Mid Level General Merchandise Team Lead Jobs
Mid level general merchandise team lead jobs go to professionals ready to own day-to-day team operations, mentor newer associates, and drive floor-level decisions with minimal oversight. Most openings are on-site roles 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 Team Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level general merchandise team lead job?
Position your experience around ownership and results: highlight times you led a team through a high-volume period, managed inventory processes end to end, or reduced shrinkage on your watch. Tailor your resume to show you can run a department with limited direction, not just follow instructions. Specific outcomes and team size carry more weight than titles at this stage.
Which companies hire mid level general merchandise team leads?
Companies hiring mid level general merchandise team leads right now include TikTok, C Spire, and Circle K, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. National big-box retailers, regional grocery chains, and large wholesale clubs tend to have the most consistent openings at this experience level.
Are there remote mid level general merchandise team lead jobs?
Yes, though most roles in this field are on-site given the floor leadership and inventory responsibilities involved. About 67% of mid level general merchandise team lead openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve corporate-side merchandising, planning, or vendor coordination rather than direct floor supervision.
How do I move up to a mid level general merchandise team lead role?
Moving from an entry level position into a mid level general merchandise team lead role comes down to building a record of expanded ownership over time. Focus on taking on cross-department projects, learning inventory systems deeply, and stepping in to cover team lead responsibilities when openings arise. Demonstrating that you can run a shift or manage a section independently is what signals readiness for the step up.
Which industries hire the most mid level general merchandise team leads?
Mid Level general merchandise team lead roles concentrate in Retail, Technology & Software, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on consistent floor leadership and high product turnover, which creates steady demand for experienced team leads who can manage operations without close supervision.