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eXPD8

22d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Creative Arts & Fashion
  • Brighton & Hove

AI generated summary

  • You must have a UK driving license and a car, retail experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle products. Supervision experience is a bonus; tablet proficiency is needed.
  • You will supervise merchandisers, ensure compliance with standards, arrange products for visibility, set up promotions, and build relationships with store staff while providing feedback to account teams.

Requirements

  • Happy to travel across the defined area
  • A full UK driving license and access to a car that can be used for business purposes is required
  • Be comfortable with a bit of manual handling! You'll need to move and arrange our products from the warehouse to the shopfloor
  • Experience of retail 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
  • Experience supervising, training, or coaching colleagues would be a bonus
  • 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

Responsibilities

  • Supervising
  • You'll support the coordination of the merchandising schedule for merchandisers in your area.
  • You'll coach and train fellow merchandisers on merchandising principles and the correct processes and procedures to ensure we offer a high-quality service to our clients.
  • Compliance and Standards
  • You'll act as a compliance champion, holding yourself and your colleagues accountable to deliver the highest 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!

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title for this position is District Leader, specifically referred to as Merchandising Team Leader.

Where is this position based?

This position is based in the Shoreham area, specifically covering the BN postcodes.

What are the main responsibilities of the Merchandising Team Leader?

The main responsibilities include supervising and training the merchandising team, coordinating merchandising schedules, ensuring compliance with standards and guidelines, product placement and replenishment, and setting up promotional displays and signage.

What are the hourly rates for this role?

The hourly rate for merchandising tasks is £11.75, and the hourly rate for administrative tasks is £13.05.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, travel across the defined area is required for this position.

What qualifications are needed for this role?

Candidates should have a full UK driving license, access to a car for business purposes, and experience in retail merchandising, retail, or customer service.

Are there any physical requirements for this job?

Yes, applicants should be comfortable with some manual handling, including moving and arranging products from the warehouse to the shop floor.

What kind of training and support is provided?

A full induction and training are provided, along with access to over 400 learning resources.

Does the company have any inclusivity initiatives?

Yes, the company is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and a fully inclusive employer.

Are there opportunities for advancement in this position?

Yes, this role is ideal for experienced merchandisers looking to step up to the next level in their career.

Is there any additional compensation for personal deliveries?

Yes, you will be paid extra for accepting home deliveries of point of sale or stock items for some visits.

What benefits are offered to employees?

Benefits include flexible holiday and pay, immediate access to GroceryAid for you and your family, access to eXPD8 Rewards, PAYM8 for wage access before payday, an unlimited refer a friend scheme, and comprehensive training resources.

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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.