“In 2003 I joined Mills as a Marketing Assistant and before long I had worked towards becoming a Sales & Marketing Executive with staff management responsibilities. In April 2007 I was given an opportunity build upon my role to venture into the world of buying. My current role is now split into three key areas:

1 – To oversee the production of all internal and external communications, such as the weekly bulletin, 3 weekly production briefs, point of sale, in-store theatre, leaflets etc.

2 – Manage a team of Buying Support Administrators, each administrator supports a buyer with the implementation of ranges, costs and retails on our EPOS system.

3 – Manage the Confectionery Category, I meet with suppliers on a regular basis, discuss sales performance against the market place, category ranges, planogram compliance, new product development, 3 weekly promotional activity and work together to drive sales forward. Profit margins, waste and stock levels are very important and must be monitored.”
Joanne Scorer - Confectionery Buyer/Sales and Marketing Executive
Mills House

“Working at Mills House brings new challenges and opportunities on a day to day basis making every day different. You never quite know what each day will bring and this makes the job both interesting and rewarding.”
Diane Robbie - PA to Commercial Director
Mills House

“Mills provides good training and support for all colleagues. The company has a friendly and personal feel, as every member of staff has the opportunity to meet Nigel Mills, Group Managing Director.”
Pat Telfer - Customer Service Colleague
Darlington Branch

“I am responsible for the Fresh and Chilled section. My duties include; general shop retail work, till work and cash handling etc. I like working for Mills as I enjoy retail, it’s a decent place to work and very convenient.”
Peter Jarvis - Fresh and Chilled Category Captain
West Monkseaton Branch

“I am responsible for the News Section. I enjoy working for Mills and have been here for 11 years. It is a nice atmosphere, I like all of the staff and we all get on well. It’s a happy crew!”
Audrey George - News Category Captain
Cramlington Branch