Hi Reece. The merchandiser role is all about availability. if the stock is not there it does not sell. So we are more targeted on what we fill focusing on priority packs, ensuring coolers are to plan and the national agreed space is in situ. Prioritising is a key.

28 February, 2023 12:05

The main aim is to help improve the store with sales of our products by making sure that stock availability is correct.

28 February, 2023 12:09

Thank you Joe and Stephen. I touch of a few tasks you have mentioned above as I am an A Level student working in Waitrose and I have applied for the Apprenticeship Field Sales role but I am currently on the back list so wanted some deeper information for the role out in trade.

28 February, 2023 12:12

Are you set goals individually or by your team?

28 February, 2023 12:14

We have IPO's - Individual Performance objectives which are set by the business which helps support availability and drive sales in store.

28 February, 2023 12:15

Are you then rewarded if you meet your goals individually if you have met your individual performance objectives?

28 February, 2023 12:16

Yes we have qtr targets where if you achieve you're rewarded.

28 February, 2023 12:18

What does a day look like in the role of a Merchandiser out in Field Sales?

28 February, 2023 12:21

As an Apprentice would they get guidance with someone out in role for a little while first?

28 February, 2023 12:22

You will have a journey plan set out on which stores to visit, sign into store, carry out a store walk and make notes of what is needed from here you will go into warehouse and collect stock to fill the locations that are low or out of stock. If no stock available it's all about speaking with contacts to have SKU's checked. On average will spend 1hr in store and then move on to the next store.

28 February, 2023 12:26

Absolutely, anyone who joins the business gets a thorough induction and support from buddy's within the team

28 February, 2023 12:26

You also have an Account Executive who works in your stores as well as you, they have regular meetings with the store contacts about extra displays that we also fill when in store.
So it is important to have a good relationship ship with your account executives aswell

28 February, 2023 12:29

So does the Account Executive make the decisions on what displays and stock is in Store?
How many Stores does each individual have and how often do you visit the Store?

28 February, 2023 12:31

Hi Reece, what role/location have you applied for?

28 February, 2023 12:31

I have applied for the Apprenticeship Role. I submitted my application on 6th January and the area what is usually given for where I live had already been fulfilled.

28 February, 2023 12:33

Thanks Reece, the application process for the Field Sales Apprentices closed before christmas.. is it definitely in field sales that you applied for? just want to check we're giving you the right information for the right role :)

28 February, 2023 12:34

An account executive will be the one who develops the store through working with store management by driving activation that supports a WIN WIN. The number of stores will be dependent on territory and location.

28 February, 2023 12:35

A lovely lady called Nicki said that she would put me on the back list if an Apprenticeship position became available

28 February, 2023 12:35

Thanks Reece, unfortunately the apprenticeship roles are now closed. Are you open to other roles outside of the apprenticeship? and do you have a full UK license?

28 February, 2023 12:36

Hi Evie - Yes I do have a full UK driving license and I have my own vehicle. I am doing my A Level Exams May/June time, dates have not been set. I would love to find out what other roles outside of an Apprenticeship you have.

28 February, 2023 12:40

Hi Reece, thats great to hear, pop me an email and we can keep in touch on what roles we have available in your area - eschofield@ccep.com :)

28 February, 2023 12:42

Many thanks Evie. I will email you today and enclose my CV for your perusal.

28 February, 2023 12:44

Thank you everyone for your time and support on this live chat. It has answered a lot of my questions about Field Sales.

28 February, 2023 12:52

All the best Reece.

28 February, 2023 12:54