Assistant Merchant, Accessories

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 reimagining a category and welcoming both first-time boot buyers and seasoned western enthusiasts alike.

Tecovas is looking for an Assistant Merchant to support the Accessories team through the product development lifecycle, from early concept through launch and sales. Reporting to the Merchandising Manager of Accessories, this role partners closely with the cross functional teams as well as the broader Merchandising team. Helps bring products to market with strong organization, systems management, and cross-functional collaboration. This role offers meaningful exposure to how product, planning, and merchandising work together at Tecovas and is ideal for someone looking to build or strengthen their foundation in merchandising while growing alongside a highly collaborative team.

This role is required to be based in Austin, TX and operates under a hybrid work model with regular in-office expectations. Candidates must either be currently located in or willing to relocate to Austin, TX.

What you’ll do:

• Support market and competitive research, tracking trends, customer insights, and competitor activity
• Assist with sales analysis and reporting on key business metrics
• Support the evaluation of product prototypes and interactive feedback process
• Maintain accuracy and organization across merchandising systems, partnering closely with Planning, Design, Marketing, Retail, and Supply Chain throughout the process
• Creation and ensure data accuracy of seasonal tools, including line sheets and PLM systems
• Manage and organize samples and related materials in the office
• Coordinate with Marketing on photo samples and product needs

Experience we’re looking for:

• Bachelor's degree with 0-3 years professional business experience
• Experience in retail, buying, or product merchandising is a plus, but not required
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of organization
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Passion for product and interest in the retail industry
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Comfort preparing materials and presentations for internal and external teams
• Some travel may be required

What you bring to the table:

• Analytical and creative, comfortable working with data, product, and consumer insights
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable with process and systems
• Enjoy collaborating across teams and building strong cross-functional relationships
• You are proactive, curious, and eager to learn how a merchandising organization operates

Full Time Benefits & Perks:

• We offer insurance plans that pay 79-90% of your health premium coverage and 100% of your dental & vision insurance coverage for your family/dependents
• 401(k) match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible PTO policy
• Corporate wellness program
• Competitive salary: $65,000-70,000/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.