Entry Level Merchant Jobs

New grad merchant jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship in buying, planning, or category management can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Fashion & Apparel, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like TikTok, DoorDash, and Caleres hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles7
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerTikTok
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Work type83% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Market Account Executive Sales - Merchant Services
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Market Account Executive Sales - Merchant Services
Deluxe Corporation
Texas
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
High school diploma or GED
5,001-10,000

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Merchant Growth Strategy Operations Manager
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Merchant Growth Strategy Operations Manager
TikTok
Los Angeles, California
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Business Analysis
Project Management
$116k - $198k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Associate Account Merchant
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Associate Account Merchant
Caleres Inc.
St. Louis, Missouri
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
Customer Success
Project & Program Management
Business Development
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Semi-Managed Merchant Operation Graduate
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Semi-Managed Merchant Operation Graduate
TikTok
Los Angeles, California
Business Operations
Partnerships & Business Development
Customer Success
Data Science & Analytics
$103k - $144k/yr
On-Site
Master's

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Merchant Support Project Intern
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Merchant Support Project Intern
TikTok
Los Angeles, California
Procurement & Supply Chain
Customer Service & Support
Logistics & Fleet Management
Supply Chain
Customer Support
$23.75/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Entry Level Merchant Job Market

Who's Hiring

TikTok4 open roles
DoorDash1 open role
Caleres1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Fashion & Apparel
  • Consulting & Professional Services

Entry Level Merchant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level merchant job?

Start by building experience in buying, assortment planning, or inventory management through internships, retail co-ops, or coursework in merchandising or business. Employers at this level look for candidates who can read sales data, understand consumer trends, and communicate product strategy clearly. Highlighting any vendor negotiations, category projects, or pricing analysis work, even from academic settings, gives you a real edge over other applicants.

Which companies hire entry level merchants?

Companies hiring entry level merchants right now include TikTok, DoorDash, and Caleres, based on current listings on MigrateAte as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from retailers, consumer goods brands, and e-commerce companies that run structured merchant development or associate buyer programs for new and junior talent.

Are there remote entry level merchant jobs?

Yes, though most merchant roles at the entry level are on-site or hybrid given the hands-on nature of product and vendor work. About 17% of entry level merchant openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so candidates with flexibility on location will find the widest range of opportunities, particularly at e-commerce and digitally native companies.

Are these new grad merchant jobs?

Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome candidates with zero to two years of experience, relevant internships, or a portfolio of coursework and projects. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it lists a bachelor's degree as the primary requirement, mentions training programs, or does not require prior professional buying or planning experience.

Which industries hire the most entry level merchants?

Entry level merchant roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Fashion & Apparel, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they manage large, frequently refreshed product assortments and rely on junior merchants to support category analysis, vendor coordination, and inventory planning at scale.