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Get Access To All JobsLocation: GREEN BAY, WI, US, 54301-5160
Date: Apr 28, 2026
Work Location Type: Hybrid
Imperial Supplies, a Grainger Company, is a national distributor of quality maintenance products. Serving the fleet maintenance industry since 1958, Imperial has formed lasting relationships with customers by tailoring our services to meet their changing needs.
Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, we’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry.
eCommerce Onsite Search Intern – Fall 2026
As an intern at Imperial, we’ll help you design an experience that meets your learning objectives while helping you explore how the areas of our business relate and interact. You’ll enjoy a variety of day-to-day work assignments, cross-functional meetings, exposure to executive leadership, and soft skill development.
Imperial Supplies is a growing distributor of fleet maintenance products. We’ve been based in Green Bay since 1958 and have a strong history of double-digit annual growth!
Under general supervision, the Onsite Search Intern will audit, analyze, and optimize site search for Imperial Supplies’ website. The overall goal is to bring relevant Site Search results and provide a better search experience for the customer, leading to increased conversion and overall digital profitability.
Internship Details
- Paid internship during Fall 2026
- Duration of 12 weeks, up to 20 hours per week depending on student interest and availability
- Willing to provide supporting documentation for students seeking school credit
Potential Learning Outcomes:
- Establish an understanding of Site Search Relevancy
- Gain understanding of site search keyword research and optimization
- Identify Top search terms for the business
- Understand difference between Search customer vs. non-Search customer
- Understand connection between merchandising, product setup and site search
Internship Requirements
- Recently graduated or has active enrollment in a 2- or 4-year accredited college in a relevant course of study
- Exposure to eCommerce, digital marketing, or digital merchandising, with understanding of site search experience
- Strong oral and written communications skills, and be able to work effectively and independently, while building relationships with others
- Good organization and planning skills
- Comfortable with learning new applications and software
- Strong research and analytical thinking skills
- Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite products, especially Excel and PowerPoint
- Understanding of Google Analytics and how to run and read reports
Day to Day Responsibilities
- Review and optimize Search Terms on Imperial Supplies Website
- Oversee top search terms, high search exit terms, high search refinement terms and low conversion terms
- Analyze competitive site search experiences to stay current with new features in ecommerce, search, and industry.
- Research and analyze search terms for assigned categories.
- Provide before/after GA reporting follow ups to ensure updates are working.
- Work on redirect set up as needed
- Audit Left Navigation opportunities for search terms. Communicate findings to improve facets/filters based on findings.
- Perform other duties as assigned
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.
Location: GREEN BAY, WI, US, 54301-5160
Date: Apr 28, 2026
Work Location Type: Hybrid
Imperial Supplies, a Grainger Company, is a national distributor of quality maintenance products. Serving the fleet maintenance industry since 1958, Imperial has formed lasting relationships with customers by tailoring our services to meet their changing needs.
Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, we’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry.
eCommerce Onsite Search Intern – Fall 2026
As an intern at Imperial, we’ll help you design an experience that meets your learning objectives while helping you explore how the areas of our business relate and interact. You’ll enjoy a variety of day-to-day work assignments, cross-functional meetings, exposure to executive leadership, and soft skill development.
Imperial Supplies is a growing distributor of fleet maintenance products. We’ve been based in Green Bay since 1958 and have a strong history of double-digit annual growth!
Under general supervision, the Onsite Search Intern will audit, analyze, and optimize site search for Imperial Supplies’ website. The overall goal is to bring relevant Site Search results and provide a better search experience for the customer, leading to increased conversion and overall digital profitability.
Internship Details
- Paid internship during Fall 2026
- Duration of 12 weeks, up to 20 hours per week depending on student interest and availability
- Willing to provide supporting documentation for students seeking school credit
Potential Learning Outcomes:
- Establish an understanding of Site Search Relevancy
- Gain understanding of site search keyword research and optimization
- Identify Top search terms for the business
- Understand difference between Search customer vs. non-Search customer
- Understand connection between merchandising, product setup and site search
Internship Requirements
- Recently graduated or has active enrollment in a 2- or 4-year accredited college in a relevant course of study
- Exposure to eCommerce, digital marketing, or digital merchandising, with understanding of site search experience
- Strong oral and written communications skills, and be able to work effectively and independently, while building relationships with others
- Good organization and planning skills
- Comfortable with learning new applications and software
- Strong research and analytical thinking skills
- Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite products, especially Excel and PowerPoint
- Understanding of Google Analytics and how to run and read reports
Day to Day Responsibilities
- Review and optimize Search Terms on Imperial Supplies Website
- Oversee top search terms, high search exit terms, high search refinement terms and low conversion terms
- Analyze competitive site search experiences to stay current with new features in ecommerce, search, and industry.
