Merchandising Team Leader

eXPD8; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading field marketing agency is seeking a Merchandising Team Leader based in Glasgow. In this role, you will supervise and train a team, manage merchandising tasks, and build relationships with retailers. The ideal candidate will have experience in retail merchandising and excellent communication skills. Join us to support iconic brands and deliver exceptional service.

Benefits

Flexible holiday and pay

Immediate access to GroceryAid

Access to eXPD8 Rewards

Access to PAYM8

Unlimited refer-a-friend scheme

Full induction and training

Qualifications

• Experience in retail merchandising and/or customer service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Supervisory or training experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Support merchandising schedule coordination for your area.
• Ensure compliance with merchandising standards and health guidelines.
• Arrange product displays to maximize visibility and appeal.
• Set up promotional displays and signage effectively.
• Build relationships with in-store colleagues and provide feedback.

Skills

Retail merchandising

Team supervision

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Job description

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Are you an experienced merchandiser looking for the next step in your career? Do you have a passion for managing people?

We're looking for a Merchandising Team Leader based in the Glasgow area. You'll be an integral part of a field-based retail merchandising team, working in a range of high street retailers on behalf of exciting household name brands. We work across a variety of categories including: Books and Entertainment, Fashion, Grocery, Health and Beauty, Beers, Wines and Spirits, and Toys.

You'll be supervising and training your team to ensure they're delivering excellent service for our clients and meeting all agreed measures and deadlines. Merchandising tasks include setting up Point of Sale displays, checking stock levels, and replenishing fixtures. Every day is different and rewarding! This role is ideal for experienced merchandisers looking to step up to the next level in their career.

Interested in learning more? Read on below...

About the role:

The ideal recruitment area is Springburn Glasgow, with the full area of responsibility including Glasgow, West Dunbartonshire, Paisley, and Argyll & Bute.

The contracted hours are 30 per week. You will conduct supervisory tasks for 12 hours per week at a rate of £12.70 and client merchandising tasks for 18 hours per week at a rate of £12.21.

• Supervising: You'll support the coordination of the merchandising schedule for merchandisers in your area. You'll coach and train colleagues on merchandising principles and the correct processes to ensure high-quality service to our clients.
• Compliance and Standards: You'll act as a compliance champion, ensuring adherence to merchandising standards, store policies, procedures, and health and safety guidelines. You'll follow and implement planograms to maintain consistency and compliance.
• Product Placement and Replenishment: You'll arrange and organize products on shelves and displays to maximize visibility and appeal.
• Promotional and Point of Sale Setup: You'll set up promotional displays and signage to communicate prices, discounts, and offers effectively.
• Communication and Relationship Building: You'll build and maintain good relationships with in-store colleagues, particularly department and store managers. You'll provide accurate and timely feedback to our client teams via our feedback application, acting as the eyes and ears in the stores.

What makes you excellent:

• Willing to travel across the defined area
• A full UK driving license and access to a car for business purposes
• Comfortable with manual handling, including moving and arranging products from warehouse to shopfloor
• Experience in retail merchandising, retail, and/or customer service
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently within set timeframes, using initiative to find solutions
• Pride in delivering high standards and excellent service
• Experience supervising, training, or coaching colleagues is a bonus
• Willing to accept home deliveries of point of sale or stock items for some visits (paid extra)
• Confident using a company tablet to download briefs, take photos, and answer questions about tasks

What makes us excellent:

We are one of the UK's largest field marketing agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting iconic brands and retailers. We have a reputation for delivering exceptional service to ensure our clients succeed in retail.

People are our business, so we work hard to support, reward, and value our staff. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and a fully inclusive employer.

We offer:

• Flexible holiday and pay
• Immediate access to GroceryAid for you and your family
• Access to eXPD8 Rewards with regular competitions and incentives
• Access to PAYM8 to access wages before payday
• Unlimited refer-a-friend scheme
• Full induction and training with access to over 400 learning resources