Assistant Merchant

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.

In This Role

• Take ownership of the accuracy and reliability of merchandising data and reporting tools  


• Regularly audit key metrics and values to ensure consistency and alignment with business objectives  


• Generate actionable insights from data analysis to support decision-making processes  


• Assist Senior Merchants/Merchants in developing assortment line plans and executing product strategies  


• Collaborate with suppliers, vendors, and internal teams to optimize product assortment and inventory management  


• Monitor sales performance and adjust merchandising strategies as needed to achieve targets  


• Conduct continuous market research and competitive shopping to identify emerging trends and opportunities 


• Utilize trend sources and consumer insights to recommend new product lines or improvements to existing offerings  


• Inform the team about market dynamics and competitive landscape  


• Work closely with Marketing, Sales, Product Development, and Planning teams to align merchandising efforts with overall business goals  


• Facilitate communication and information sharing across departments to ensure seamless execution of merchandising initiatives  


• Support pricing strategies and gross margin goals by conducting thorough market analysis and competitive research to optimize product pricing and profitability 


• 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

• 1+ year 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

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