Retail Merchandiser

TN United Kingdom; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading field marketing agency as a Retail Merchandiser and play a vital role in enhancing the shopping experience at Tesco. This position offers the chance to showcase your merchandising skills, ensuring products are displayed attractively and shelves are well-stocked. You'll work closely with store teams, adhering to merchandising standards and building strong relationships. With flexible working hours and a supportive environment, this role is perfect for those passionate about retail and customer service. Embrace the opportunity to bring joy to shoppers and make a difference in the retail landscape.

Benefits

Flexible holiday and pay options

Immediate access to GroceryAid

Access to eXPD8 Rewards

Access to PAYM8 for early wage access

Unlimited referral bonuses

Full induction and training

Qualifications

• Experience or passion for merchandising and retail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective fixture setups and attractive product displays.
• Build relationships with in-store colleagues and provide feedback.

Skills

Retail Merchandising

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Experience in Retail or Merchandising

Tools

Company Tablet

Job description

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We're looking for a Retail Merchandiser based in the BT42 area. You'll be an integral part of a field-based retail merchandising team, working primarily within The Entertainer concession within Tesco. There may be opportunities to work across other categories including, but not limited to, Books and Entertainment, Health and Beauty.

You will be responsible for ensuring the fixtures are set up effectively, products and promotions are displayed attractively, and the shelves are well-stocked.

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About the role:

This role will primarily be based within Tesco Ballymena.

Confirmed working hours: 10

Plus ad hoc work as interested and agreed!

• Expert at the Entertainer: You'll know the Entertainer brand and products inside and out, and share that knowledge with your team!
• Compliance and Standards: You'll know and adhere to merchandising standards, store policies, procedures, and health and safety guidelines. You'll follow and implement planograms, where provided, to ensure consistency and compliance with merchandising standards.
• Product Placement and Replenishment: You'll arrange and organise products on shelves and displays to maximise visibility and appeal.
• Promotional and Point of Sale Setup: You'll set up promotional displays and signage to communicate prices, discounts, and offers effectively.
• Strong 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 account teams via our feedback application, acting as the eyes and ears in the stores.

What makes you excellent:

• Experience of, or a passion for, merchandising, retail, and/or customer service
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to take ownership of your work within set time frames, using initiative to find solutions
• Pride in delivering high standards and service for our clients
• Comfort with manual handling: moving and arranging products from the warehouse to the shopfloor
• Willingness to accept home deliveries of point of sale or stock items for some visits (additional pay applies)
• Confidence using a company tablet to download briefs, take photos, and answer questions about tasks
• A full UK driving license and access to a car is a bonus!

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 pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service to help our customers succeed in retail.

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

We also offer:

• Flexible holiday and pay options
• Immediate access to GroceryAid for you and your family
• Access to eXPD8 Rewards with regular competitions and incentives
• Access to PAYM8 for early wage access
• Unlimited referral bonuses
• Full induction and training, with access to over 400 learning resources