Retail Service Merchandiser NE

Imperial Distributors, Inc.; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Flexible scheduling

No night shifts or holiday work

Job summary

Imperial Distributors, Inc. in Norwood, MA is seeking a detail-oriented merchandiser to visit stores, stock inline categories, and set up displays. You will build relationships with store personnel, maintain shelf conditions, and ensure planogram compliance.

The role offers hourly pay ($15.75–$20.00) plus potential commission of up to $2.57 per hour based on weekly sales, with no guaranteed night shifts and a daytime schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Retail or merchandising experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills and ability to follow simple instructions.
• Knowledge of product/merchandising health and beauty care preferred.
• Ability to read and write short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic with money, weights, volumes.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Make regularly scheduled store visits.
• Ensure inline General Merchandise categories are well stocked and maintained.
• Place and maintain displays (set up promotional and sales displays, introduction and cut-in of new items).
• Build relationships with store managers and employees.
• Maintain shelf conditions by keeping sections blocked and free of debris.
• Tag/price compliance.
• Reorder products that you service.
• Maintain inventory levels for inline sections, power panels, clip strips, and cross merchandise.
• Prepare and complete weekly service reports for timely submission via tablet.
• Manage back stock ensuring product is worked to shelf.
• Ensure planogram compliance at shelf.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Merchandising

Basic computer skills

Reading & writing

Numerical skills

Own transportation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About Imperial (IDI)

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. IDI supports over 50 regional and independent retail grocery banners with products from major national CPG brands as well as customized private label and seasonal program options.

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.

Our Mission prioritizes people, embraces change, and fosters growth. And our Vision is to redefine partnership with a lasting impact on our customers, communities, and the industry. At the center of it all is our amazing 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.

• Make regularly scheduled store visits
• Ensure inline General Merchandise categories are well stocked and maintained
• Place/Maintain displays (set up promotional and sales displays, introduction and cut-in of new items)
• Build relationship with store managers and employees
• Maintain shelf conditions by keeping sections blocked and free of debris
• Tag/price compliance
• Reorder products that you service
• Maintain inventory levels for inline sections, power panels, clip strips, and cross merchandise
• Prepare and complete weekly service reports for timely submission via tablet
• Manage back stock ensuring product is worked to shelf
• Ensure planogram compliance at shelf
• Other duties as assigned

Schedule: Monday-Friday in Norwood MA

This role qualifies for a commission-based pay option. The hourly base pay would be between $15.75-$20.00 depending on experience plus commission of up to $2.57 more per hour based on weekly sales.

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

**A full comprehensive job description will be available during the interview process, this is a condensed job posting.

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