Retail Merchandiser

eXPD8; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading field marketing agency in Brighton seeks a Retail Merchandiser to create eye-catching displays and maintain product standards. You will work part-time, focusing on a variety of stores. Responsibilities include following guidelines, arranging products effectively, and building relationships with store staff. Ideal candidates have merchandising experience or passion, and strong communication skills. Flexible hours and training are provided.

Benefits

Flexible holiday and pay

Immediate access to GroceryAid

Rewards and incentive plans

Access wages before payday

Unlimited refer-a-friend scheme

Training and learning resources

Qualifications

• Experience or passion for merchandising, retail, or customer service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to own work within set timeframes and find solutions.
• Pride in delivering great standards and service for clients.
• Comfortable with manual handling.
• Willingness to accept home deliveries for some visits.
• Confident using a company tablet.

Responsibilities

• Follow merchandising standards and guidelines.
• Implement planograms for consistency.
• Arrange products on shelves for visibility and appeal.
• Set up promotional displays and signage.
• Build relationships with in-store colleagues.
• Provide accurate feedback to client account teams.

Skills

Merchandising experience or passion

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving initiative

Tools

Company tablet

Job description

Overview

Do you have what it takes to make the shelves irresistible to shoppers? Do you have a knack for spotting what looks good and creating eye-catching displays? Do you have an eye for detail? At eXPD8, we’re looking for a Retail Merchandiser based in the M44 6BA area. You’ll be part of a field-based retail merchandising team, working on behalf of exciting household name brands. This role is based in one area, with work opportunities across a variety of stores.

You will be responsible for ensuring fixtures are set up effectively, products and promotions are displayed attractively, and the shelves are well-stocked. This role covers Tesco Irlam – Fairhills Road and will work across a variety of categories including Toys. Working days/hours: 5, Sunday 11:00-16:00. Ad hoc work may be available as discussed and agreed.

Interested in learning more? Read on below.

Responsibilities

• Compliance and standards: follow merchandising standards and guidelines, store policies and procedures, and health and safety guidance.
• Planograms: follow and implement planograms 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, communicating prices, discounts, and special offers.
• Strong communication and 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.
• Ability to own your work within set timeframes and use initiative to find solutions.
• Takes pride in delivering great standards and service for clients.
• Comfortable with a bit of manual handling; you will move and arrange products from the warehouse to the shop floor.
• Willing to accept home deliveries of point-of-sale or stock items for some visits (you’ll be paid extra).
• Confident using a company tablet to download briefs, take photos, and answer questions about tasks.
• Full UK driving licence 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 have a reputation for delivering exceptional service to help our customers succeed in retail.
• People are our business, and we support, reward, and value our colleagues. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and a fully inclusive employer.

Benefits

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

Notes: Please disregard any stray codes or placeholders such as Z1 which appear at the end of the original description.