Merchandising Service Associate Jobs
Merchandising Service Associate jobs are open across retail, grocery, and consumer goods, covering specializations in planogram execution, shelf resets, and product resets, from entry-level to lead and supervisor roles. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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- Team Leadership
- Schedules Merchandising Service team and manages resources for the team to drive efficient project execution in fulfillment of the overall Merchandising Service strategy
- Guides Merchandising Service Associates (MSAs) around project priorities, scheduling, expectations, and needs (e.g., materials, supplies, time)
- Delivers onboarding and training, provides on-the-job coaching, and mentors MSAs
- Coaches MSAs on performance
- Creates tailored developments plans for MSAs by analyzing metric and individual strengths, weaknesses, and needs
- Handles disciplinary actions and proactively partners with HR business partner
- Manages project, travel, display, fixture expenses and weekly payroll
- Identifies and resolves project and/or store-level issues using available resources
- Summarizes and communicates project information, updates, and feedback on project execution with store team, field leaders, and corporate teams
- Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency, merchandising, and displays to be shared across the district, region, and enterprise, as appropriate
- Lead team to merchandise our live goods in garden centers
- Lead teams ranging from 11-21 people
- Collaborate with Field Project managers on large third party labor projects when needed
- Customer Service
- Provides SMART customer service at all times through the daily execution of Lowe's customer service policies, procedures and programs
- Seeks out customers to understand his/her needs and assists in locating, demonstrating, selecting, carrying, and/or loading merchandise
- Listens to and responds knowledgeably and promptly to customer and employee questions by taking them to areas of the store and walking them through projects when necessary
- Demonstrates sincere appreciation to customers
- Communicates information to customers regarding all stock, special order merchandise, feature benefits, application, and warranty information related to Lowe’s programs
- Supports those that directly help customers by providing the tools and resources needed
- Lead daily price change execution, audit and update price labels inside and outside the store
- In-stock
- Oversees that merchandise is stocked, fronted, and fully packed down in assigned area according to planogram
- Confirms that all signage, reorder stickers, pricing, and product information is accurate
- Confirms all product displays, resets, and bay integrity efforts are completed according to Lowe's specifications, planograms, and merchandising and safety standards
- Collaborates with receiving departments in assigned stores to establish or revise the staging process for reset product and product support materials
- Leads efforts of buyback items and ensures they are pulled, prepped, and ready for shipping
- Oversees the proper processing of damaged products
- Clean and Safe Stores
- Detects common signs of shoplifting, theft, and other security risks, and promptly communicates them to management and/or Asset Protection
- Ensures compliance with housekeeping standards and programs (e.g., Zone Recovery) to maintain cleanliness and organization of store and working areas
- Maintains a safe and secure work environment, which may include conducting daily safety reviews, noting hazards, keeping aisles clear, and securing doors and gates
- Adheres to all safety requirements relevant to one’s regular job duties: top stock safety, reinstalling safety cables, use of aisle blockers, a tether line on power equipment, spotters, and safety devices
- Operates store equipment as needed depending on one specific role and department (e.g., Zebra phone, telephone, paging system, copiers, fax machines, computers, CCTV surveillance system, key cutter, panel saw, paint mixer, flooring cutters, compacter baler)
- Maintain point-of-sale signage including bin plus beam label stock ensuring all bin locators are placed and price changes are activated
- Follow state-specific guidelines on price changes (Pricing Policy SF-06)
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED General Studies or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
- 2 Years Customer service or retail experience in a fast-paced retail environment (or 1 year of Lowe's store experience)
- 1 Year Experience as a team lead or leading others in an informal capacity
Preferred Qualifications
- Supervisory experience including coaching/training and evaluating the performance of direct reports
- Merchandising experience including reading planograms, setting up and tearing down displays
- Experience operating power equipment such as lifts, order pickers, and similar equipment
About Lowe’s
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week, with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,700 home improvement stores, 530 branches and 130 distribution centers. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.
Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.- Team Leadership
- Schedules Merchandising Service team and manages resources for the team to drive efficient project execution in fulfillment of the overall Merchandising Service strategy
- Guides Merchandising Service Associates (MSAs) around project priorities, scheduling, expectations, and needs (e.g., materials, supplies, time)
- Delivers onboarding and training, provides on-the-job coaching, and mentors MSAs
- Coaches MSAs on performance
- Creates tailored developments plans for MSAs by analyzing metric and individual strengths, weaknesses, and needs
- Handles disciplinary actions and proactively partners with HR business partner
- Manages project, travel, display, fixture expenses and weekly payroll
- Identifies and resolves project and/or store-level issues using available resources
- Summarizes and communicates project information, updates, and feedback on project execution with store team, field leaders, and corporate teams
- Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency, merchandising, and displays to be shared across the district, region, and enterprise, as appropriate
- Lead team to merchandise our live goods in garden centers
- Lead teams ranging from 11-21 people
- Collaborate with Field Project managers on large third party labor projects when needed
- Customer Service
- Provides SMART customer service at all times through the daily execution of Lowe's customer service policies, procedures and programs
- Seeks out customers to understand his/her needs and assists in locating, demonstrating, selecting, carrying, and/or loading merchandise
- Listens to and responds knowledgeably and promptly to customer and employee questions by taking them to areas of the store and walking them through projects when necessary
- Demonstrates sincere appreciation to customers
- Communicates information to customers regarding all stock, special order merchandise, feature benefits, application, and warranty information related to Lowe’s programs
- Supports those that directly help customers by providing the tools and resources needed
- Lead daily price change execution, audit and update price labels inside and outside the store
- In-stock
- Oversees that merchandise is stocked, fronted, and fully packed down in assigned area according to planogram
- Confirms that all signage, reorder stickers, pricing, and product information is accurate
- Confirms all product displays, resets, and bay integrity efforts are completed according to Lowe's specifications, planograms, and merchandising and safety standards
- Collaborates with receiving departments in assigned stores to establish or revise the staging process for reset product and product support materials
- Leads efforts of buyback items and ensures they are pulled, prepped, and ready for shipping
- Oversees the proper processing of damaged products
- Clean and Safe Stores
- Detects common signs of shoplifting, theft, and other security risks, and promptly communicates them to management and/or Asset Protection
- Ensures compliance with housekeeping standards and programs (e.g., Zone Recovery) to maintain cleanliness and organization of store and working areas
- Maintains a safe and secure work environment, which may include conducting daily safety reviews, noting hazards, keeping aisles clear, and securing doors and gates
- Adheres to all safety requirements relevant to one’s regular job duties: top stock safety, reinstalling safety cables, use of aisle blockers, a tether line on power equipment, spotters, and safety devices
- Operates store equipment as needed depending on one specific role and department (e.g., Zebra phone, telephone, paging system, copiers, fax machines, computers, CCTV surveillance system, key cutter, panel saw, paint mixer, flooring cutters, compacter baler)
- Maintain point-of-sale signage including bin plus beam label stock ensuring all bin locators are placed and price changes are activated
- Follow state-specific guidelines on price changes (Pricing Policy SF-06)
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED General Studies or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
- 2 Years Customer service or retail experience in a fast-paced retail environment (or 1 year of Lowe's store experience)
- 1 Year Experience as a team lead or leading others in an informal capacity
Preferred Qualifications
- Supervisory experience including coaching/training and evaluating the performance of direct reports
- Merchandising experience including reading planograms, setting up and tearing down displays
- Experience operating power equipment such as lifts, order pickers, and similar equipment
About Lowe’s
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week, with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,700 home improvement stores, 530 branches and 130 distribution centers. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.
Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.Merchandising Service Associate Jobs by Experience Level
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Who's Hiring
- Target23
- Lowe's Home Improvement7
- Top Liquors1T
- Ocean State Job Lot1
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in merchandising service associate jobs.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly
- Experience reading and executing planograms or schematics
- Reliable transportation for travel between multiple store locations
- Availability for early morning, overnight, or weekend reset schedules
- Basic proficiency with handheld scan guns or mobile inventory devices
Tips for Your Merchandising Service Associate Job Search
Tailor your resume to planogram work
Hiring managers for these roles scan for planogram compliance, reset experience, and fixture assembly. List the specific store departments you've reset and any space-planning tools you've used, even if you learned them on the job.
Highlight physical and schedule flexibility
Merchandising roles often require early morning starts, overnight resets, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Call out your availability for off-hours shifts and your physical capability directly in your resume summary so screeners don't have to guess.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists merchandising service associate 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 format, not just title
Job listings for this role appear under different titles depending on the employer. Search for 'reset associate,' 'merchandising rep,' and 'retail service associate' alongside the standard title to find openings you'd otherwise miss.
Prepare for scenario questions about store conditions
Interviewers often ask how you'd handle a damaged fixture, a missing product, or a planogram that doesn't match the shelf. Walk through your process step by step, including who you'd notify and how you'd document the issue.
Follow up after a field-based interview
If your interview includes a store walk-through or a practical reset demonstration, send a brief follow-up note referencing one specific thing you noticed or adjusted. It signals attention to detail and genuine interest in the role.
Merchandising Service Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most merchandising service associates?
The companies hiring the most merchandising service associates right now include Target, Lowe's Home Improvement, and Top Liquors, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Florida, and North Dakota, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Retail chains, grocery distributors, and third-party merchandising services tend to post the highest volumes year-round.
How many merchandising service associate jobs are remote?
About 0% of merchandising service associate openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, in-store nature of most of these roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include merchandising coordination, planogram creation, and field reporting rather than direct store-level execution work.
How do you become a merchandising service associate?
Start by gaining familiarity with retail stocking, shelf organization, or inventory processes through entry-level retail work. Build planogram-reading skills, since most employers expect you to execute schematics from day one. Apply to roles labeled 'reset associate' or 'retail service associate' as stepping stones, and be ready to demonstrate physical stamina and schedule flexibility during the hiring process.
Can you get hired as a merchandising service associate with no experience?
Yes, many employers hire merchandising service associates with no direct experience, especially for overnight reset crews and seasonal coverage roles. Emphasize any retail, stocking, or warehouse background, your availability for flexible hours, and your ability to follow detailed instructions. Some third-party merchandising companies run short onboarding programs that teach planogram execution before your first assignment.
What does the merchandising service associate interview process look like?
The process typically involves a brief phone screen focused on availability and physical requirements, followed by an in-person or store-based interview. Some employers conduct a practical component where you read a simple planogram and demonstrate how you'd execute it on a mock shelf. References and a background check are standard before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to merchandising service associate jobs?
You can find and apply to merchandising service associate jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your location, schedule, and experience level and apply directly to each listing that fits your situation.
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