Assistant Merchant, Men's Apparel

Tecovas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (79–90% of premium)

Dental & vision coverage for dependets

401(k) match

Flexible PTO

Corporate wellness program

Competitive salary

Job summary

Tecovas, based in Austin, TX, seeks an Assistant Merchant for Men’s Apparel to support product development, assortment planning, and sales analysis. You will partner across teams to ensure timely launches and data-driven decisions.

The role emphasizes organization, attention to detail, and collaboration, with opportunities to grow in a fast-paced, values-driven Western brand environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 0–3 years of professional business experience.
• Experience in retail, buying, merchandising, apparel, or product development is a plus but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Some travel may be required.
• Interest in Men’s Apparel, consumer trends, and the retail industry.

Responsibilities

• Support the Men’s Apparel team throughout the seasonal product development and merchandising calendar.
• Conduct market and competitive research, tracking trends, customer insights, pricing, and competitor activity.
• Assist with weekly, monthly, and seasonal sales analysis, reporting on key performance metrics and identifying business opportunities.
• Support the development and maintenance of assortment plans, line sheets, hindsight documents, and other seasonal merchandising tools.
• Create and maintain accurate product information within PLM and other merchandising systems.
• Participate in product reviews and fittings, documenting feedback and supporting the iterative development process.
• Partner with Design, Product Development, Planning, Marketing, Retail, and Supply Chain to keep products and deliverables moving against key deadlines.
• Track product samples and maintain an organized sample library.
• Coordinate with Marketing and Creative teams on photo samples, product details, and seasonal launch needs.
• Support assortment presentations and prepare materials for internal and external meetings.
• Assist with ad hoc reporting, competitive analysis, and special projects as needed.

Skills

Analytical

Detail-oriented

Organized

Cross-functional collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Excel experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Tecovas was founded with the simple goal of making the world's best western boots, apparel and leather goods - and selling them at a fair price. We are a brand revolutionizing a category and welcoming first-time boot buyers and western enthusiasts alike.

Tecovas is looking for an Assistant Merchant, Men’s Apparel to support the Men’s Apparel team throughout the product lifecycle, from early concept and assortment planning through launch and sales analysis. Reporting to the Senior Merchandise Manager of Men’s Apparel, this role will partner closely with Design, Product Development, Planning, Marketing, Retail, and Supply Chain to help bring compelling, commercially relevant products to market

This role is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about product and eager to build or strengthen their foundation in apparel merchandising. The ideal candidate brings strong organization, attention to detail, analytical curiosity, and a collaborative mindset.

This role is required to be based in Austin, TX. Candidates must either be currently located in or willing to relocate to Austin, TX.

What you’ll do:

• Support the Men’s Apparel team throughout the seasonal product development and merchandising calendar.
• Conduct market and competitive research, tracking trends, customer insights, pricing, and competitor activity.
• Assist with weekly, monthly, and seasonal sales analysis, reporting on key performance metrics and identifying business opportunities.
• Support the development and maintenance of assortment plans, line sheets, hindsight documents, and other seasonal merchandising tools.
• Create and maintain accurate product information within PLM and other merchandising systems.
• Participate in product reviews and fittings, documenting feedback and supporting the iterative development process.
• Partner with Design, Product Development, Planning, Marketing, Retail, and Supply Chain to keep products and deliverables moving against key deadlines.
• Track product samples and maintain an organized sample library.
• Coordinate with Marketing and Creative teams on photo samples, product details, and seasonal launch needs.
• Support assortment presentations and prepare materials for internal and external meetings.
• Assist with ad hoc reporting, competitive analysis, and special projects as needed.

Experience we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with 0–3 years of professional business experience.
• Experience in retail, buying, merchandising, apparel, or product development is a plus but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Comfort working with numbers, maintaining product data, and preparing presentations.
• Interest in Men’s Apparel, consumer trends, and the retail industry.
• Some travel may be required.

What you bring to the table:

• You’re analytical and creative, with an interest in connecting sales data, product, and consumer insights.
• You’re highly organized and comfortable working within processes and systems.
• You take ownership of details and follow through on commitments.
• You enjoy collaborating across teams and building strong working relationships.
• You’re proactive, curious, and eager to learn how a merchandising organization operates.
• You have a genuine passion for product and an appreciation for quality, craftsmanship, and timeless Western style.
• We offer insurance plans that pay 79-90% of your health premium coverage and 100% of your dental & vision insurance coverage for your family/dependents
• 401(k) match
• Flexible PTO policy
• Corporate wellness program
• Competitive salary: $65,000-70,000/annum (commensurate with experience)
• Eligibility to participate in Corporate Bonus Program

About Us:

Based in Austin, TX, Tecovas brings the spirit of the West to the modern consumer. Handcrafting the best Western footwear, workwear, apparel, and accessories, Tecovas has grown rapidly since its founding as the first digitally native Western brand in 2015, serving customers through www.Tecovas.com , Tecovas Stores from coast to coast, and select wholesale partners. We’re certainly growing- and hiring passionate, humble, positive, and talented people determined to help us continue to grow!

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We strive to hire values-aligned people because we believe it takes each and all of us to be successful, and lead with grit, speed and a clear vision of where we’re headed. In a remote setting, interviewing at Tecovas may include phone interviews, virtual “on-site” interviews, and on-the-job mock cases. We are committed to run a thorough process for candidates with whom we identify a potential match, and we will do our best to follow-up with each and every applicant! If you’re on the fence, just give it a try!

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