District Leader

We’re looking for a Merchandising Team Leader based in Bristol!

You will 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. We work across a variety of categories including Books and Entertainment, Fashion, Grocery, Health and Beauty, Beers, Wines and Spirits, and Toys.

• Ideal recruitment area is Bristol.
• Weekly hours will be a minimum of 30, split between a minimum of 12 hours of supervisory tasks (paid at £12.70 per hour) and merchandising tasks (paid at £12.21 per hour).
• Shift patterns are Monday to Friday with occasional weekend work.
• The role will be a fixed‑term contract ending 30 March 2026, with possible permanent opportunities thereafter.

• Support the coordination of the merchandising schedule for merchandisers in your area.
• Coach and train fellow merchandisers on merchandising principles and correct processes and procedures to ensure a high‑quality service to clients.

• Adhere to merchandising standards and guidelines, store policies and procedures, and health and safety guidance.
• Follow and implement planograms, where provided, to guarantee consistency and compliance.
• Arrange and organise products on shelves and displays to maximise visibility and appeal.
• Set up promotional displays and signage to effectively communicate prices, discounts, and special offers.

• Build and maintain good working relationships with in‑store colleagues, particularly department and store managers.
• Provide accurate and timely feedback to client account teams via the feedback application as the eyes and ears in the stores.

• Happy to travel across the defined area.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car that can be used for business purposes.
• Comfortable with manual handling; able to move and arrange products from the warehouse to the shop floor.
• Experience of retail merchandising, retail and/or customer service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self‑directed, thriving on ownership of work within set time frames and using initiative to find solutions.
• Take pride in delivering great standards and service for clients.
• Experience supervising, training, or coaching colleagues is a bonus.
• Willing to accept home deliveries of point‑of‑sale or stock items for some visits (paid extra).
• Confident using a company tablet to download briefs, take photos and answer questions about tasks.

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 for 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.

• Flexible holiday and pay.
• Immediate access for you and your family to Grocery Aid.
• Access to eXPD8 Rewards with 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.