Retail Merchandiser

eXPD8; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 2,600 - 4,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

FT Best Employer ranking, UK

Job summary

eXPD8 is recruiting a Retail Merchandiser for the Didcot area. The role involves delivering high-quality field activity across assigned stores, setting up and checking product displays, and ensuring compliance with client briefs and safety standards.

You will follow daily schedules, report via smartphone, and communicate with the District Team Leader to keep activities on track. Training and professional conduct are expected as part of representing the company.

Qualifications

• Experience in merchandising, retail, or customer service.
• Good at organizing your own work and managing time.
• Comfortable working independently and following instructions.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to use a smartphone or tablet for reporting.
• Understand basic health and safety.
• Honest, respectful, and positive attitude.
• Build strong relationships and work with others.
• Always look for ways to improve.

Responsibilities

• Visit assigned stores on schedule to set up and maintain product displays.
• Follow planograms and client guidelines for each visit.
• Ensure displays are safe, compliant, and meet standards.
• Take clear photos and write concise reports after each visit.
• Inform Team Leader of issues like missing stock or access problems.
• Build relationships with store staff and represent the company professionally.
• Keep up with required training or certifications.
• Complete all store visits on time.
• Keep displays looking their best.

Skills

Merchandising

Retail customer service

Time management

Communication

Reporting (mobile)

Health & safety awareness

Independence

Team collaboration

Proactive improvement

Job description

eXPD8 are excited to be recruiting for a Retail Merchandiser in the Didcot area

Hours: 5 hours per week across the following days with an 08:00 start time:

• Monday
• Wednesday
• Friday

As a Retail Merchandiser, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality field activity across assigned retail stores. You will set up, maintain, and check product displays to make sure each visit is completed accurately, safely, and on time, in line with client briefs, service level agreements, and quality standards.

Working in the store, the Retail Merchandiser will follow daily schedules and client instructions, using your judgement and attention to detail to deliver consistent in-store execution. You will work independently while keeping in regular contact with your District Team Leader to flag any risks, resolve issues, and keep activity on track.

As the Retail Merchandiser you will also act as the eyes and ears in store, providing clear written updates and photographs that support client reporting, insight, and continuous improvement.

What You Will Do:

• Visit assigned stores on schedule to set up and maintain product displays
• Follow instructions (planograms) and client guidelines for each visit
• Make sure displays look great, are safe, and meet company and legal standards
• Take clear photos and write short reports after each visit using company systems
• Let your Team Leader know if you run into problems (like missing stock or access issues)
• Build good relationships with store staff and represent the company professionally
• Keep up with any required training or certifications
• Complete all store visits on time
• Follow instructions and keep displays looking their best

What You will Need:

• Experience in merchandising, retail, or customer service
• Good at organizing your own work and managing your time
• Comfortable working on your own and following instructions
• Good communication skills
• Able to use a smartphone or tablet for reporting
• Understand basic health and safety
• Be honest, respectful, and positive
• Build strong relationships and work well with others
• Get things done efficiently and reliably
• Always look for ways to improve

eXPD8 is proud to be ranked as the top field marketing employer in the Financial Times' UK Best Employers 2025 & 2026 list, celebrating our commitment to a supportive and empowering workplace! We are one of the UK's largest field marketing agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting many iconic brands and retailers.

People are our business, so we work hard to ensure they are supported, rewarded, and valued.

Based in or around Didcot and ready for your next role?