Sales MerchandiserTobacco and Vaping IndustryArea: Galway, Sligo, MayoThis sales merchandising role in the Tobacco and vaping industry could be the role for you This role will give you the chance to work with one of Irelands leading field marketing companies on an international brand.Full Clean Drivers License requiredRole purpose:To take ownership of a geographic area and all tobacco/PRRP retail outlets within that territory and to deliver excellence in Merchandising principles and execution through the implementation of the clients initiatives and the development of strong relationshipsRole & Responsibilities Will IncludeBuild & maintain full distribution of all our clients products and NPD as and when they ariseMerchandising in the regions in primarily but not exclusively the convenience channelGenerating extra space for the brands and client's products by implementing store assortment optimisationMerchandising all client SKU's and replenishing stock on shelf, and building display units and feature displaysPlacing Point of Sale and Points of Interruption - enhancing Path to PurchaseMeeting Company Expectations for POS placement, Marketing materials, SEL's, Distribution and SpaceCall Completion of full journey plan on a weekly or period basisExecute in call activity and coverage in line with campaign plansCapturing & Reporting all in-store BAT & Competitor activity via handheldBuild and maintain local level relationshipsFlexibility may be needed from time to time (Festivals, Matches, events etc.)Essential qualifications / knowledge / experience:Problem solver with a can-do attitude that displays social intelligenceUnderstands the importance of Merchandising, Category Planning and planogramsMerchandising and product availability experience in the FMCG sectorProven record in delivering behaviors commensurate with company guidelinesProven record in building great working relationships with line managers, peers and customersGood interpersonal SkillsExcellent verbal, communication and personal organizational skills,Ability to overcome objections and strong business acumenKnowledge and experience of using tablet-based toolkits, CRM & auditing toolsFull clean driving licenseAt least 2 years' experience in this sectorPackageFrom 30-35k per annum (DOE)Bonus structure attached (OTE 20% of salary)Van providedFuel card suppliedToll tag suppliedLunch allowance €8 per dayExpenses receiptedPhone suppliedLaptop / Tablet supplied20 days holidaysSkillsFull clean driving license Merchandising Vaping Tobacco FMCG