Tactical Retail Merchandiser

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

Job summary

A leading field marketing agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Retail Merchandiser based in the Orpington and Chiselhurst area. The role involves ensuring attractive product displays, building relationships with store teams, and following merchandising standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in retail or customer service, excellent communication skills, and a full UK driving license. Benefits include flexible hours, access to various rewards, and full training. This position is crucial for maintaining high visibility for exciting household name brands.

Benefits

Flexible holiday and pay

Access to GroceryAid

eXPD8 Rewards

Pay on demand with PAYM8

Refer a friend scheme

Access to learning resources

Qualifications

• Experience of merchandising, retail and/or customer service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Full UK driving license and access to a car required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure fixtures are effectively set up and products are displayed attractively.
• Build and maintain good working relationships with instore colleagues.
• Follow merchandising standards and company guidelines consistently.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Passion for merchandising

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 Orpington and Chiselhurst 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, General Merchandise, Gift Cards and more.

Confirmed working days/hours

• Monday: AM or PM
• Thursday: AM or PM
• Friday: AM or PM
• 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.
• 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

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.

Benefits

• 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