Assistant Merchant, Men's Footwear

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 who will assist in maintaining, evolving and amplifying Men's Footwear. Reporting to the  Merchandising Manager of Men’s Footwear, you will work closely with the Design & Development, and the Merchandising & Planning teams to facilitate the product development lifecycle from lineplan to sales. You will also have a keen eye for product, and an understanding of consumer products business processes. 

You will be responsible for supporting the product creation process including managing calendar process steps, organizing materials and information, competitive analysis, coordinating cross-functionally, conducting sales analysis, and sample management.

This position is based out of Austin, TX but will have the ability to work from home and in-office.

What you’ll do:

• Identify market opportunities, customer trends, and become an expert in the competitive landscape


• Routinely perform sales analyses, report on key business metrics, and offer strategic recommendations to improve the business 


• Assist with the evaluation of product prototypes and make recommendations for improvements


• Responsible for keeping the merchandising systems  up to date and syncing with Planning, Marketing, Apparel, Accessories, Retail and Supply Chain throughout the development process


• Assist in the creation and data accuracy of seasonal tools: linesheets, seasonal product knowledge, PLM system


• Organize samples and other materials in the office


• Coordinate with Marketing on photo samples

Experience we’re looking for:

• Bachelor's degree with 1-3 years professional business experience


• Experience in Retail, Buying, or Product Merchandising in  Footwear, Apparel or Accessories


• Business planning and analytical skills


• Strong attention to detail


• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills


• Highly organized, able to manage multiple projects


• Passion for Product 


• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office


• Strong presentation skills or internal and external audiences 


• Some travel may be required

What you bring to the table:

• You possess excellent research, analytical, organizational and communication skills


• You have a keen eye for design & deep love for product


• You create strong cross functional relationships


• You are able to make decisions quickly and have excellent attention to detail

Full Time Benefits & Perks: 

• Insurance plans that pay 79-90% of your health premium coverage and 100% of your dental & vision insurance coverage for your family/dependents


• Paid Parental Leave


• Flexible PTO policy


• Corporate wellness program


• Competitive salary: $60,000-70,000/annually (Commensurate with experience) 


• Eligibility to participate in Corporate Bonus Program


• Generous employee discounts!

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!

 Important note: 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! 

Hiring process and disclaimer: Should you receive an offer from us after going through the interview process, a background check will be conducted prior to onboarding. The results of a background check are evaluated as part of the hiring process, but this does not mean that you will not be considered for the job based upon the results. We are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage everyone to apply.