Sales Support Merchandiser

Imperial Distributors, Inc.•Enfield, CT

8h•$20 - $23

About The Position

At Imperial (IDI), the Sales Support Merchandiser supports the team in providing exceptional service to supermarket partners. The position provides district-wide coverage to complete merchandising tasks efficiently and accurately, including stocking shelves, organizing product displays, and creating seasonal and promotional sections. It supports route merchandisers and helps uphold Imperial’s brand through strong in-store relationships. Additional work includes generating sales orders, managing inventory levels, interpreting planograms, and setting up or adjusting merchandise displays. The role requires travel to assigned customer stores and a flexible schedule as assignments may change based on business needs. It is suited to someone who can work independently, build positive relationships with coworkers and customers, solve problems, and maintain a daytime schedule. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic computer skills, including the ability to use a login and password and follow 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 these operations using American units of money and measurements of weight, volume, and distance.
Own/reliable transportation.
Self-motivation, attention to detail, strong communication, and customer-service orientation.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, physical work environment.
Ability to work independently, build positive relationships, and solve problems on the go.
Willingness to travel to assigned customer stores and work a flexible schedule as business needs change.

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.
Ensure inline General Merchandise and Health, Beauty, Wellness categories are 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 that maintain stock levels to 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 ensure product is worked to shelf.
Ensure execution of the 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.