District Retail Merchandiser

We're looking for a District Retail Merchandiser based in the Gateshead area. You'll be an integral part of a field-based retail merchandising team, working in a range of high street retailers on behalf of exciting household name brands. You will be responsible for filling coverage gaps across a defined district, visiting multiple retail outlets to fulfil district and regional targets.

At eXPD8, we work across a variety of categories including: Books and Entertainment, Fashion, Grocery, Health and Beauty, Beers, Wines and Spirits, and Toys. Working within retail outlets, you will ensure the fixtures are set up effectively, products and promotions are displayed attractively, and the shelves are well-stocked.

Interested in learning more? Read on below...

**About the role**:
Confirmed working hours: A minimum of 15 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.

To cover the Tyne and Wear area, some calls may be ad-hoc.

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.

**How you'll deliver excellence**:

- **Compliance and 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.

**What makes you excellent**:

- 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

**What makes us excellent**:
We are one of the UK's largest field marketing agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting many iconic brands and retailers. We have a great reputation of delivering exceptional service to ensure our customers succeed in retail.

People are our business, so we work hard to ensure they are supported, rewarded, and valued. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and a fully inclusive employer.

On top of that, we offer:

- Flexible holiday and pay
- Immediate access for you and your family to GroceryAid
- Access to eXPD8 Rewards where we offer regular competitions and incentive plans
- Access to PAYM8, allowing you to access your wage before your payday
- Unlimited refer a friend scheme
- Full induction and training provided with access to over 400 learning resources

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