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Barrus are currently looking for a Merchandiser (based in the Home Counties – ideally around the areas of Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire) to service their garden centres, specialist machinery outlets and many national and independent retailers.

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An exciting opportunity to join Barrus’ Garden Tools & Accessories Team
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A great British company founded in 1917, Barrus is proud to have achieved over 100 years in business.  Barrus operates across three diverse market sectors Marine, Garden and Industrial and is one of the UK’s leading importers and distributors of engines, engine-powered equipment, garden tools and accessories.

 

The Garden Tools and Accessories Division offers an extensive range of quality garden hand tools, accessories and powered products from the well-respected brands of WOLF-Garten, Wilkinson Sword and Town & Country.

 

Barrus are currently looking for a Merchandiser (based in the Home Counties – ideally around the areas of Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire) to service their garden centres, specialist machinery outlets and many national and independent retailers.

 

The Role:

Responsibilities to include effective placement of visual display stands and materials in garden centres and specialist machinery outlets, assistance in setting up and manning of events and trade shows, stock and materials budget control, and excellent customer service to drive through sales.

 

The successful candidate will ideally have experience of the Garden Centre and Retail trades, be self-motivated, able to work on their own and as part of a team, have excellent customer service skills and the ability to represent the Company professionally to all.  A full driving licence is essential as a Company vehicle will be provided.  Some overnight stays may be required, as well as visits to Barrus HQ.  Full product training will be provided.

 

A competitive package will be offered to the right candidate.

 

 

To find out more about Barrus please visit www.barrus.co.uk

Please apply enclosing your full CV to: Recruitment, E.P. Barrus Ltd, Glen Way, Launton Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4UR or email: recruitment@barrus.co.uk

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