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Merchant Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Sr. Lead Data Analyst, Merchant

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$92K - $116K/yr

JOB TITLE: Sr. Lead Data Analyst, Merchant LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid in our Westwood Office, 3 days/ week) REPORTS TO: Head of Data The Company Sunbit builds financial technology for real ...

Merchandiser

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

$19 - $20/hr

Merchandiser **EXTRA INCOME OPPORTUNITY** Our merchandisers are the heart and soul of Jacent. They're on the front lines in more than 17,000 stores placing just the right products, building displays ...

Merchandiser

San Rafael, CA · On-site

$19 - $20/hr

Merchandiser **EXTRA INCOME OPPORTUNITY** Our merchandisers are the heart and soul of Jacent. They're on the front lines in more than 17,000 stores placing just the right products, building displays ...

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How much do merchant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for merchant in California is $18.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Merchant vs Sales Associate?

AspectMerchantSales Associate
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma; experience in retail or salesHigh school diploma; customer service skills
Work EnvironmentRetail stores, online platforms, wholesaleRetail stores, showrooms, events
Industry UsageCommerce, retail, e-commerceRetail, customer service, sales
Common Search/ComparisonBusiness management, product sourcingCustomer interaction, sales techniques

While both Merchants and Sales Associates work in retail environments, Merchants focus on product sourcing, inventory management, and business operations, whereas Sales Associates primarily engage with customers to drive sales and provide service. Understanding these roles helps clarify career paths and employer expectations in the retail industry.

What does a merchant do?

A Merchant is someone who works in a retail environment selling products to customers. A Merchant works at stores of various sizes, selling a wide range of goods in face-to-face transactions or digitally through online shopping. Regardless of your sales method, the position of Merchant can describe anyone from ownership or store management to part-time sales clerks. As such, your responsibilities will focus ultimately on customer sales and satisfaction, but can also involve purchasing, inventory control, physical or virtual store design, team leadership, and other business-related functions. Your exact responsibilities will depend greatly on your role within in the store and the type of business it is.

What are some common challenges merchants face when managing multiple product lines?

Merchants often juggle several product categories, each with unique suppliers, customer preferences, and sales cycles. Balancing inventory levels, forecasting demand accurately, and ensuring timely promotions can be challenging, especially when market trends shift rapidly. Effective collaboration with buyers, marketing teams, and supply chain partners is crucial to keep product assortments fresh and meet customer expectations. Staying agile and leveraging data analytics can help merchants navigate these complexities and drive successful outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a merchant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Merchant, you need strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of market trends, and experience in merchandising or retail management, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with inventory management systems, point-of-sale software, and data analysis tools is typically required. Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills are essential for managing vendors and driving sales. These capabilities ensure effective product selection, inventory control, and profitable business operations in a competitive marketplace.

What is a merchant?

Merchants are individuals or businesses that buy and sell goods or services, typically for profit. They act as intermediaries between producers and consumers, sourcing products and making them available to customers through various channels like physical stores, online platforms, or marketplaces. Merchants can specialize in different types of products, and their responsibilities often include inventory management, pricing, marketing, and customer service. In modern commerce, the term 'merchant' is also used to describe sellers on e-commerce platforms.
What are the most commonly searched types of Merchant jobs in California? The most popular types of Merchant jobs in California are:
What cities in California are hiring for Merchant jobs? Cities in California with the most Merchant job openings:
Infographic showing various Merchant job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,502 per year, or $18 per hour.

Merchant Specialized Product Sales

Bank of America

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$24.25 - $26.75/hr

Full-time

PTO

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Bank Of America rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 523 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

52nd of 170 rated banks


Job description

Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates' physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.
We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Job Description:

  • Helps to drive new merchant business acquisition in direct partnership with Treasury Sales Officers (TSOs) and collaboration with relationship managers. Engages clients as part of the extended client team for more complex merchant sales.

  • Deep understanding of a client's commerce ecosystem and the ability to consult on ways to integrate, cover industry standards, trends and broader bank product solutions.

  • Main point of contact for new merchant business sales for the higher valued and more complex opportunities. Must be skilled at developing tailored value propositions for various client types and industries.

  • Ability to appropriately position value and drive solutions per relationship across the merchant solutions set - Tokenization, Equipment, Transaction Routing, etc.

  • Work across a matrixed coverage organization to achieve objectives - working with TSOs and client managers to uncover opportunities, advise in the best way to target prospects and close new business

  • Provide strategic guidance and advisory content that helps encourage both prospects and clients of the bank to move their merchant services business to Bank of America.

  • Provide guidance and oversight on key elements of the merchant product sales cycle. Supporting TSOs that will be acting as the deal lead with client selection, pricing, credit review and post sale implementation. The MSPS will be primarily focused on developing new business, consistent pipeline growth and conversion.

Responsibilities:

  • Manages client engagements and reviews, account management, complex deals, and/or emerging solution opportunities with clients to grow market share through deal support

  • Serves as a bank representative presenting at key industry events, leading consultative discussions at multiple levels of the organization, and providing product line expertise

  • Supports banking line partners in understanding treasury management, product risk, and ensuring applicable policies are applied through the sales cycle

  • Manages the strategy and tactical execution of segment initiatives across all major Lines of Business, driving collaboration between product, sales, and client relationship teams

  • Identifies and develops responses to emerging product trends, competitive strategies, and market gaps

  • Develops and implements programs and policies in partnership with market leadership to drive Global Treasury solutions and local market strategies

  • Participates as the product or industry expert in client call planning and strategic client reviews, identifying opportunities and influencing solutions

Required Qualifications:

  • 2-5 years of Core Acquiring (Credit/Debit) industry experience

  • 2-5 years of direct sales experience

  • 2-5 years of sales experience including C-level sales.

  • Ability to travel 50% of the time

  • Expert knowledge of POS (integrated/standalone) payment interfaces

  • Strong analytical and organizational skills

  • Ability to cultivate and strengthen client relationships with senior business and IT staff members

  • Ability to technically consult with C-level executives within client environment

  • Demonstrated experience working with 3rd party VAR's / Integrators and payment gateways

  • Understanding of PC payment applications, merchant services industry applications, accounting systems, competition/competitive landscape in the payments industry, enterprise resource planning systems (ERP), data security (PCI), file formatting, and data transmission

Desired Qualifications:

  • 2-5 years experience in the Dealer Finance Vertical

  • Expert Knowledge with Dealer Management Systems ( DMS)

  • Experience working with National/Enterprise Sized clients

Skills:

  • Business Development

  • Customer and Client Focus

  • Leadership Development

  • Strategy Planning and Development

  • Business Acumen

  • Change Management

  • Client Experience Branding

  • Client Solutions Advisory

  • Inclusive Leadership

  • Account Management

  • Adaptability

  • Presentation Skills

  • Talent Development

The following laws or regulations restrict or prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain specified criminal history for the position Credit Solutions Advisor II: FDIC, Safe Act/Loan Originators

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:

40

Pay Transparency details

US - CA - San Francisco - 555 California St - Bofa Center - 555 California (CA5705)Pay and benefits informationPay range$109,200.00 - $135,500.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.Discretionary incentive eligibleThis role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.BenefitsThis role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.

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About Bank Of America

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At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We're devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

Industry

Finance and insurance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

1998

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