Retail Merchandiser

Expd8 Limited; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading field marketing agency in the UK is looking for a Retail Merchandiser in the Barnard Castle area. You'll be responsible for displaying products attractively, ensuring merchandising standards, and building relationships with store teams. Ideal candidates will have a passion for retail and strong communication skills. The role includes working in various locations and offers flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Experience or passion for merchandising, retail, or customer service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently within set timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Know and follow merchandising standards and health guidance.
• Follow and implement planograms for compliance.
• Organise products on shelves to maximise appeal.
• Set up promotional displays and signage.
• Build good relationships with store colleagues.
• Provide feedback to client account teams.

Skills

Experience in merchandising

Excellent communication skills

Initiative in problem-solving

Pride in service delivery

Comfort with manual handling

Tablet usage for tasks

Job description

Overview

If so, at eXPD8, we're looking for a Retail Merchandiser based in the DL12 8BH area. You'll be an integral part of a field-based retail merchandising team, working on behalf of exciting household name brands. Although you will be based in one area, there are work opportunities across a variety of different stores.

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

Interested in learning more? Read on below...

Role details

Location: Morrisons Barnard Castle area (variety of categories including DVDs, Books, Games).

Confirmed working days/hours: 5. Start time 09:30 am. Plus ad hoc work as agreed.

Responsibilities

• Compliance and Standards: Know and follow merchandising standards, store policies and procedures, and health and safety guidance.
• Planogram execution: Follow and implement planograms provided to ensure consistency and compliance with merchandising standards.
• Product Placement and Replenishment: Arrange and organise products on shelves and displays to maximise visibility and appeal.
• Promotional and Point of Sale Setup: Set up promotional displays and signage to communicate prices, discounts, and special offers.
• Relationship building: Build and maintain good working relationships with in-store colleagues, particularly department and store managers.
• Feedback: Provide accurate and timely feedback to client account teams via the 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.
• Thrive on owning your own work within set timeframes and using your own initiative to find solutions.
• Take pride in delivering great standards and service for clients.
• Be comfortable with manual handling and moving/arranging products from the warehouse to the shopfloor.
• 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.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a car is a bonus.

About us

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

People are our business, so we work hard to ensure they are supported, rewarded, and valued. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and a fully inclusive employer.