Retail Merchandiser

eXPD8; Penrith; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail marketing agency is seeking a Retail Merchandiser in Penrith. You'll create eye-catching displays, maintain merchandising standards, and build relationships in-store. This role requires a UK driving license, excellent communication skills, and a passion for retail. Flexible working hours with additional pay for specific tasks offered.

Benefits

Flexible holiday and pay options

Immediate access to GroceryAid

Access to eXPD8 Rewards

Access to PAYM8

Unlimited referral scheme

Full induction and training

Qualifications

• Passion for merchandising, retail, and/or customer service.
• Ability to take ownership of work within set time frames.
• Pride in delivering high standards and service.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain merchandizing standards.
• Organize products for visibility and appeal.
• Build relationships with store colleagues.
• Provide feedback through the company application.

Skills

Experience in merchandising

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Comfort with manual handling

Confidence in using technology

Driving license

Job description

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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?

If so, at eXPD8, we're looking for a Retail Merchandiser based in the CA11 7JU 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 Morrisons Penrith

This role will involve working across a variety of categories including: Entertainment, Beauty.

Confirmed working days/hours: 8

Mondays and Thursdays

Plus ad hoc work as interested and agreed!

• 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, acting 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.
• Ability to take ownership of your work within set time frames, using your initiative to find solutions.
• Pride in delivering high standards and service for our clients.
• Comfort with manual handling—moving and arranging products from the warehouse to the shopfloor.
• Willingness to accept home deliveries of point of sale or stock items for some visits (paid extra).
• Confidence in 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 are required.

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 strong reputation for delivering exceptional service to help 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.

On top of that, we offer:

• Flexible holiday and pay options.
• Immediate access for you and your family to GroceryAid.
• Access to eXPD8 Rewards, offering regular competitions and incentive plans.
• Access to PAYM8, allowing you to access your wages before payday.
• Unlimited referral scheme for friends.
• Full induction and training, with access to over 400 learning resources.