Entry Level Assistant Merchandising Manager Jobs

New grad assistant merchandising manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship or hands-on retail project can outweigh a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Retail and Luxury Goods, with employers like Dollar Tree, Target, and Sephora hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles15
Top stateIndiana
Top employerDollar Tree
Top cityGriffith, IN
Work type91% On-site
Top industryRetail

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Assistant Manager, Merchandising, Sephora Collection
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Assistant Manager, Merchandising, Sephora Collection
Sephora
San Francisco, California
Account Management
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
$88k - $95k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Merchandising Assistant Category Manager
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Merchandising Assistant Category Manager
Stuller Inc
Lafayette, Louisiana
Partnerships & Business Development
Product Management
Marketing
Customer Service & Support
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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AE - Merchandising Team Leader (Assistant Manager)
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AE - Merchandising Team Leader (Assistant Manager)
American Eagle Outfitters
Salem, Oregon
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management

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Merchandising Assistant Manager
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Merchandising Assistant Manager
Dollar Tree
Little Rock, Arkansas
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
10,000+

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Executive Team Leader Specialty Sales (Assistant Manager Merchandising and Service) - Williston, ND
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Executive Team Leader Specialty Sales (Assistant Manager Merchandising and Service) - Williston, ND
Target
Williston, North Dakota
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
$64k - $128k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Entry Level Assistant Merchandising Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Dollar Tree11
  • Target1
  • Sephora1
  • Stuller1
  • American Eagle Outfitters1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Retail
  • Luxury Goods

Entry Level Assistant Merchandising Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level assistant merchandising manager job?

Focus on retail or buying internships, coursework in merchandising or business, and any experience managing product assortments, planograms, or inventory, even in a part-time or volunteer context. Hiring managers at this level look for candidates who understand the basics of product placement, vendor relationships, and sell-through analysis. A portfolio showing a mock buying plan or category review can give you a real edge over other new grad applicants.

Which companies hire entry level assistant merchandising managers?

Companies hiring entry level assistant merchandising managers right now include Dollar Tree, Target, and Sephora, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, you'll find openings across both national retail chains and emerging consumer brands that build their merchandising pipelines by bringing in junior talent early.

Are there remote entry level assistant merchandising manager jobs?

Yes, though most openings at this level are on-site or hybrid given the hands-on nature of merchandising work. About 9% of entry level assistant merchandising manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so candidates who need flexibility should filter specifically for those roles and confirm expectations around store visits or vendor meetings during the interview process.

Are these new grad assistant merchandising manager jobs?

Yes, many of these postings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome candidates with zero to two years of experience, including recent graduates entering the workforce for the first time. A new grad-friendly posting typically accepts internship experience or a strong academic project in lieu of full-time history, so entry level applicants should not self-select out if they have relevant coursework or hands-on retail exposure.

Which industries hire the most entry level assistant merchandising managers?

Entry Level assistant merchandising manager roles concentrate in Retail and Luxury Goods, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive the most junior hiring because they run large, constantly refreshed product assortments that require dedicated entry level support to manage pricing, placement, and replenishment at scale.