Coles Merchandiser- Training Provided

CGL – Retail Services, part of the Clemenger Group, is recruiting for Coles through Creative Activation and Clemenger Field Marketing. The team partners with major brands to drive sales, improve shopper experiences, and deliver solid in-store execution through merchandising, sales teams, brand activations, training, mystery shopping, and audits. The Coles opportunity sits with the CRT team, and it’s an onsite, full-time role based in Lane Cove, Australia.

Training is provided as part of the package, with ongoing development on offer to help you grow in the role. If you’re self-motivated, organised, and enjoy working in a retail setting, you’ll likely feel right at home here.

Expect a stable, weekday-friendly schedule with on-site work close to home, backed by a friendly team culture and clear opportunities for progression within the network.

A day in Lane Cove with Coles merchandisers

In this position you’ll work on merchandising tasks like planograms and relays, set up point-of-sale materials, and handle pricing and ticketing to keep shelves aligned with the store’s merchandising plan. You’ll collaborate with the Coles team to ensure displays look right and updates are applied promptly, using your organisational skills to prioritise tasks across shifts.

What you’ll need to bring to the role

• Be a self-starter who stays motivated, adapts to shifts, and solves problems on the fly
• Strong communication and solid organisational abilities
• Capable of lifting up to 15kg
• Flexible availability on weekdays
• Available to work Fridays

Nice-to-have extras

• Previous merchandising or retail experience is helpful, but the right attitude matters most
• Familiarity with planograms, relays, POS setups, pricing updates, and ticketing can be a plus
• Comfort working both autonomously and as part of a team

Pay, hours and on-site details

The role offers a competitive hourly rate of $34.34 per hour, plus superannuation. It is a full-time, onsite position based in Lane Cove, with Monday to Friday hours and no weekend work. Start date is ASAP.

There is a requirement to lift up to 15kg, and ongoing training and development are part of the package to help you grow in the role.

Three tips to win a Coles merchandiser interview

Lead with any merchandising or retail experience you have, including concrete examples of work with planograms, relays, POS setups, pricing, and ticketing, even if it came from side projects or volunteer roles.

Back up your claims with real examples that show you stay organised and can prioritise tasks under pressure, and be ready to mention your ability to lift 15kg as part of daily duties.

Prepare to explain how you manage time on a busy shift and what you’ve done to keep shelves looking right during resets, plus any notes about collaborating with store teams.

Ask about the training pathway and what a successful first 60 days looks like, and inquire how the Coles CRT team collaborates with store teams to execute merchandising plans.