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Buddy Merchandiser

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eXPD8

10d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Customer Relations
    Hospitality & Retail

AI generated summary

  • You need flexibility, retail experience or passion, strong communication skills, initiative, manual handling ability, home delivery acceptance, tablet proficiency, a full UK driving license, and car access.
  • You will follow merchandising standards, implement planograms, organize products, set up promotional displays, build relationships with store staff, and provide timely feedback to client teams.

Requirements

  • - Flexibility in terms of availability
  • - 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
  • - Are willing to accept home deliveries of point of sale or stock items for some visits
  • - 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

Responsibilities

  • - 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.
  • - You'll arrange and organise products on shelves and displays to maximise visibility and appeal.
  • - You'll set up promotional displays and signage to effectively communicate prices, discounts, and special offers.
  • - 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!

FAQs

What kind of work schedule should I expect as a Buddy Merchandiser?

This role is tactical, suited for those looking for occasional work or seasonal hours, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.

What responsibilities will I have as a Buddy Merchandiser?

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

Do I need previous experience in merchandising or retail?

While experience in merchandising, retail, or customer service is beneficial, a passion for these areas can also be a great asset.

Will I need to do any physical work as part of this job?

Yes, you should be comfortable with manual handling, as you will need to move and arrange products from the warehouse to the shop floor.

Is a driving license necessary for this role?

Yes, a full UK driving license and access to a car are required for this position.

What types of training will I receive?

You will receive a full induction and training, with access to over 400 learning resources.

Are there opportunities for growth within the company?

Yes, we offer ongoing support, rewards, and opportunities for training and development, which can lead to career advancement.

Will I need to communicate with instore colleagues?

Yes, building and maintaining good working relationships with instore colleagues, such as department and store managers, is an important part of the role.

How do I provide feedback on my tasks?

You will provide accurate and timely feedback to our client account teams using our feedback application.

What additional benefits do you offer?

We offer flexible holiday and pay, immediate access to GroceryAid for you and your family, access to eXPD8 Rewards, PAYM8 for early wage access, an unlimited refer-a-friend scheme, and comprehensive training resources.

eXPD8

delivering excellence, first time... every time

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2003
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

eXPD8 is a major provider of scalable, flexible retail support services to both retailers and brands. Agile in nature, our model is designed to focus on maximising ROI for some of the UK’s most iconic and market leading household brands. Whether it’s through merchandising, POS placement, promotional launches, seasonal support, space realignment, auditing availability, stock takes or more, we help to transform sales and grow brands, maximising compliance through an integrated technology layer. Owned and managed by ex-retail executives, and supported by DC Thomson, the business has retail heritage and a unique business model specifically to support the retail sector. We are based in Bristol, with a significant field team of 2,500 across the UK, we work within the majority of retail multiple chains, across all formats and within most FMCG & GM categories. eXPD8 is fully aware of its social responsibilities and has developed policies and procedures to support the environment and the welfare of its people.