Mid Level General Merchandise Associate Jobs
Mid level general merchandise associate jobs call for professionals ready to own floor sections end to end, guide junior associates, and make real-time merchandising decisions with minimal supervisor input. Roles are largely on-site across Retail, Technology & Software, and Energy, with employers like TikTok, C Spire, and Circle K hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Merchandising Analyst 5 days a week onsite in the Paramount, CA area. Come join our team in the construction workwear! A great work environment makes all the difference. When people feel supported by their team, trusted to share ideas, and proud of the products they represent, they can do their best work. It is an opportunity to collaborate with talented people, build meaningful experiences, and contribute to quality products that customers genuinely value.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Merchandising Analyst will analyze business and market data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that support growth. This role partners with cross-functional teams to turn insights into strategies for go-to-market planning, assortment selection, and new product introductions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Product Performance Analytics and Insights:
- Identify trends, risks, and opportunities in raw data and translate findings into strategies that support revenue growth.
- Analyze distributor orders, point-of-sale (POS) sell-through, and other data to recommend B2B channel, distributor, and vertical assortments, product lifecycle investments or divestments, and SKU rationalization decisions.
- Present insights, scenarios, and recommendations to leadership and cross-functional partners using Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI dashboards.
- Partner with Operations and Technology to develop recurring Power BI dashboards that improve product performance visibility across the organization.
- Support product performance analysis for cross-functional Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs).
- Maintain accuracy, data integrity, and strong execution across all work.
Go-to-Market Planning:
- Monitor new product adoption and sell-in across the distributor network, identify gaps, and drive corrective actions to improve onboarding and performance.
- Partner with Product, Sales, and Marketing on sell-through analysis, sales forecasting, and competitive benchmarking for new product introductions, strategic account business planning, and visual merchandising.
- Coordinate new product introduction setup activities across Sales, Marketing, and Operations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with merchandising strategy.
Distributor Assortment Planning:
- Collaborate with Product Management and Sales to position new and existing products within distributor assortments and recommend product selection improvements based on data.
- Lead the analysis used to create, manage, and optimize channel-specific assortment strategies for distributor segments and end-market verticals.
POS:
- Analyze distributor branch sell-through data to guide future merchandising assortments and standards.
- Provide analysis for POS display programs, including assortment planning, planogram development, fixture rollout, and in-store merchandising standards.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience in data analysis, merchandising analytics, sales operations, or a highly analytical category management role. B2B experience is preferred.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data modeling, dynamic arrays, and logical functions. Power BI experience is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Data Analytics, Finance, or a related field.
- Excellent communication and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to turn complex data into clear business narratives that support revenue growth.
BENEFITS
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Competitive salary.
- Retirement savings plan with company match.
- Paid time off and holiday leave.
- Ongoing career development and professional growth opportunities.
INTRODUCTION
Merchandising Analyst 5 days a week onsite in the Paramount, CA area. Come join our team in the construction workwear! A great work environment makes all the difference. When people feel supported by their team, trusted to share ideas, and proud of the products they represent, they can do their best work. It is an opportunity to collaborate with talented people, build meaningful experiences, and contribute to quality products that customers genuinely value.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Merchandising Analyst will analyze business and market data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that support growth. This role partners with cross-functional teams to turn insights into strategies for go-to-market planning, assortment selection, and new product introductions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Product Performance Analytics and Insights:
- Identify trends, risks, and opportunities in raw data and translate findings into strategies that support revenue growth.
- Analyze distributor orders, point-of-sale (POS) sell-through, and other data to recommend B2B channel, distributor, and vertical assortments, product lifecycle investments or divestments, and SKU rationalization decisions.
- Present insights, scenarios, and recommendations to leadership and cross-functional partners using Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI dashboards.
- Partner with Operations and Technology to develop recurring Power BI dashboards that improve product performance visibility across the organization.
- Support product performance analysis for cross-functional Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs).
- Maintain accuracy, data integrity, and strong execution across all work.
Go-to-Market Planning:
- Monitor new product adoption and sell-in across the distributor network, identify gaps, and drive corrective actions to improve onboarding and performance.
- Partner with Product, Sales, and Marketing on sell-through analysis, sales forecasting, and competitive benchmarking for new product introductions, strategic account business planning, and visual merchandising.
- Coordinate new product introduction setup activities across Sales, Marketing, and Operations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with merchandising strategy.
Distributor Assortment Planning:
- Collaborate with Product Management and Sales to position new and existing products within distributor assortments and recommend product selection improvements based on data.
- Lead the analysis used to create, manage, and optimize channel-specific assortment strategies for distributor segments and end-market verticals.
POS:
- Analyze distributor branch sell-through data to guide future merchandising assortments and standards.
- Provide analysis for POS display programs, including assortment planning, planogram development, fixture rollout, and in-store merchandising standards.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience in data analysis, merchandising analytics, sales operations, or a highly analytical category management role. B2B experience is preferred.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data modeling, dynamic arrays, and logical functions. Power BI experience is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Data Analytics, Finance, or a related field.
- Excellent communication and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to turn complex data into clear business narratives that support revenue growth.
BENEFITS
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Competitive salary.
- Retirement savings plan with company match.
- Paid time off and holiday leave.
- Ongoing career development and professional growth opportunities.
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Mid Level General Merchandise Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level general merchandise associate job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just task completion. Highlight moments where you managed a floor section independently, trained new hires, or drove a merchandising reset from start to finish. Tailor your resume to show measurable results, such as shrink reduction or in-stock improvement. Employers at this level screen for candidates who can operate with limited oversight and solve problems on the floor without escalating every decision.
Which companies hire mid level general merchandise associates?
Companies hiring mid level general merchandise associates right now include TikTok, C Spire, and Circle K, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large-format retailers, warehouse clubs, and mass-market chains that run high-volume floor operations and need experienced associates who can lead sections independently.
Are there remote mid level general merchandise associate jobs?
Yes, though most general merchandise associate work is floor-based and on-site by nature. About 67% of mid level general merchandise associate openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles typically involve inventory coordination, vendor communication, or merchandising support functions that can be handled off-site rather than traditional floor coverage.
How do I move up to a mid level general merchandise associate role?
Moving into a mid level role comes from building depth over your first few years, not just logging time. Focus on owning a specific floor section or department, volunteering for resets and high-visibility projects, and developing a reputation for catching shrink and keeping in-stock rates high. Demonstrating that you can train others and operate without constant supervision signals readiness to employers looking to promote or hire at the mid level.
Which industries hire the most mid level general merchandise associates?
Mid Level general merchandise associate roles concentrate in Retail, Technology & Software, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they run large physical footprints with complex inventory needs, requiring experienced associates who can manage floor sections, support resets, and maintain product availability with limited oversight.