Retail Service Merchandiser NE

Imperial Distributors, Inc.; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth culture

Flexible scheduling

No night shifts

Job summary

Imperial (IDI) is seeking Retail Merchandisers to support supermarket partners by stocking, organizing, and showcasing inline categories, seasonal displays, and promotional sections. You will generate sales orders, manage inventory, and resolve basic store-level issues across assigned locations.

Ideal candidates are strong communicators with experience in retail or merchandising, capable of independent work in a fast-paced, physical environment, and dedicated to delivering excellent customer

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Prior experience in retail, grocery, food service, or merchandising is preferred.
• Basic computer skills and ability to login with a password.
• Knowledge of merchandising or health & beauty care products preferred.
• Ability to read and write short correspondence.
• Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small groups.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations for money and measurements.
• Your own reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Make regularly scheduled store visits to assigned locations.
• Maintain inline General Merchandise categories and displays.
• Set up and maintain promotional and new item displays.
• Build relationships with store managers and employees.
• Ensure shelves are clean, organized and compliant.
• Complete weekly service reports via tablet.

Skills

Strong communication

Retail experience

Merchandising knowledge

Basic computer skills

Independent work

Own transportation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At Imperial (IDI), our customer connection is what drives our success. The person that connects with our customers on a daily basis is our Retail Merchandisers. As a Retail Merchandiser, you play a key role in supporting supermarket partners by ensuring well-stocked, organized, and visually appealing in-line categories, seasonal displays, and promotional sections. This position is focused on helping customers drive profitable sales while representing IDI through strong in-store relationships. Responsibilities include generating sales orders, stocking shelves, maintaining inventory levels, and addressing basic store-level issues across one or more assigned locations.

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: Mon-Fri

Monday: Johnston RI

Tuesday: Warwick RI

Wednesday: Flex day Warwick/Johston RI

Thursday: Johnston RI

Friday: Warwick 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

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

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