Merchandiser L0016

As a Merchandiser at CPM, your primary responsibilities include placing point-of-sale (POS) materials and in-store media in designated areas of the Asda store. You'll be tasked with coordinating with store staff to locate the delivered POS, setting up promotional displays, and ensuring all placements are completed efficiently. Your role will involve signing in, engaging with store colleagues, and utilizing an app to document your activities.

To apply for the Merchandiser position at CPM, experience in merchandising and working with POS is essential. You should be comfortable using a smartphone for reporting, able to manipulate items of varying weights, and confident in using a stepladder. Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships with store colleagues are also critical for success in this role.

In the Merchandiser role at CPM, you can expect to work an average of 4.5 hours per week, primarily on Thursdays. Though the specific hours may vary, you'll be able to plan your schedule in advance, as calls are typically scheduled between 6 am and 4 pm.

CPM is committed to the training and development of its employees. As a Merchandiser, you will receive comprehensive training to guide you on executing POS placement effectively. Additionally, you'll have access to ongoing support from a CPM field manager for any queries or challenges you may encounter on the job.

CPM stands out as an employer by prioritizing inclusivity and diversity. As an accredited Investors in People Gold award company, we celebrate the training of our staff and foster a collaborative environment. Our team enjoys the recognition of their ideas and achievements, making CPM an attractive and supportive place to work as a Merchandiser.

When answering this question, highlight your previous roles in merchandising, emphasizing your specific duties, outcomes achieved, and any knowledge of POS placement. Use examples to illustrate your understanding of how effective merchandising can influence sales.

Focus on your organizational skills and time management strategies. Discuss how you assess tasks according to timeline, store requirements, or importance. Share a past situation where prioritization led to a successful outcome during a busy day.

Mention any merchandising or reporting tools you've used, with a focus on app-based systems. Explain how you’re comfortable navigating technology and how it contributes to efficiency in your work.

Discuss the importance of establishing relationships in a store setting. Highlight your approach to introducing yourself, ensuring clarity in communications, and fostering collaborative efforts in achieving merchandising goals.

Share methods you utilize to double-check placements and report accuracy. For instance, you might mention visual checks or using a checklist to confirm that all POS materials are positioned as planned.

Provide a specific example that shows your problem-solving skills. Emphasize how you approached the situation calmly, discussed issues respectfully, and worked towards a collaborative solution.

Share the importance of setting personal goals and tracking your progress. Talk about how an intrinsic motivation to achieve results helps you stay engaged when working on your own.

Explain how visual merchandising impacts customer behavior and sales. Discuss how effective POS placement can attract attention, convey brand messaging, and ultimately drive customer engagement.

Detail your strategy for getting acquainted with the store layout and staff. Emphasize the importance of planning your route for efficiency and discussing with store staff to locate where the POS should be placed.

This is your chance to connect your skills and experience with the requirements listed in the job description. Express enthusiasm for working in a collaborative environment and your dedication to achieving successful merchandising results.