Company Merchandising Assistant - Head Office

Location: Colney Heath / Mobile throughout the branch network

Position Type: Permanent

About Lawsons

The Lawsons Group is a family-owned business that sells Timber, Fencing and Building materials to both the trade and DIY sectors. The first Lawsons business was formed in 1921 and the Group has now grown to 32 branches, has close to 750 employees, a turnover of £160m and is highly profitable and cash generative. Net assets now exceed £75m. The Group has grown rapidly over the last 2 years through several strategic acquisitions and further expansion is likely in the next 2-3 years.

The Role

These are newly created roles within the company. The merchandisers will report to the company merchandising manager and will work on upgrading branches throughout the Lawsons group to ensure products are displayed, stored, and laid out to maximise space, improve customer service and ultimately optimize sales and profitability. The successful candidates will form the new merchandising team and will report into our newly appointed Merchandising Manager. A fully expensed van will be provided to enable the merchandiser to carry out this role.

Key Accountabilities… 

• Laying out and installing internal and external displays, gondolas
• Filling shelves, labelling and bin locations as needed
• Moving stock and display equipment as needed around the group
• Ensuring POS is updated
• Help with promotional displays
• Assisting in gauging customer reactions to implemented changes
• Visiting the branch network as directed

We would love to meet someone with…

• A high attention to detail to ensure the effectiveness of displays
• An excellent ability to solve problems when unforeseen circumstances arise
• The ability to work on your own or as part of a group
• A full driving licence to travel to store/locations where required
• The ability to perform general manual handling tasks/li>

What is in it for you…

• Competitive Salary
• 22 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Death In Service Scheme
• Employee Assisted Programme

If you are interested in this position please email hr@lawsons.co.uk as we would love to hear from you!