Retail Merchandiser

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

Job summary

A leading field marketing agency is seeking a Retail Merchandiser based in the Portsmouth area. This role involves showcasing the Entertainer brand within Tesco and requires excellent communication skills, experience in merchandising, and the ability to work independently. Benefits include flexible holiday, immediate access to GroceryAid, and extensive training resources.

Benefits

Flexible holiday and pay

Immediate access to GroceryAid

Access to eXPD8 Rewards

Wage access before payday

Unlimited refer a friend scheme

Full induction and training

Qualifications

• Experience of, or a passion for, merchandising, retail, and/or customer service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable with manual handling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Know the Entertainer brand and share knowledge.
• Stick to merchandising standards and guidelines.
• Follow and implement planograms accurately.
• Organize products on displays to maximize visibility.
• Set up promotional displays and signage.
• Build and maintain relationships with store colleagues.

Skills

Experience in merchandising or retail

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Manual handling comfort

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a Retail Merchandiser based in the Fratton, Portsmouth area. You’ll be part of a field-based retail merchandising team, primarily working 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.

About the role

This role will primarily be based within the PO4 post code area.

Confirmed working hours:

• Sunday: 11.30 – 16.00
• 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 merchandising standards and guidelines, store policies and procedures, and health and safety guidance.
• Planograms
  Follow and implement planograms, where provided, to ensure consistency and compliance with merchandising standards.
• Product Placement and Replenishment
  Arrange and organise products on shelves and displays to maximise visibility and appeal.
• Promotional and Point of Sale Setup
  Set up promotional displays and signage to effectively communicate prices, discounts, and special offers.
• Communication
  Build and maintain good working relationships with in-store colleagues, particularly department and store managers. 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
• Be 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 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 with regular competitions and incentive plans
• Access to PAYM8 for wage access before payday
• Unlimited refer a friend scheme
• Full induction and training provided with access to over 400 learning resources

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