Job Description

32,000 per annum plus performance bonus

Junior Merchandiser

32,000 per annum plus bonus and fantastic benefits

40 hours per week,Monday-Friday. Based onsite - BA7

Due to the location of the Estate a driving license is recommended for this role

Advert closes:10 November 2025

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Keep the shelves stocked,the data sharp,and our supply flow seamless - become the heartbeat of our merchandising team!

Our Junior Merchandiser

Your day-to-day will include

reviewing stock movements

,

raising purchase orders

,communicating with suppliers,and

booking deliveries

with our warehouse team. This

hands-on role

blends stock management,supplier liaison,and data analysis while collaborating closely with Production,Buying,Retail,and E-com to keep operations smooth and support business growth. You'll also

monitor shelf-life data

,track wastage,and

chase late deliveries

,ensuring every product reaches the right place at the right time.

Key Responsibilities

Manage supplier relationships,raising POs and negotiating terms. Produce weekly trade reports with clear,insightful commentary. Partner with Buying to forecast and manage stock across categories. Review the order book; pace deliveries to rate of sale. Work with Goods-In and Accounts to reconcile invoices and request credit notes. Monitor the delivery calendar and proactively chase late orders. Track shelf life/BBE to minimise wastage through regular reporting. Keep supplier/product data current and set up new products on our systems.

What we can offer

A

positive workplace environment

with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally. Stay in shape with our complimentary use of our

gym

and wellbeing classes. Look after your wellbeing with complimentary access to our

Spa

and swimming pools and our exclusive benefit of

50% off Spa Treatments

. Enjoy shopping in both our shops on estate and online with

30% discount

for all our colleagues and

free delivery

for any online purchases. Discover exclusive perks with our

Discounted hotel stays

for staff,accompanied by a fantastic

30% discount

at our restaurants. Complimentary

garden membership

for the Newt and our partner gardens including the Eden Project,Kew Gardens and The Lost Gardens of Heligan. Complimentary

staff meal

each shift - crafted by our dedicated kitchen team,often featuring fresh produce from our estate. We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our colleague recognition programme

"Newt Awards"

with the opportunity to achieve a variety of amazing rewards including a

complimentary Hotel Stay

. Support from our

Employee Assistance Programme

for both yourself and your family including

unlimited 24/7 remote GP appointments

. A team that knows how to have fun with regular team engagement activities including

Fun Squad

events,which include activities such as Go-Karting and Wine Tasting,to name but a few. Up to

30 days annual leave

each year for our full-time team.

What we're looking for

Excellent Excel skills. Solid grasp of finance workflows:sales orders,POs and invoicing. Experience in retail,procurement or merchandising for consumer products. Supplier-relations confidence,including basic negotiation. Understanding of warehouse ops and the goods-in process. Strong written and verbal communication. Fantastic time management; able to juggle multiple priorities. Collaborative teammate across finance,warehouse ops,buyers and producers.

Where you'll be working

The Product Team is responsible for every aspect of product across the estate covering retail in our shops and online,products for hospitality,events and wholesale. The team includes buying and merchandising,new product development,packaging and procurement.



The Product Team will work alongside the various internal departments to help to develop the product proposition of the key pillars of the estate:hotel,gardens,visitor attractions as well as the butchery,creamery,productive growing and bakery,adding products that complement these pillars and fit with The Newt's vision:prioritising seasonality,sourcing or producing the highest quality products,and using local suppliers where possible.



Inside of the Product Team,the Merchandising Team keeps accurate stock control of food,drinks,packaging and consumables. Our aim is to keep all lines in stock whilst minimising wastage via careful tracking of BBE dates. We keep clear,managed records of stock to give the wider estate full visibility on product availability from our centralised warehouse.

Who are we -- The Newt in Somerset

Nestled within an expanse of rolling fields and steeped in ancient history,our luxury country estate stands as a haven of refined elegance,inviting guests to explore acres of captivating gardens,meandering pathways,and enriching exhibitions - accessible 364 days a year for our members. Our hotel extends a warm welcome,offering a home-away-from-home experience where impeccable service flourishes in an ambiance of unassuming sophistication. Beyond the estate,the Newt's essence remains tangible,with our Ecommerce teams delivering our finest products to homes,while media and membership endeavours keep them informed of our latest developments. Behind the scenes,a tapestry of talented teams - from Housekeeping to HR,Finance to Farming - collaborates harmoniously,crafting an unforgettable journey of growth,development,and innovation,where every contribution creates unparalleled experiences.



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