Retail Merchandiser

eXPD8 Ltd.; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible holiday and pay

GroceryAid access

Rewards program and incentive plans

PAYM8 wage access before payday

Unlimited refer a friend scheme

Full induction and training with 400+e

Job summary

eXPD8 Ltd. is seeking a Retail Merchandiser based in the Newton Abbot area to support the Entertainer concession within Tesco. You will ensure fixtures are set up, products and promotions are displayed attractively, and shelves are well-stocked.

The role includes occasional visits to other categories and ad hoc work as agreed. Key tasks include merchandising to planograms, setting up promotions, and maintaining strong relationships with store teams.

Qualifications

• Experience of, or a passion for, merchandising, retail and/or customer service
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently within set time frames
• Pride in delivering great standards and service for clients
• Willingness to do some manual handling (move/arrange stock)
• Willingness to accept home deliveries of point of sale or stock items for some visits (paid extra)
• Comfort using a company tablet to download briefs, take photos, and answer questions

Responsibilities

• Ensure fixtures are set up effectively and products/promotions are displayed attractively
• Keep shelves well-stocked and compliant with planograms and store policies
• Set up promotional displays and signage to communicate prices and offers
• Build and maintain good relationships with in-store colleagues and store managers
• Provide timely feedback to client account teams via feedback app

Job description

We're looking for a Retail Merchandiser based in the Newton Abbott area. You'll be an integral part of a field-based retail merchandising team, working primarily 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,

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

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About the role:

This role will primarily be based within the Newton Abbott area.

Confirmed working hours:

Monday: 08:00 - 10:00
Tuesday: 09:00 - 11:00
Wednesday: 09:00 - 11:00
Thursday: 08:00 - 11:30
Friday: 15:30 - 17:30
Saturday: 15:30 - 17:00

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 more importantly, share that knowledge with your team!
• 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 a bonus!

What makes us excellent:

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.

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