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District Retail Merchandiser

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eXPD8

20d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Liverpool

AI generated summary

  • You must be available for 20+ hours weekly, have a UK driving licence and car, enjoy merchandising and customer service, be comfortable with manual handling, and communicate well.
  • You will implement merchandising standards, arrange products for visibility, set up promotional displays, and provide feedback to account teams while building relationships with store staff.

Requirements

  • Confirmed working hours: A minimum of 20 per week
  • As the role is flexible in nature, your shifts will be spread across 4 to 5 days, inclusive of weekdays and Saturdays. Being available for Thursday mornings from 8am is essential.
  • This role is covering the L postcode areas. Monday to Friday covering various clients and activities
  • As you will be supporting and travelling within a defined area, a full UK driving licence and access to a car that can be used for business purposes is required.
  • Happy to travel across the defined area
  • A full UK driving licence and access to a car that can be used for business purposes is required
  • Experience of, or a passion for, merchandising, retail and/or customer service
  • Be comfortable with a bit of manual handling! You'll need to move and arrange our products from the warehouse to the shopfloor.
  • 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 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

  • 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 is the working location for the District Retail Merchandiser role?

The role is based in the Allerton L18 6HF area, covering various retail outlets within the L postcode areas.

What are the confirmed working hours for this position?

A minimum of 20 hours per week is confirmed, spread across 4 to 5 days including weekdays and Saturdays.

Is being available on specific days important?

Yes, availability for Thursday mornings from 8am is essential for this role.

Is a driving license required for this job?

Yes, a full UK driving licence and access to a car for business purposes are required.

What kind of merchandise categories will I be working with?

You will work across various categories, including Books and Entertainment, Fashion, Grocery, Health and Beauty, Beers, Wines and Spirits, and Toys.

Will I be expected to handle physical tasks?

Yes, you will need to be comfortable with manual handling, including moving and arranging products from the warehouse to the shop floor.

Is prior experience in retail or merchandising necessary?

While experience is beneficial, a passion for merchandising, retail, and customer service is also valuable.

How is communication handled within the role?

You will be required to build and maintain good working relationships with in-store colleagues and provide accurate feedback to client account teams via a feedback application.

Are there training opportunities available?

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

What benefits do employees receive?

Benefits include flexible holiday and pay, immediate access to GroceryAid, access to eXPD8 Rewards, PAYM8 for early wage access, 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.