Retail Field Researcher / Merchant Outreach Assistant

Birmingham, UK (On-site)

£15/hr – £20/hrIntern/New GradTemporary

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Build merchant relationships in the field, surface merchant feedback, and convert observations into outreach improvements across retail locations.

  • Visit retailers to establish relationships and gather on-site insights.
  • Document displays, placement, and shopper engagement data for action.
  • Capture feedback to shape outreach tactics and merchant events.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Visit retail locations to establish and maintain relationships with merchants
  • Conduct field research by collecting data on store displays, product placement, and customer engagement
  • Promote our company's services and gather feedback from merchants to improve outreach strategies
  • Assist in organising and executing merchant engagement activities and events
  • Document findings accurately and report insights to the team in a timely manner
  • Provide exceptional customer service by addressing merchant inquiries professionally and courteously
  • Maintain organised records of visits, interactions, and collected data for analysis

Requirements

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences
  • Customer service orientation with a friendly, approachable manner
  • Organised with excellent attention to detail for accurate data collection and reporting
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in the field while adhering to schedules and targets

Preferred

  • Experience or background in marketing is advantageous
  • Bilingual abilities are highly desirable to connect with a broader range of merchants