Sales Support Merchandiser

Imperial Distributors, Inc.•Waterbury, CT

5d•$41,600 - $46,800•Onsite

About The Position

Imperial (IDI) is seeking a Sales Support Merchandiser to provide district-wide coverage and support route merchandisers in delivering service to supermarket partners. The role involves maintaining and stocking merchandise sections, creating and adjusting displays, supporting seasonal and promotional programs, processing sales orders, and managing inventory. The position requires travel throughout Southwestern Connecticut, a flexible schedule, independent work, and strong customer and coworker relationships. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, during the daytime.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic computer skills, including using a login and password and following simple instructions.
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.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with tens and hundreds.
Ability to perform calculations using American money and measurements of weight, volume, and distance.
Own and reliable transportation.
Ability to travel throughout Southwestern Connecticut, including Waterbury, Derby, Shelton, Stratford, and Bethel.
Ability to work a flexible schedule and in a fast-paced, physical work environment.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in retail, grocery, food service, or merchandising.
Knowledge of products and/or experience merchandising general merchandise or health and beauty care products.

Responsibilities

Complete resets.
Build strong relationships with store management.
Keep inline General Merchandise and Health, Beauty, Wellness categories well stocked and maintained.
Manage merchandising standards for Clip Strips, Power Panels, and cross-merchandising locations.
Train new team members on job expectations and tasks in customer stores.
Cover and travel to specific customer stores as assigned by management.
Process orders to maintain stock levels and maximize sales.
Ensure planogram compliance at shelf.
Ensure tag and pricing compliance.
Maintain shelf conditions, keeping sections blocked and free of debris.
Manage back stock and work product to the shelf.
Ensure execution of sales business plans.
Implement seasonal and promotional programs to ensure sell-through.
Build promotional displays associated with ad plans.
Place new items at shelf.
Propose incremental sales opportunities that can be implemented in other locations.
Complete electronic surveys to ensure execution.
Perform other duties or tasks as assigned.