Responsibilities

• Merchandising:
• Support the planning and execution of merchandising initiatives across retail outlets and catering locations.
• Ensure promotional materials, point-of-sale displays, signage, and product presentations are maintained to a high standard.
• Coordinate seasonal campaigns, product launches, and themed events and ensuring they translate to the shop floor and counters
• Monitor stock presentation, planograms and visual merchandising compliance across locations.
• Assist with analysing sales performance and customer purchasing trends to identify merchandising opportunities.
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain promotional assets and product information.
• Maintain accurate records of merchandising plans, promotional calendars, and campaign activity.
• Digital Marketing
• Create weekly digital menus and labels for compliance and accuracy in food safety legislations, KPIs and service level agreements

Requirements

• Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification
• A current, sound knowledge and awareness of the key issues affecting the high street and retail industry in its entirety, including those pertinent and particular to this role and its organisational environment
• A working knowledge of operational compliance for Health & Safety Regulations related to retail and catering business operations, including an up-to-date knowledge of the latest requirements
• Sound written communication skills commensurate with the requirements the post
• IT literate with a good understanding of industry –relevant software systems and processes
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Evidence of readily accepting individual accountability and effective use of initiative
• Ability to manage and prioritise own workload in meeting requirements/deadlines on a similar scope and scope
• Previous experience in merchandising, marketing, retail administration, or a similar role.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.

Preferred

• Experience within retail, hospitality, catering, or food service sectors.
• Knowledge of graphic design software such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools.
• Understanding of digital marketing analytics and reporting.
• Experience coordinating events or promotional campaigns.
• Familiarity with content management systems and email marketing platforms.

Benefits

• Generous Time Off
• Savour a well-balanced blend of work and personal time with our generous annual leave allowance (30 days including bank holidays)
• Pension Contributions with Extra Spice
• Prepare for your future with a pension plan that goes beyond the basics – 5% from you, matched with a hearty 5% from us
• Life Assurance
• Our life assurance plan is here to provide peace of mind, so you can focus on serving up excellence
• Cycle Scheme
• Get a healthy and eco-friendly start to each day with our cycle scheme – perfect for working up an appetite!
• Comprehensive Family Leave Benefits
• When life serves up big changes, we’re here to support you with a menu of family leave benefits designed so you can make memories as you care for your family.