Retail Merchandiser

Expd8 Limited; Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading field marketing agency is looking for a Retail Merchandiser in Salford. You will be responsible for setting up displays, ensuring compliance with guidelines, and building relationships with store management. Ideal candidates are experienced in merchandising or have a passion for retail, possess excellent communication skills, and can work independently. A full UK driving license is also required. Join an inclusive team recognized for its supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Experience or passion for retail and merchandising.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and find solutions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with merchandising standards and guidelines.
• Implement planograms to maintain display consistency.
• Arrange and organize products for maximum visibility.
• Set up promotional displays and signage.
• Build relationships with store colleagues.
• Provide timely feedback through the company's application.

Skills

Experience in merchandising or retail

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Basic manual handling skills

Proficiency with tablets

Job description

If so, at eXPD8, we're looking for a Retail Merchandiser based in the M6 5JG, area. You'll be an integral part of a field-based retail merchandising team, working on behalf of exciting household name brands. You will be responsible for ensuring the fixtures are set up effectively, products and promotions are displayed attractively, and the shelves are well-stocked.

About the role

This role is for a new client with work starting from 1st March 2026. You will be provided with a full induction beforehand.

Confirmed working days/hours

Wednesdays - 6 hours during store opening hours (start time is flexible)
Plus ad hoc work as interested and agreed!

How you'll deliver excellence

• Compliance and Standards – You'll know and stick to the merchandising standards and guidelines, store policies and procedures and health and safety guidance.
• Planogram Implementation – 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.
• Relationship Building – You'll build and maintain good working relationships with instore 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.
• Comfortable with a bit of manual handling – need to move and arrange our products from the warehouse to the shopfloor.
• 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 your tasks.
• A full UK driving license and access to a car is required.

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.