Retail Merchandiser

Expd8 Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading field marketing agency is seeking a Retail Merchandiser based in Newcastle upon Tyne. The successful candidate will work on behalf of exciting household name brands, ensuring compliance with merchandising standards, and building relationships with store teams. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of your work within set time frames and utilize your creativity in merchandising. A UK driving license and access to a car is a bonus, and experience in retail is preferred.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Supportive work environment

Inclusive employer status

Qualifications

• Experience in merchandising, retail, or customer service.
• Strong communication and relationship building capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Implement and follow merchandising standards and guidelines.
• Arrange products on shelves for maximum visibility.
• Build relationships with in-store colleagues and management.

Skills

Retail and merchandising experience

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Job description

If so, at eXPD8, we’re looking for a Retail Merchandiser based in Morrisons Byker. You will be an integral part of a field-based retail merchandising team, working on behalf of exciting household name brands. The role will be based in one area but offers work across a variety of stores.

About the role

This role will cover a variety of categories including Entertainment and cosmetics.

Confirmed working days/hours: 7 hours per week.

Monday and Thursday (09:15 start).

Plus ad hoc work as interested and agreed.

How you’ll deliver excellence

• Compliance and Standards – You will know and stick to the merchandising standards and guidelines, store policies and procedures and health and safety guidance.
• Planogram Implementation – You will follow and implement planograms, where provided, to ensure consistency and compliance with merchandising standards.
• Product Placement and Replenishment – You will arrange and organise products on shelves and displays to maximise visibility and appeal.
• Promotional and Point of Sale Setup – You will set up promotional displays and signage to effectively communicate prices, discounts, and special offers.
• Relationship Building – You will build and maintain good working relationships with in‑store colleagues, particularly department and store managers.
• You will provide accurate and timely feedback to our client account teams, via our feedback application, as the eyes and ears in the stores.

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? Strong communication and relationship building?

What makes you excellent

• Experience of, or a passion for, merchandising, retail and/or customer service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Thriving having ownership of your own work within set time frames, using your own initiative to find solutions.
• Taking pride in delivering great standards and service for our clients.
• Being comfortable with a bit of manual handling – moving and arranging products from the warehouse to the shopfloor.
• Willing to accept home deliveries of point of sale or stock items for some visits (you’ll be paid extra to do so).
• Confident using a company tablet to download briefs, take photos and answer questions about your tasks.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a car is a bonus.

eXPD8 is proud to be ranked as the top field marketing employer in the Financial Times’ UK Best Employers 2025 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. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and a fully inclusive employer.