cover, chocolate allowance; chocolate give-aways, chocolate discount, £100 personal incentive, birthday day off and so much more!