Retail Merchandiser

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

Job summary

A leading field marketing agency in the North Tyneside area is seeking a Retail Merchandiser to join their team. This role will involve working primarily within The Entertainer at Tesco, ensuring effective product displays and maintaining stocked shelves. Ideal candidates have a passion for merchandising and excellent communication skills. The position offers flexible working hours and opportunities for additional ad hoc work. Join a top-rated employer known for its supportive culture and commitment to inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible holiday and pay

Immediate access to GroceryAid

Access to eXPD8 Rewards

Wage access before payday

Unlimited referral scheme

Full training with extensive resources

Qualifications

• Passion for merchandising, retail, and customer service.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently within set time frames.
• Full UK driving license and access to a car is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective fixture setups and product displays.
• Implement planograms to maximize compliance.
• Organize products on shelves for visibility.
• Set up promotional displays to communicate offers.
• Build relationships with store colleagues.
• Provide feedback to client account teams.

Skills

Experience in merchandising or retail

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving initiative

Comfort with manual handling

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a Retail Merchandiser based in the NE29 7UJ 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: 8

• Monday 08:30 - 12:30
• Thursday 08:00 - 12:00

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 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

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.

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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