Associate Merchant

Four Hands•Austin, TX

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Four Hands, a leading designer and wholesaler of furniture and décor for over 25 years, is seeking a talented and versatile Associate Merchant to join its Merchandising team. This role is crucial for maintaining data integrity, supporting product strategies, and staying informed about market trends. The Associate Merchant will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Sales, and Product Development, to ensure alignment and drive business objectives. The company is recognized on the Inc. 5000 list and is known for fostering employee careers and celebrating achievements.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in retail planning, buying, merchandising or related role
Bachelor’s Degree in Merchandising or related field
Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office tools
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Take ownership of the accuracy and reliability of merchandising data and reporting tools
Support Senior Merchants in developing assortment line plans and executing product strategies across assigned categories
Regularly audit merchandising data, product information, pricing, and reporting outputs to maintain data integrity across systems and processes
Analyze historical sales performance, business trends, inventory performance, and market dynamics to identify growth, expansion, and optimization opportunities
Translate data findings into actionable insights and clear recommendations that support assortment, pricing, inventory, and product strategy decisions
Maintain ongoing awareness of marketplace trends through competitive shopping, retail research, online analysis, trend sources, and consumer insights
Translate market and competitive trends into brand-specific opportunities that support sales, profitability, and overall category growth
Support pricing analysis and gross margin goals through competitive pricing research, market analysis, and profitability review
Monitor sales performance and partner with Merchandising leadership to adjust strategies as needed to achieve category targets
Work closely with cross-functional partners, including Marketing, Sales, Product Development, and Planning, to align merchandising initiatives with broader business objectives
Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualifications
Uphold the Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands Team