Retail Merchandiser

eXPD8; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading field marketing agency in the UK is seeking a Retail Merchandiser to work at Tesco Werrington. The role involves ensuring attractive product displays and compliance with merchandising standards. The ideal candidate should have a passion for retail and excellent communication skills. Benefits include flexible holiday and access to numerous learning resources.

Benefits

Flexible holiday/pay

Access to GroceryAid

Early wage access

Unlimited refer-a-friend

Full induction and training

Qualifications

• Passion for merchandising or retail.
• Ability to work within timeframes and use initiative.
• Comfort with manual handling and moving products.

Responsibilities

• Follow merchandising standards and store policies.
• Implement planograms to ensure compliance.
• Organize products on shelves for maximum visibility.
• Set up promotional displays and signage.
• Build relationships with in-store colleagues.
• Provide feedback to client account teams.

Skills

Experience in merchandising

Excellent communication

Initiative and problem-solving

Manual handling skills

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 Tesco Werrington PE4. You’ll be an integral part of a field-based retail merchandising team, working on behalf of exciting household name brands. Please note that 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 and schedule

This role will work across a variety of categories including cosmetics, toys, and books.

Confirmed working days/hours: 8 hours per week

Monday Wednesday Thursday (08:00 start)

Plus ad hoc work as interested and agreed.

Responsibilities

• Compliance and Standards: Follow merchandising standards and guidelines, store policies and procedures, and health and safety guidance.
• Planograms: Follow and implement planograms, where 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 effectively communicate prices, discounts, and 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, 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.
• Take pride in delivering great standards and service for clients.
• Comfort with manual handling and moving/arranging products from warehouse to shopfloor.
• Willingness to accept home deliveries of point of sale or stock items for visits (paid extra).
• Confidence 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.

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 are dedicated to delivering exceptional service to help our customers succeed in retail.
• We value our people and are committed to supporting, rewarding, and valuing them. We are a Disability Confident Leader and a fully inclusive employer.
• Benefits include flexible holiday/pay; immediate access to GroceryAid for you and your family; access to eXPD8 Rewards; PAYM8 (early wage access); unlimited refer-a-friend; full induction and training with access to 400+ learning resources.