Operations Specialist, Trade Show
Four Hands
| Company | Four Hands |
| Category | Operations & Admin |
| Location | Austin |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
Join one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the furniture industry. For over 25 years, Four Hands has been a leading designer and wholesaler of furniture and décor, helping people create spaces that feel like home.
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.
The Operations Specialist, Trade Show is responsible for owning trade show operations, showroom installations, and product movement across the network. This role leads logistics planning, inventory coordination, transportation strategy, and showroom readiness while partnering cross-functionally to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient execution.
The ideal candidate is a highly organized problem solver who exercises independent judgment, manages multiple priorities, and takes ownership of operational results.
In This Role
Serve as the primary operational owner for all trade shows and showroom inventory activities, including planning, execution, and post-show recovery
Own product movement between warehouses, showrooms, and trade show locations to ensure inventory is available, accurate, and showroom ready
Develop and manage trade show timelines, logistics plans, inventory transfer strategies, and transportation schedules
Exercise independent judgment to plan and prioritize trade show logistics, inventory movements, transportation schedules, and showroom readiness activities while balancing competing business priorities and mitigating operational risks
Maintain accountability for trade show inventory accuracy, asset visibility, and system transactions throughout the inventory lifecycle
Oversee outbound and return shipments while monitoring delivery performance, resolving transportation challenges, and ensuring successful execution
Coordinate business travel and serve as the on-site operational lead during trade show setup, execution, and teardown
Partner cross-functionally with Product Development, Creative Services, Logistics, Inventory Control, and Warehouse Operations to align priorities and drive successful execution
Develop, maintain, and improve operational procedures related to inventory management, logistics, showroom support, and asset tracking
Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including inventory tracking technology, RFID implementation, system optimization, and process enhancements that improve visibility and operational efficiency
Own project communication by tracking milestones, identifying risks, resolving issues, and providing timely updates to key stakeholders
Analyze operational challenges and implement solutions that improve trade show execution, inventory accuracy, and overall business performance
Drive successful execution with minimal supervision while maintaining accountability for project timelines, inventory outcomes, and operational results
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
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations Management, or equivalent experience preferred
4+ years of experience in warehouse operations, logistics, supply chain, inventory management, trade show operations, project management, or related fields