Entry Level Merchandising Specialist Jobs

New grad merchandising specialist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a portfolio of retail or product projects can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Retail, Distribution & Wholesale, and Insurance, with employers like Dollar Tree, American Eagle Outfitters, and White Cap hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles32
Top stateIndiana
Top employerDollar Tree
Top cityGriffith, IN
Work type88% 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 Team Lead - Full Time
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Merchandising Team Lead - Full Time
Belk
Martinsville, Virginia
Business Operations
Product Management
Project Management
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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Aerie Merchandising Team Leader
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Aerie Merchandising Team Leader
American Eagle Outfitters
Arlington, Virginia
Account Management
Customer Service
Sales
$24 - $31/hr
On-Site

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Entry Level Merchandising Specialist Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Dollar Tree12
  • American Eagle Outfitters6
  • White Cap2
  • Belk1
  • Kohl's1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Retail24
  • Distribution & Wholesale4
  • Insurance1
  • Luxury Goods1
  • Food & Beverage1

Entry Level Merchandising Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level merchandising specialist job?

Focus on building hands-on experience through retail internships, college merchandising coursework, or volunteer visual display projects, since employers at this level prioritize demonstrated product and floor-set skills over years on the job. Tailor your resume to highlight planogram work, inventory management, and any vendor or buyer collaboration. A concise portfolio showing before-and-after displays or category resets gives you a clear edge over candidates with identical credentials.

Which companies hire entry level merchandising specialists?

Companies hiring entry level merchandising specialists right now include Dollar Tree, American Eagle Outfitters, and White Cap, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from national retailers, consumer goods companies, and regional grocery or big-box chains that build their merchandising teams by developing new talent from the ground up.

Are there remote entry level merchandising specialist jobs?

Yes, though most roles in this field are on-site by nature. About 12% of entry level merchandising specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and these positions typically involve digital shelf management, e-commerce product content, or vendor portal coordination rather than in-store floor work. If location flexibility matters, filtering by remote openings will show you which roles fit.

Are these new grad merchandising specialist jobs?

Yes, many of these postings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates, candidates with zero to two years of experience, or applicants who can demonstrate relevant internship or coursework in place of full-time history. A new grad friendly posting typically omits strict experience minimums, lists a degree or related field as sufficient, and treats a strong internship or a category project as qualifying experience.

Which industries hire the most entry level merchandising specialists?

Entry Level merchandising specialist roles concentrate in Retail, Distribution & Wholesale, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive the most hiring at this level because their business models depend on regular product resets, seasonal display cycles, and category management programs that are well suited to developing junior merchandising talent.