Associate Merchant

Four Hands

Austin, TXOn-siteNovice

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Description

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 Associate 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 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
- Be open and honest
- Reach for excellence
- Act with responsibility
- Value the whole person
- Enjoy the journey

The Ideal Person

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

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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