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eXPD8

15d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
  • Stoke-on-Trent
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You need merchandising or retail experience, strong communication skills, initiative, manual handling ability, a full UK driving license, and confidence using a tablet for tasks.
  • You will ensure merchandising standards are met, arrange products for visibility, set up promotional displays, and maintain relationships with store teams while providing feedback to account teams.

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 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 is the primary responsibility of a Retail Merchandiser at eXPD8?

The primary responsibility is to ensure that fixtures are set up effectively, products and promotions are displayed attractively, and the shelves are well-stocked in a range of high street retailers.

What kind of experience is required for this role?

Experience in merchandising, retail, and/or customer service is preferred, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Do I need to use my own vehicle for this job?

Yes, a full UK driving license and access to a car is required for this role.

Are there any manual handling requirements in 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.

What kind of training will be provided?

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

Will I need to set up promotional displays?

Yes, part of your role will involve setting up promotional displays and signage to effectively communicate prices, discounts, and special offers.

Is flexible working available in this role?

Yes, the role offers flexible holiday and pay arrangements.

Will I need to provide feedback to the client account teams?

Yes, you will provide accurate and timely feedback via the feedback application as you act as the eyes and ears in the stores.

Are there additional incentives or rewards for this position?

Yes, eXPD8 offers regular competitions and incentive plans through the eXPD8 Rewards program, along with an unlimited refer-a-friend scheme.

Do I need to accept deliveries for point of sale or stock items?

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

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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.