Merchandising Assistant Jobs
Merchandising Assistant jobs are open across retail, fashion, grocery, and consumer goods at levels from entry-level to senior associate, with specializations in visual merchandising, inventory management, and product assortment planning. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Your Role at Dollar Tree:
As a Merchandise Assistant Manager at Dollar Tree, you’ll join our Store Manager in leading a dynamic team of associates and creating positive experiences for the communities we serve. In this role, you’ll focus on merchandising and processing freight.
Your job duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assist with all store functions and day-to-day activities
Perform opening and closing procedures as needed
Protect and secure company assets, including store cash
Adhere to all policies and procedures, including safety guidelines
Maintain areas of the store, including stockroom and sales floor, to company standards
Process all corporate directives such as Pull and Hold/Destroy, Task Compliance, Key Survey information requests, and any additional communications related to store activities
Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness throughout the store, including cleaning and restocking bathrooms, sweeping and mopping floors, taking out the trash, and ensuring all areas are neat and presentable
Ensure a positive, safe, and respectful environment while maintaining professional and friendly interactions with customers, associates, and leaders
Other duties as assigned*
In addition, you’ll assist the Store Manager with the following duties as assigned:
Process the receipt and return of DSD merchandise
Manage freight flow in accordance with productivity standards
Order and stock merchandise needs, including frozen & refrigerated, in accordance with productivity standards
Ensure that the sales floor is sales-effective
Plan, merchandise, and maintain Clip Strips and Power Panels with sales effective items
Plan and implement monthly Sales Planners
Your Skills and Experience:
Prior retail and management experience is preferred
Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills are required
Must be able to lift between 30 and 50 lbs. from floor to above shoulder height and meet demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting, with or without reasonable accommodation
Ability to work in a high-energy, team environment is required
Your Perks and Benefits:
We offer a wide variety of rewards to support your health, wealth, and mental well-being. In addition to medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance, we offer:
Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off
Retirement plans with matching contributions
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Educational Assistance
Access to PerkSpot, an employee discount platform for goods and services
And much more!
Who We Are:
At Dollar Tree, we make a difference in the lives of our customers every day by exceeding their expectations and delivering value – it’s what our business is built on. Our associates play an important role in this commitment by embracing change and showing up for their teams and their communities.
We see an exciting path forward as our company continues to grow and transform – and we know that this path starts with you.
Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. This is not to be considered a complete list of job duties, which appear in the job description for this position, and which may be amended from time to time at the discretion of Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.
Please note, this job description is not a contract of employment and may be modified to meet evolving business needs. Employment at Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.
Your Role at Dollar Tree:
As a Merchandise Assistant Manager at Dollar Tree, you’ll join our Store Manager in leading a dynamic team of associates and creating positive experiences for the communities we serve. In this role, you’ll focus on merchandising and processing freight.
Your job duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assist with all store functions and day-to-day activities
Perform opening and closing procedures as needed
Protect and secure company assets, including store cash
Adhere to all policies and procedures, including safety guidelines
Maintain areas of the store, including stockroom and sales floor, to company standards
Process all corporate directives such as Pull and Hold/Destroy, Task Compliance, Key Survey information requests, and any additional communications related to store activities
Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness throughout the store, including cleaning and restocking bathrooms, sweeping and mopping floors, taking out the trash, and ensuring all areas are neat and presentable
Ensure a positive, safe, and respectful environment while maintaining professional and friendly interactions with customers, associates, and leaders
Other duties as assigned*
In addition, you’ll assist the Store Manager with the following duties as assigned:
Process the receipt and return of DSD merchandise
Manage freight flow in accordance with productivity standards
Order and stock merchandise needs, including frozen & refrigerated, in accordance with productivity standards
Ensure that the sales floor is sales-effective
Plan, merchandise, and maintain Clip Strips and Power Panels with sales effective items
Plan and implement monthly Sales Planners
Your Skills and Experience:
Prior retail and management experience is preferred
Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills are required
Must be able to lift between 30 and 50 lbs. from floor to above shoulder height and meet demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting, with or without reasonable accommodation
Ability to work in a high-energy, team environment is required
Your Perks and Benefits:
We offer a wide variety of rewards to support your health, wealth, and mental well-being. In addition to medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance, we offer:
Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off
Retirement plans with matching contributions
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Educational Assistance
Access to PerkSpot, an employee discount platform for goods and services
And much more!
