Retail Merchandiser

Expd8 Limited; Widnes; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

eXPD8 is seeking a Retail Merchandiser in the Widnes area to join our field-based merchandising team. You will ensure fixtures are set up, products and promotions are displayed attractively, and shelves are well-stocked across various stores.

The role spans multiple categories including books and toys, with 5 hours per week, primarily Mondays and Wednesdays, plus ad hoc visits as required. You will travel to stores and report back to the client teams.

Qualifications

• Experience or passion for merchandising, retail and/or customer service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to take ownership of tasks within set time frames.
• Comfortable with manual handling.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Follow merchandising standards and guidelines and store policies.
• Set up planograms and maintain compliance across stores.
• Arrange products on shelves and displays to maximise visibility.
• Set up promotional displays and signage to communicate prices and offers.
• Build strong relationships with store colleagues and managers.
• Provide feedback to client account teams via the feedback app.

Job description

If so at eXPD8, we're looking for a Retail Merchandiser based in the Widnes 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:

• This role will be work across a variety of categories including: Books, toys, point of sale placement
• Confirmed working days/hours: 5 hours per week
• Monday
• Wednesday
• 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.
• 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.
• 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?, 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

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.