Field Retail Merchandiser

At Beiersdorf, we want to help people feel good about their skin – and our commitment goes far beyond caring for skin. For 140 years, we have developed innovative skin and body care products for well-known brands such as NIVEA, Eucerin and Elastoplast.

The Field Retail Merchandiser delivers in-store excellence in execution adhering to Beiersdorf’s key principles of ‘The Perfect Store’. Working across our key brands of Nivea, Elastoplast and Eucerin you will deliver increased visibility and merchandising through the implementation of off shelf displays. You will report on in store findings to various stakeholders and ensure that all KPI’s are delivered through continuous improvement.

(Monday - Friday, no weekends)

The role covers Essex and East London areas.

Your Tasks

In-Store Compliance and KPI Execution

• Ensure compliance with in-store execution standards and meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Increase intervention values and maximise opportunities for growth.

Relationship Management

• Maintain a call file of stores and build relationships with key contacts.
• Facilitate improved in-store plans that benefit Beiersdorf, such as implementing Front of Store (FOS) displays.

Stakeholder Interaction

• Interact with key stakeholders to ensure clear communication regarding strategic priorities, retailer objectives, and PICOS (Plan, Implement, Control, Optimise, Sustain).

Stock Monitoring

• Monitor stock levels and take corrective actions for book stock errors.
• Ensure compliance with promotional activities in-store.

Reporting and Analysis

• Deliver monthly and annual intervention values, translating them into Net Sales value by retailer.
• Report on progress and feedback interventions to the Regional Field Operations Manager.
• Communicate compliance issues to National Account Managers (NAMs) for their respective retailers.
• Regularly report on competitor activities.

Utilisation of Tools and Systems

• Ensure all tools and systems, such as Trax, are fully utilized in all stores.
• Input all interventions at the store level to capture full value.

Performance Standards

• Maintain a full understanding of each retailer’s expected standards of performance and conduct within the store.
• Promote Beiersdorf’s core values and company image to all customers

Your Profile

• The role would suit a Graduate or an individual from a retail background
• Good organisational and planning skills
• Relationship building
• Performance oriented
• Commercial awareness
• Previous field sales experience desirable
• This is a regional role therefore you must be able to drive on a daily basis

At Beiersdorf, we see you as a person – far beyond your title or role. Our goal is to provide the flexibility and support you need for your professional and personal success through our work environment. That is why we have a lot to offer!

We offer a competitive salary along with an annual bonus (subject to conditions) and company car. Other benefits include:- 25 days holiday (buy and sell holidays), Defined contribution Pension, Private medical & dental insurance, Discounts on products.

We embrace Diversity and Inclusion and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all of our applicants – regardless of race, gender, age, religion and beliefs, sexual orientation & gender identity, disability, cultural, ethnic or national origins.

We act according to our purpose, WE CARE BEYOND SKIN, and take responsibility for our consumers, our employees, the environment and society.