Newsquest Media Group

Merchandiser

Newsquest Media Group  •  Norwich, GB (Onsite)  •  5 days ago
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Job Description

Merchandiser

Application Deadline: 22 June 2026

Department: Events and Marketing

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Norwich

Reporting To: Darron McLoughlin

We are looking for a proactive and motivated Merchandiser to join our successful team, covering Ipswich and North Suffolk. This is a field-based role where you will play a key part in driving retail sales and maximising the visibility of our publications, including the Ipswich Star, East Anglian Times, Beccles & Bungay Journal, Suffolk Magazine, and Norfolk Magazine

Working independently across a defined territory, you will build strong relationships with retail partners, ensuring our titles are consistently well-presented, fully stocked, and supported by effective point-of-sale materials. You’ll also identify opportunities to grow distribution and enhance brand presence within your area.

Key Responsibilities

  • Visit newsagents, supermarkets and retail outlets within your territory on a regular basis
  • Maintain strong working relationships with store staff and managers
  • Ensure all titles are fully stocked and clearly displayed in line with agreed plans
  • Implement and maintain point-of-sale materials to maximise visibility
  • Identify and act on opportunities to increase product availability and distribution
  • Provide daily reports and feedback on store visits and performance
  • Monitor competitor activity and highlight opportunities for improvement
  • Work towards targets focused on improving sales and distribution

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • Highly motivated and target-driven, with a strong focus on delivering results
  • Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with a wide range of people
  • Professional and reliable, representing Newsquest brands to a high standard
  • Able to work independently, using initiative to manage your own territory effectively
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (essential)
  • Previous merchandising or retail experience is beneficial but not essential, as full training will be provided

Benefits

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
  • Holiday buy scheme for extra flexibility
  • Structured career progression & ongoing training
  • Pension plan
  • Employee Helpline counselling and advice
  • Perks & discounts including:
    • Gym membership
    • Cycle to Work scheme
    • Eye care
    • Retail discounts
  • Team building days & annual volunteer charity day
Newsquest Media Group

About Newsquest Media Group

We are a media company with a difference. We are committed to bringing a voice to your region by investing in a passionate team of journalists who proudly serve their communities by sharing authoritative news that readers trust. Our sales teams provide local businesses with highly responsive digital advertising and marketing solutions.

We are one of the largest regional news publishers in the UK and have a portfolio of more than 250+ local news brands and magazines online and in print. With an online audience of 41 million users a month and 7 million readers a week in print, our content is read by a substantial proportion of the UK population.

In addition to our local news brands, we own a number of digital pure play and specialist media businesses such as s1jobs and s1homes, Exchange & Mart, and Newsquest Specialist Media. We also own LOCALiQ, an award-winning digital marketing agency that specialises in driving more leads, increasing online growth and generating return on marketing investment on behalf of thousands of UK SMBs.

Our parent company is Gannett Inc, the largest news publisher in the US. Gannett is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Industry
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Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Newport, GB
Year Founded
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Website
newsquest.co.uk
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