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eXPD8

5d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Customer Relations
  • Sunderland

AI generated summary

  • You should have a passion for retail, strong communication skills, initiative, ability to handle stock, a willingness for home deliveries, tech-savvy, and ideally a full UK driving license.
  • You will set up displays, stock shelves, follow merchandising standards, implement planograms, arrange products, and provide feedback while building relationships 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 license 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 the Entertainer brand and products inside and out, and more importantly, share that knowledge with your team!
  • 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 location of the Retail Merchandiser position?

The Retail Merchandiser position is primarily based in the Tesco Houghton Le Spring area, Sunderland DH4 4AU.

What are the confirmed working hours for this role?

The confirmed working hours are as follows: - Monday: 08:00 - 09:00 - Thursday: 08:00 - 12:00 - Saturday: 16:00 - 17:00 Additionally, there may be opportunities for ad hoc work.

What responsibilities will I have in this role?

You will be responsible for setting up fixtures, displaying products and promotions attractively, ensuring shelves are well-stocked, and maintaining compliance with merchandising standards and guidelines.

What qualifications or experience are required for this position?

Candidates should have experience of, or a passion for, merchandising, retail, and/or customer service, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Will I need to lift and move products?

Yes, candidates should be comfortable with manual handling as part of the role involves moving and arranging products from the warehouse to the shop floor.

Is a driving license required for this job?

A full UK driving license and access to a car are considered a bonus but not a strict requirement.

Are there training programs available for new employees?

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

What benefits does the company offer?

The company offers flexible holiday and pay, immediate access to GroceryAid for you and your family, incentives through eXPD8 Rewards, access to PAYM8 for early wage access, an unlimited refer-a-friend scheme, and comprehensive support for employees.

Can I receive deliveries of stock or point-of-sale items at home?

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

How does the company support employee well-being?

The company prides itself on being a Disability Confident Leader and a fully inclusive employer, emphasizing support, rewards, and valuing its people.

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.