Tactical Retail Merchandiser

eXPD8

Barnstaple

On-site

GBP 12,000 - 18,000

Part time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible holiday and pay

GroceryAid access for you and family

eXPD8 Rewards access

PAYM8 wage access

Unlimited refer a friend scheme

Full induction and training

Job summary

eXPD8 Ltd. is seeking a Retail Merchandiser for Barnstaple and surrounding areas. The role covers diverse categories and involves working across multiple stores on a 0 hour, ad hoc basis with occasional driving between locations.

You will ensure displays are attractive, stock is well organised, and promotions are positioned to maximise impact. A driver’s licence and access to a car are preferred as visits may be required.

Qualifications

Experience or passion for merchandising, retail and/or customer service.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Thrive on taking ownership of your work within set time frames.
Pride in delivering high standards and service for clients.
Willingness to perform manual handling and to move stock.
Full UK driving license and access to a car is required.

Responsibilities

Set up fixtures and promotions to maximise visibility and appeal.
Follow planograms to ensure consistency with merchandising standards.
Arrange and replenish products on shelves and displays.
Set up promotional displays and signage communicating prices and offers.
Build and maintain good relationships with store colleagues and managers.

Skills

Merchandising

Retail experience

Communication

Initiative

Customer service

Manual handling

Driver's license

Tools

Tablet

Job description

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 a Retail Merchandiser based in the Barnstaple 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.

About the role:

This role will be work across a variety of categories including: General merchandising which could include books, gift cards and cosmetics.

Confirmed working days/hours:

This is a 0 hour contract, Ad hoc work across all days start times may vary.

A driver will be desired for the role.

-Compliance and Standards

You will know and stick to the merchandising standards and guidelines, store policies and procedures and health and safety guidance.
You will follow and implement planograms, where provided, to ensure consistency and compliance with merchandising standards.

-Product Placement and Replenishment

You will arrange and organise products on shelves and displays to maximise visibility and appeal.

-Promotional and Point of Sale Setup

You will set up promotional displays and signage to effectively communicate prices, discounts, and special offers.

-Strong communication and relationship building

You will build and maintain good working relationships with instore colleagues, particularly department and store managers.
You will 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:

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.

On top of that, we offer: