Retail Merchandiser

eXPD8; North Shields; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading field marketing agency in North Shields is seeking a Retail Merchandiser to enhance store displays and ensure product visibility. You will work primarily within Tesco, managing displays and building relationships with in-store staff. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and a passion for retail, with flexible working hours including Friday and Saturday. Competitive perks include access to rewards and early wage access.

Benefits

Flexible holiday and pay

Immediate access to GroceryAid

Access to eXPD8 Rewards

Access to PAYM8 for early wage access

Unlimited refer-a-friend scheme

Full induction and training

Qualifications

• Experience or passion for retail and customer service.
• Strong ability to work within set timeframes.
• Full UK driving license and access to a car is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure fixtures are set up effectively and attractively.
• Implement merchandising standards and guidelines.
• Build relationships with in-store colleagues.

Skills

Experience of merchandising

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving initiative

Job description

We're looking for a Retail Merchandiser based in the NE29 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.

You will be responsible for ensuring the fixtures are set up effectively, products and promotions are displayed attractively, and the shelves are well-stocked.

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About the role:

This role will primarily be based within Tesco North Shields.

Confirmed working hours: 9:00 - 17:30, Friday and Saturday.

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 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 communicate prices, discounts, and special offers effectively.
• Strong communication and relationship building - you'll build and maintain good working relationships with in-store colleagues, particularly department and store managers, and provide accurate and timely feedback to our client account teams via our feedback application.

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 time frames, using your initiative to find solutions.
• Take pride in delivering great standards and service for our clients.
• Comfortable with manual handling to move and arrange products from warehouse to shopfloor.
• Willing to accept home deliveries of point of sale or stock items for some visits (paid extra).
• Confident using a company tablet to download briefs, take photos, and answer questions about 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 for delivering exceptional service to ensure our customers succeed in retail.

People are our business, so we work hard to support, reward, and value them. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and a fully inclusive employer.

We offer:

• Flexible holiday and pay.
• Immediate access for you and your family to GroceryAid.
• Access to eXPD8 Rewards with regular competitions and incentives.
• Access to PAYM8 for early wage access.
• Unlimited refer-a-friend scheme.
• Full induction and training with over 400 learning resources.