Merchandise Manager

Four Hands LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic leader in the furniture industry as a Merchandise Manager, where you'll drive product strategy and oversee multiple categories in a fast-paced environment. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, optimize product offerings, and mentor a talented team. With over 25 years of excellence, this innovative firm values passion and purpose, fostering a collaborative culture that celebrates employee growth. If you're ready to take your merchandising expertise to the next level and make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in merchandising or retail buying.
• Experience in managing and developing a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead product strategy and oversee multiple categories.
• Manage and mentor a team of direct reports.
• Analyze market trends and inform strategic decisions.

Skills

Merchandising

Retail Buying

Team Management

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Dynamic Pricing Strategies

Customer Preferences Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Merchandising

Tools

Merchandising Tools

Inventory Management Tools

Demand Planning Tools

Job description

Merchandise Manager

Department: Merchandising

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Austin, Texas

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 Manager, Merchandising will lead product strategy and oversee multiple categories, ensuring assortments, pricing, and execution align with business goals. The manager works closely with Product Development, Planning, and other teams to optimize offerings and drive sales, while also overseeing a team to ensure smooth daily operations.

In This Role

• Own and execute product and pricing strategies across multiple key categories
• Partner with Product Development to deliver on-brand, profitable products for assortments
• Collaborate with leadership and cross functional partners to develop material strategies for key categories
• Partner with Planning to implement effective markdown, margin optimization, and inventory strategies
• Work with Marketing and Creative teams to implement compelling brand stories and product strategies
• Partner with the Vice President of Merchandising to identify new and existing category profit growth opportunities and lead special projects
• Manage target pricing and negotiate cost changes to ensure category profitability
• Analyze market trends, competitor data, and sales performance to inform strategic decisions
• Maintain data integrity, communication and strategy for select categories
• Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualifications
• Uphold our 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

Management

• Manage and mentor a team of direct reports, ensuring high performance, accountability, and efficiency
• Supervise and lead employee(s), ensuring efficient and effective operations
• Provide coaching, training, and mentorship to team members, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge required to perform their jobs effectively
• Monitor team performance, provide feedback, and ensure that company policies and procedures are followed
• Promote a positive and collaborative team environment, encouraging employee engagement and teamwork
• Foster strong communication within the team, ensuring clarity of roles, expectations, and goals
• Identify and address skill gaps or performance issues promptly, implementing development opportunities and support plans as needed
• Encourage innovation by involving team members in problem-solving and process improvement initiatives

The Ideal Person

• 8+ years of experience in merchandising, retail buying, or a similar field
• Experience in managing and developing a team
• Bachelor’s Degree in Merchandising or related field
• Experience in category ownership and product strategy execution
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in merchandising tools, reporting, and data analysis
• Familiarity with tools for inventory management and demand planning
• Demonstrated ability to implement dynamic pricing strategies and margin optimization techniques
• Strong ability to align category goals with broader business objectives
• Deep understanding of customer preferences and ability to tailor strategies to meet their needs