Field Based Merchandiser and Trainer Swadlincote Salary: £25,000 per annum Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, between the hours of 08:00 - 17:00 (A degree of flexibility is required with around the hours due to travel) Some overnight stay may be required with the role. PERMANENT OPPORTUNITY Benefits: 21 days per annum Christmas break, no holiday Company pension Bike to work scheme On site parking Job Role: The main role and responsibilities of the Merchandiser and Trainer is to travel to Trade Exhibitions and client sites to provide Sales and Training demonstrations of customer products. The successful applicant will be a strong communicator who can Duties: Driving the company van to trade, training and exhibitions. Arriving at customers depots in good time to set up the demonstration van. Assembling display stands and POS, banners, and literature. Be able to demonstrate and inform customers of the features and benefits of company product range to the highest of standards. To arrange visits in conjunction with ASM's and BDM's. Training customers employees and management staff on company products. Cleaning and generally keeping display stands in good working condition. Booking and organising overnight accommodation whilst keeping within the company expenditure boundaries. Dailey and weekly maintenance of the display van and keeping to proper service intervals and informing your line manager of any unexpected expenditure. Data capturing - To capture data of installers and any other visitors to the van during trade days and exhibitions. Dealing with customer queries in a courteous and efficient manner. Ensure company policy of phone answering is maintained, ensuring all customers receive a call-back on the same day. Developing key relationships with local tradesman and merchants to develop business leads. Technical Knowledge / Qualifications: Previous van driving experience is essential for the role. A full UK Driving licence is essential. Must be a strong communicator who can build relationships within a face-to-face customer environment. Organised and able to plan and manager own diary and workload. If you have not heard from us within 48 hours, then please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. This role is being advertised by Kenect Professional who are acting as an Employment Agency regarding this vacancy.