Who We Are:
At Dollar Tree, we make a difference in the lives of our customers every day by exceeding their expectations and delivering value – it’s what our business is built on. Our associates play an important role in this commitment by embracing change and showing up for their teams and their communities.
We see an exciting path forward as our company continues to grow and transform – and we know that this path starts with you.
Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. This is not to be considered a complete list of job duties, which appear in the job description for this position, and which may be amended from time to time at the discretion of Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.
Please note, this job description is not a contract of employment and may be modified to meet evolving business needs. Employment at Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.
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Who's Hiring
- Dollar Tree420
- American Eagle Outfitters64
- Target28
- Gap18
- The Home Depot16
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Luxury Goods
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in merchandising assistant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in fashion merchandising, business, or a related field
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables and VLOOKUP
- Experience with planogram development or execution software
- Familiarity with inventory management or ERP systems
- Strong attention to detail in product data entry and SKU management
- Ability to coordinate with vendors, buyers, and logistics teams
Tips for Your Merchandising Assistant Job Search
Tailor your resume to planogram work
Hiring managers for merchandising assistant roles scan for planogram experience fast. If you've built, executed, or audited floor sets, call that out explicitly with the software or systems you used, not just the outcome.
Highlight inventory and vendor coordination skills
Many postings prioritize candidates who've tracked purchase orders, managed reorder points, or communicated with vendors directly. List the specific tools you used, whether that's Excel, an ERP system, or a retail management platform.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists merchandising assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Search by retail category, not just title
Merchandising assistant roles in fashion, grocery, and home goods require different category knowledge. Filter openings by industry vertical so your application materials match the buyer team's specific product focus.
Prepare examples of cross-functional collaboration
Interviewers frequently ask how you've coordinated between buying, logistics, and store teams. Have two or three concrete examples ready that show you can translate between functions without losing execution detail.
Follow up after the interview with category insight
A brief follow-up that references a current trend in the company's product category, a recent assortment gap you noticed, or a planogram observation, signals genuine category interest and separates you from candidates who send generic thank-you notes.
Merchandising Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most merchandising assistants?
Dollar Tree, American Eagle Outfitters, and Target are hiring the most merchandising assistants right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Florida, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Retail chains and consumer goods companies tend to post the most volume at the assistant level.
How many merchandising assistant jobs are remote?
About 18% of merchandising assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most remote-eligible roles concentrated in data-heavy functions like assortment analysis, vendor communication, and reporting. Roles that involve physical floor sets, store visits, or warehouse coordination are almost always on-site.
How do you become a merchandising assistant?
Start by building foundational skills in retail math, inventory tracking, and product data management, often through coursework in fashion merchandising or business. Internships at retailers or consumer goods companies give you hands-on planogram and buying cycle experience. From there, target entry-level assistant roles where you support a buyer or merchandising manager directly, then grow from that base.
Can you get hired as a merchandising assistant with little experience?
Yes, many employers hire merchandising assistants with limited direct experience if you can show retail math fluency, strong Excel skills, and an understanding of how product flows through a store or catalog. Part-time retail work, school projects involving assortment planning, and internships all count. Applying to roles at smaller brands or regional retailers gives you a realistic entry point before moving to larger organizations.
What does the merchandising assistant interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial phone screen with a recruiter, followed by a panel or one-on-one interview with a merchandising manager or buyer. You'll likely face scenario questions about managing competing priorities, handling vendor discrepancies, or reading a sales report. Some employers add a practical exercise, such as analyzing a product assortment or completing a mock planogram review, before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to merchandising assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to merchandising assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and category focus, then apply directly to each listing. The openings update regularly, so checking back frequently means you won't miss newly posted roles that fit your background.
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