Retail Merchandiser

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

Job summary

A leading marketing agency in Hexham seeks a Retail Merchandiser. The role involves maintaining merchandising standards, managing product displays, and building relationships within stores. Candidates should have a passion for retail, strong communication, and the ability to work independently. Flexibility in work hours and additional perks are provided.

Benefits

Flexible holiday and pay

Access to GroceryAid

Incentive plans and competitions

Early access to wages

Unlimited refer-a-friend scheme

Comprehensive training resources

Qualifications

• Proven experience in merchandising, retail, or customer service.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to manage tasks within set time frames and find solutions independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage the merchandise display and ensure standards are met.
• Build relationships with in-store colleagues and provide feedback.
• Organize products to maximize visibility and appeal.

Skills

Experience in retail or customer service

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Manual handling capabilities

Job description

We're looking for a Retail Merchandiser based in the NE46 3PJ 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,

What you'll do next? Follow the refined structure below to understand responsibilities and expectations.

About the role

This role will primarily be based within Tesco Hexham.

Confirmed working hours: 10.5

• Saturday 12:00-17:30
• Sunday 11:00-16:00

Plus ad hoc work as interested and agreed.

How you'll deliver excellence

• Expert at the Entertainer
• You'll know the Entertainer brand and products inside and out, and more importantly, share that knowledge with your team
• Compliance and Standards
• You'll know and stick to the merchandising standards and guidelines, store policies and procedures and health and safety guidance
• 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 effectively communicate prices, discounts, and special offers
• Strong communication and relationship building
• You'll build and maintain good working 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, 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 having ownership of your own work within set time frames, using your own initiative to find solutions
• Take pride in delivering great standards and service for our clients
• Be comfortable with a bit of manual handling
• You'll need to move and arrange our products from the warehouse to the shopfloor
• Are willing to accept home deliveries of point of sale or stock items for some visits (you'll be paid extra to do so)
• Are confident using a company tablet to download briefs, take photos and answer questions about your 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 many iconic brands and retailers. We have a great reputation of 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.

On top of that, we offer

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

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