Retail Merchandiser

eXPD8; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail marketing agency seeks a Retail Merchandiser in Sunderland. In this role, you will enhance product displays and ensure effective merchandising for top brands. With your passion for retail and strong communication skills, you'll be a vital part of the team, building relationships and delivering great service.

Benefits

Flexible holiday and pay

Immediate access to GroceryAid

Access to eXPD8 Rewards

Access to PAYM8 for early wage access

Unlimited refer-a-friend scheme

Full induction and training

Qualifications

• Experience or passion for merchandising, retail or customer service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with merchandising standards and guidelines.
• Organise products on shelves for visibility and appeal.
• Set up promotional displays to communicate offers.

Skills

Merchandising

Customer Service

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

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 aRetail Merchandiser based in the SR6 area. You'll be an integral part of a field-based retail merchandising team, workingon 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 beresponsible 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:

This role will be work across a variety of categories including: Cosmetics and entertainment.

Confirmed working days/hours: 5 weekly

Monday ( 09:00 start )
Thursday ( 09:00 start )

Plus ad hocwork 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 instore 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 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 great reputation of 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.

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