Retail Merchandiser

eXPD8; Northern Ireland; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading field marketing agency in Northern Ireland seeks a Retail Merchandiser to enhance in-store displays for top brands. The role involves setting up promotional displays, ensuring compliance with merchandising standards, and building effective relationships with in-store teams. Ideal candidates will have a strong passion for retail and excellent communication skills. Flexible hours and work opportunities across various stores are available, making this a compelling opportunity for those eager to make an impact in merchandising.

Benefits

Flexible holiday and pay

Immediate access to GroceryAid

Access to eXPD8 Rewards

Access to early wage payment via PAYM8

Unlimited refer a friend scheme

Full induction and training provided

Qualifications

• Experience of, or a passion for, merchandising, retail and/or customer service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and find solutions within set time frames.
• Comfortable with manual handling of products.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with merchandising standards and store policies.
• Implement planograms to maintain consistency.
• Organize products on shelves and displays.
• Set up promotional displays and signage.
• Build relationships with store colleagues.
• Provide timely feedback to account teams.

Skills

Merchandising experience or passion

Excellent communication skills

Initiative and time management

Manual handling capability

Tablet usage competence

Job description

Overview

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?

At eXPD8, we are looking for a Retail Merchandiser based in the BT34 1EE area. You'll be an integral part of a field-based retail merchandising team, working on behalf of exciting household name brands. Please note that although you will be based in one area, there are work opportunities across a variety of different stores.

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

Interested in learning more? Read on below...

About the role in Tesco Newry Downshire Extra

This role will work across a variety of categories including: Toys

Working days/hours: 8

Saturday 10:00-14:00
Sunday 13:00-17:00

Plus ad hoc work as interested and agreed!

Responsibilities

• Compliance and Standards – You'll know and stick to the merchandising standards and guidelines, store policies and procedures and health and safety guidance.
• Planograms – 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.
• Feedback – 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 shop floor
• 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 licence 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 ensure they are supported, rewarded, and valued. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and a fully inclusive employer.

Benefits

• 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