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eXPD8

8d ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You should have a passion for merchandising, strong communication skills, initiative, ability to handle manual tasks, tech-savvy, and ideally a full UK driving licence and car access.
  • You will set up displays, stock shelves, follow merchandising standards, implement planograms, arrange products for visibility, and provide feedback to account teams while collaborating with store staff.

Requirements

  • 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 licence and access to a car is a bonus

Responsibilities

  • You will be responsible for ensuring the fixtures are set up effectively, products and promotions are displayed attractively, and the shelves are well-stocked.
  • 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 does the Retail Merchandiser role involve?

The Retail Merchandiser is responsible for ensuring that fixtures are set up effectively, products and promotions are displayed attractively, and the shelves are well-stocked in various high street retailers.

What are the working hours for this position?

The confirmed working hours include Monday from 8am to 8:45am for TOYS, and Thursday from 8am to 9am for TOYS, with additional hours available for other categories on Monday and Thursday as well.

What skills or experience do I need to be considered for this role?

You should have experience or a passion for merchandising, retail, or customer service, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Being proactive, taking pride in your work, and being comfortable with manual handling are also important.

Is a driving license required for this role?

A full UK driving licence and access to a car is a bonus for this position.

Will I receive training if hired?

Yes, full induction and training will be provided, along with access to over 400 learning resources.

Do you offer any employee benefits?

Yes, we offer flexible holiday and pay, immediate access to GroceryAid for you and your family, access to eXPD8 Rewards with regular competitions, and a refer a friend scheme, among other benefits.

How do I provide feedback about my work?

You will provide accurate and timely feedback to our client account teams via our feedback application as part of your duties.

Will I need to handle product deliveries?

Yes, you may need to accept home deliveries of point of sale or stock items for some visits, and you will be paid extra for doing so.

What kind of products will I be merchandising?

You will work across a variety of categories including toys and other categories as agreed upon for ad hoc work.

Is there an opportunity for additional work?

Yes, there will be opportunities for ad hoc work beyond the confirmed hours as per interest and agreement.

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.