Huckberry

Merchandise Manager - Flint and Tinder

Huckberry$80K — $120K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years experience in retail merchandising, preferably apparel
  • Deep understanding of garment construction and Huckberry quality
  • Strong data-driven decision-making for assortment plans
  • Ability to translate creative concepts into business outcomes
  • Highly organized in managing calendars and SKUs
  • Startup mentality to adapt to market changes
  • Collaborative spirit with a growth mindset

Responsibilities

  • Drive the strategy for the Flint and Tinder brand
  • Collaborate with leadership on seasonal line plans
  • Serve as liaison among Design, Sourcing, and Planning teams
  • Manage open-to-buy (OTB) to achieve financial targets
  • Conduct market research for product category opportunities
  • Lead the Go-to-Market calendar and internal milestones
  • Translate technical product details into compelling marketing narratives
  • Analyze sales data for optimization of product assortment

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Annual shopping credits at Huckberry
  • Paid Sabbatical leave after 4 years
  • Summer Fridays
  • Weekly catered lunch
  • Monthly happy hours
  • Mental health support resources
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Volunteer Time Off
  • Generous employee discounts
  • Work-from-home flexibility
  • Annual company offsites
Full Job Description
Our portfolio of House Brands (Flint and Tinder, Proof, Wills, etc.) are the soul of the Huckberry shop, and we need a House Brands Merchandiser to fuel their next phase of growth. This role sits at the high-stakes intersection of creative design and commercial viability, demanding a strong and experienced merchant who can spot a market "white space" and partner with Design to fill it. You'll be the architect of our internal product engine, ensuring every piece of gear we build is both a financial win and a new favorite in our customers' rotations.

In this position, you will report to our Director of Merchandising.

This role is based out of our headquarters in Austin, TX; relocation support will be provided to a remote hire.

Responsibilities
    • Top-to-bottom driver of our Heritage-based House Brand - Flint and Tinder
    • Work with the Director of Merchandising to build seasonal line plans that balances core best-sellers with innovative, trend-forward "heat" pieces
    • Act as the central hub between Design, Sourcing, Planning, and Channels to ensure products are delivered on time, on budget, and on brand
    • Partner with the planning team to manage OTB, hitting aggressive growth targets for margins, sell-through, and SKU productivity
    • Conduct "white space" research to identify new product opportunities and categories that resonate with the Huckberry lifestyle
    • Lead the "Go-to-Market" calendar, ensuring all internal milestones (from proto-reviews to photo shoots) are met
    • Work closely with the Creative and Marketing teams to translate technical product features into compelling stories that drive conversion
    • Analyze weekly sales data to identify "winners" for chase opportunities and "losers" for future assortment pivots

Requirements
    • 7+ years of experience in retail merchandising (preferably in apparel)
    • A deep understanding of garment construction, fabrications, and what makes a product "Huckberry quality"
    • Strong experience using data to build assortment plans and drive profitable growth
    • Ability to speak "Designer", "Marketer", and "Accountant" fluently, translating creative vision into commercial reality
    • Highly organized with the ability to manage complex calendars and hundreds of SKUs without breaking a sweat
    • A "startup" mindset, ready to pivot based on sales trends or global supply chain shifts
    • Most importantly, you have positive energy with a collaborative spirit and a growth mindset

Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
  • 401(k) and employer match
  • Annual Huckberry shopping credits
  • Paid Sabbatical leave at 4 years
  • Summer Fridays
  • Weekly catered lunch
  • Monthly happy hours
  • Mental health resources
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Vacation & Paid Sick Leave
  • Volunteer Time Off
  • Generous employee discount
  • WFH flexibility
  • Annual offsites


About Huckberry

Huckberry is a retail company that provides men's clothing, gear, and accessories. The company's platform enables customers to discover and purchase high-quality products from independent brands and makers. Huckberry's products are designed to appeal to the modern outdoorsman, with a focus on quality, style, and functionality. The company's customers include men who are interested in outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, and travel.
Learn more about Huckberry
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2010

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