Associate Merchant

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

The Ideal Person

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in retail planning, buying, and merchandising, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Merchandising or a related field. They should be proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office tools, and possess excellent 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.

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• Experience in retail planning, buying, and merchandising
• Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

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.

Pay

Competitive salary and benefits package

Schedule

Full-time position

Contact Information

To apply for this job, visit www.FourHands.com.