Huckberry is hiring a
Merchandise Manager

Summary

Huckberry is seeking a passionate, experienced Merchandise Manager to lead their footwear and hardgoods business. The role involves developing and executing a merchandising strategy, managing product trends, partnering with teams, and growing exclusive product offerings. The position is based in Austin, TX with relocation support for remote hires.

Requirements

• 7+ years professional experience in e-commerce buying/merchandising
• Excellent sales skills including outreach management and negotiation
• Strong experience using Open to Buy and assortment plans to drive the business
• Highly detail-oriented and organized
• Thorough understanding of the market, trends, and upcoming brands
• Customer focused
• Superior oral and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel
• Most importantly, you have positive energy with a collaborative spirit and a growth mindset

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a branded and private label merchandising strategy that is customer-focused
• Analyze and understand product trends, sales data, and historical data in order to manage in-season opportunities or risks
• Partner with the Planning team to manage the footwear business down to the category level in conjunction with seasonal financial targets
• Actively manage departmental OTB to hit sales, receipts, margin, and inventory goals
• Develop seasonal line plan to guide design and production on development of new products and brands
• Manage new and existing brand partnerships with a focus on growing exclusive product offerings
• Strategically scout new vendors & styles to support key product strategies through competitive market research
• Partner with Marketing and Creative to produce events of high marketing, storytelling & sales power across all of our channels
• Maintain comprehensive awareness of the footwear market with a focus on trends and brands to maintain edge on competition
• Lead major company milestone meetings to ensure strategies are communicated effectively and have proper buy-in from key stakeholders

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401(k) and employer match
• WFH flexibility
• Sabbatical Leave
• Summer Fridays
• Mental health resources
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Leave
• Volunteer Time Off
• Generous employee discount