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eXPD8

2d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Canterbury

AI generated summary

  • You should have a passion for retail, strong communication skills, be self-motivated, handle manual tasks, accept home deliveries, use a tablet, and ideally possess a UK driving licence and a car.
  • You will set up fixtures, display products attractively, stock shelves, follow merchandising standards, and maintain good relationships with store staff while providing feedback through our application.

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 is the job title for this position?

The job title for this position is Retail Merchandiser.

Where is the job based?

The job is based in the Ashford, TN24 0YE area.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Retail Merchandiser?

The primary responsibilities include setting up fixtures effectively, displaying products and promotions attractively, and ensuring shelves are well-stocked.

What categories will the Retail Merchandiser work across?

The Retail Merchandiser will work across categories including Toys and General Merchandising.

What are the confirmed working days and hours?

The confirmed working days are Saturdays, with a total of 5 hours.

Is there an opportunity for additional work beyond the confirmed hours?

Yes, there are ad hoc work opportunities as interested and agreed.

What qualifications are preferred for this position?

Experience or passion for merchandising, retail, or customer service is preferred, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Is manual handling required for this role?

Yes, some manual handling is required as you will need to move and arrange products from the warehouse to the shop floor.

Do I need to have a driving license for this job?

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

What type of training is provided for this role?

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

What benefits does eXPD8 offer to its employees?

eXPD8 offers flexible holiday and pay, access to GroceryAid, eXPD8 Rewards for competitions and incentives, PAYM8 for accessing wages before payday, an unlimited refer a friend scheme, and comprehensive training resources.

Is eXPD8 an inclusive employer?

Yes, eXPD8 is a fully inclusive employer and is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader.

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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.