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Assistant Merchant
Austin, TX
Join one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the furniture industry. For over 25 years, Four Hands has been a leading designer and wholesaler of furniture and décor, helping people create spaces that feel like home.
Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and named one of Austin’s Top Workplaces year after year. We invest in exceptional people — with a team of over 800 and growing — fostering our employees’ careers and celebrating them at every step of the way. Four Hands is where passion meets purpose and where your next chapter begins.
Our Merchandising team is seeking a talented, versatile Assistant Merchant to join our team. This position will maintain data integrity, support product strategies, and stay informed about market trends as well as close collaboration with cross-functional teams like Marketing, Sales, and Product Development.
In This Role
- Take ownership of the accuracy and reliability of merchandising data and reporting tools
- Regularly audit key metrics and values to ensure consistency and alignment with business objectives
- Generate actionable insights from data analysis to support decision-making processes
- Assist Senior Merchants/Merchants in developing assortment line plans and executing product strategies
- Collaborate with suppliers, vendors, and internal teams to optimize product assortment and inventory management
- Monitor sales performance and adjust merchandising strategies as needed to achieve targets
- Conduct continuous market research and competitive shopping to identify emerging trends and opportunities
- Utilize trend sources and consumer insights to recommend new product lines or improvements to existing offerings
- Inform the team about market dynamics and competitive landscape
- Work closely with Marketing, Sales, Product Development, and Planning teams to align merchandising efforts with overall business goals
- Facilitate communication and information sharing across departments to ensure seamless execution of merchandising initiatives
- Support pricing strategies and gross margin goals by conducting thorough market analysis and competitive research to optimize product pricing and profitability
- Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualifications
- Uphold the Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands Team
- Be open and honest
- Reach for excellence
- Act with responsibility
- Value the whole person
- Enjoy the journey
The Ideal Person
- 1+ year 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
About Four Hands
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, since 1996, Four Hands crafts furniture, art and décor — pieces that are all about creating space. Timeless, thoughtful designs with endless possibilities. Pieces meant to be experienced and form a whole that feels like home.
Our trade customers range from interior designers to large retailers who rely on our expertise to grow and guide their business to success. We treat our partners as part of the Four Hands family, championing them and rooting for their every win.
And, we are constantly pursuing better — from sourcing the finest materials and finishes to seeking fresh inspiration to elevate our designs — we are never settled, never done.
Four Hands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Four Hands recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Visit www.FourHands.com for more information.
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