Associate Merchant

Fourhands; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Hands, headquartered in Austin, Texas since 1996, crafts furniture and décor. The Associate Merchant will maintain data integrity, support assortment planning, and monitor market trends, collaborating with Marketing, Sales, and Product Development.

Ideal candidate has 3+ years in retail merchandising, a Merchandising degree, and strong Excel skills. Join a fast-growing team focused on data-driven decisions and category growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and reliability of merchandising data and reporting tools.
• Support Senior Merchants in developing assortment line plans and executing product strategies across assigned categories.
• 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 opportunities.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Product Development, and Planning to align merchandising initiatives with business objectives.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising

Job description

Overview

Join one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the furniture industry. Four Hands has been a leading designer and wholesaler of furniture and décor for over 25 years, 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 FourHands.com for more information.