Merchandiser

Imperial Distributors, Inc.; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Imperial Distributors, Inc. seeks a detail-oriented merchandiser to read planograms, set up displays, and price products for shoppers in CT/MA/RI. You will travel regionally, maintain in-line departments, and protect customer satisfaction through accurate execution.

A High School Diploma or GED is required, retail or merchandising experience is preferred, and basic computer skills are needed. Reliable transportation and the ability to work a daytime schedule are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience in retail, grocery, food service, or merchandising preferred.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use login/password.
• Knowledge of product and/or merchandising in general merchandise or health and beauty care preferred.
• Ability to read and write short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to present information clearly in one-on-one and small groups.
• Ability to perform arithmetic on money, units, weight, volume, and distance.
• Reliable transportation is required.

Responsibilities

• Read and implement planograms.
• Set up displays in accordance with planograms for seasonal and promotional product.
• Ensure proper pricing of product.
• Set up and reconfigure in-line sections as directed using established planograms.
• Provide merchandising support, including pack-out and maintenance of in-line departments, and display setup.
• Assure customer satisfaction with Imperial.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Retail merchandising

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Communication

Reading/writing memos

Arithmetic

Own transportation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Imperial is a recognized leader in supermarket non-foods distribution and merchandising. For over 85 years, we’ve helped our partners grow smarter and stronger—offering unmatched product selection, customized programs, and expert retail support across health, beauty, wellness, general merchandise categories.

What sets us apart?Our singular focus is on providing retailers with the value, innovation, and differentiation they need to thrive in today's dynamic marketplace.

OurMissionprioritizes people, embraces change, and fosters growth. And ourVisionis to redefine partnership with a lasting impact on our customers, communities, and the industry. At the center of it all is ouramazing team.

Join the Imperial Team: Where Excellence Meets Partnership

We are looking for self-motivated individuals with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for delivering exceptional results. Ideal candidates are strong communicators who thrive in a fast-paced, physical work environment and take pride in providing outstanding customer service.

If you enjoy working independently, building positive relationships with co-workers and customers, solving problems on the go, and achieving goals—all while maintaining a daytime schedule—this could be the perfect role for you.

• Read and implement planograms
• Set-up displays in accordance with planograms for seasonal and promotional product
• Ensure proper pricing of product
• Setup and re configure in-line sections as directed utilizing established planogram
• Provide merchandising support, including pack-out and maintenance of in-line departments, set-up of promotional and sales displays, and introduction and cut-in of new items.
• Assure customer satisfaction with Imperial
• Other duties as needed

Schedule: Monday-Friday (40 hours)

Travel required throughout CT, MA, RI

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Prior experience in retail, grocery, food service, or merchandising is preferred.
• Basic computer skills – requiring able to use a log in and password and follow simple instructions.
• Knowledge of product and/or experience with merchandising general merchandise or health and beauty care products preferred.
• Ability to read and write short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Your Own/Reliable Transportation

Why Join Imperial?

• Growth Culture:Opportunities for professional advancement
• Employee Perks:No night shifts or holiday work, flexible scheduling to support a healthy work life balance, independence to plan the day

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