- Research and analyze search terms for assigned categories.
- Provide before/after GA reporting follow ups to ensure updates are working.
- Work on redirect set up as needed
- Audit Left Navigation opportunities for search terms. Communicate findings to improve facets/filters based on findings.
- Perform other duties as assigned
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Ecommerce
Frame your portfolio around U.S. platform conventions
Host employers assessing J-1 Trainee candidates want evidence you've worked with tools like Shopify, Amazon Seller Central, or Google Merchant Center. Reformat your portfolio to highlight metrics and platforms your U.S. interviewers will recognize immediately.
Clarify your program category before applying
Current students typically qualify for the J-1 Intern category, while professionals with a relevant degree and some post-graduate experience fall under Trainee. Misidentifying your category wastes time with host employers whose designated sponsor agreements only cover one type.
Target host employers with active DS-2019 experience
Ecommerce teams at mid-size direct-to-consumer brands often host J-1 participants more readily than enterprise retailers with rigid HR compliance requirements. Search Migrate Mate to filter for companies in digital commerce that have hosted international candidates before.
Build a training plan before your first interview
Your designated sponsor organization requires a detailed Training Plan form outlining weekly learning objectives, supervisory structure, and measurable outcomes. Drafting a role-specific version for ecommerce, covering areas like paid acquisition, inventory systems, or UX testing, before employer conversations accelerates the DS-2019 issuance process significantly.
Confirm the host employer will coordinate with your designated sponsor
The DS-2019 is issued by a State Department-designated sponsor organization, not the employer directly. Get explicit written confirmation that your prospective host employer will cooperate with the sponsor's site visit requirements, training plan approval, and ongoing SEVIS reporting obligations before accepting any offer.
Check whether your home country triggers the two-year rule
Some J-1 participants are subject to a two-year home-country physical presence requirement upon program completion, which affects your ability to change to H-1B or other work statuses afterward. USCIS and your designated sponsor can confirm your 212(e) obligation based on your nationality and funding source.
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Find Ecommerce JobsEcommerce J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits an ecommerce role?
It depends on where you are in your career. If you're a current student or within 12 months of graduating, the J-1 Intern category applies. If you have a degree in a relevant field such as marketing, information systems, or business, and at least one year of professional experience, you qualify for the J-1 Trainee category, which allows placements of up to 18 months.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for an ecommerce position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations like CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT issue the DS-2019 form, approve your training plan, and monitor your program compliance. The ecommerce company hiring you is the host organization. You need both a willing host employer and a participating designated sponsor before you can start the application process.
How do I find ecommerce employers open to hosting J-1 participants?
Most general job boards don't filter by J-1 compatibility. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for U.S. employers and roles aligned with international sponsorship, making it easier to identify ecommerce companies already comfortable navigating the DS-2019 and training plan requirements rather than starting from scratch with employers unfamiliar with the process.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to ecommerce J-1 participants?
Possibly. The 212(e) two-year home-country physical presence requirement applies when your J-1 program was funded by your home government or the U.S. government, or when your home country appears on the State Department's exchange visitor skills list. Your designated sponsor and USCIS can determine your 212(e) status. This matters if you plan to pursue an H-1B or other long-term status after your program ends.
What goes into a J-1 training plan for an ecommerce position?
Your designated sponsor requires a detailed Training Plan document, typically the DS-7002 form, outlining week-by-week learning objectives, supervisor information, and how the role advances your professional development. For ecommerce placements, this usually covers areas like digital marketing analytics, platform operations, conversion rate optimization, or supply chain systems, depending on the specific role and your academic or professional background.
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