Merchandising Manager, Dresses

Quince; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative retail and technology company seeks a Merchandising Manager for Women’s Dresses to enhance product assortment and drive growth. This role requires a blend of creativity and analytical skills, focusing on delivering high-quality products at affordable prices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in retail merchandising, particularly in women’s apparel, and a passion for leveraging data to meet consumer needs. Join a dynamic team dedicated to redefining the retail landscape and making quality accessible to all.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in retail merchandising for Women’s apparel.
• E-commerce and DTC experience preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage and expand the Women’s Dresses product assortment.
• Leverage data to drive merchandising decisions.
• Collaborate with external partners for product strategy.

Skills

Retail Merchandising

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Consumer Understanding

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Data Tools

Job description

Quince was started to challenge the existing idea that nice things should cost a lot. Our mission was simple: create an item of equal or greater quality than the leading luxury brands and sell them at a much lower price.

OUR VALUES

Customer First. Customer satisfaction is our highest priority.

High Quality. True quality is a combination of premium materials and high production standards that everyone can feel good about.

Essential design. We don’t chase trends, and we don’t sell everything. We’re expert curators that find the very best and bring it to you at the lowest prices.

Always a better deal. Through innovation and real price transparency we want to offer the best deal to both our customers and our factory partners.

Environmentally and Socially conscious. We’re committed to sustainable materials and sustainable production methods. That means a cleaner environment and fair wages for factory workers.

OUR TEAM AND SUCCESS

Quince is a retail and technology company co-founded by a team that has extensive experience in retail, technology and building early stage companies. You’ll work with a team of world-class talent from Stanford GSB, Google, D.E. Shaw, Stitch Fix, Urban Outfitters, Wayfair, McKinsey, Nike etc.

The Merchandising Manager, Dresses role is responsible for delighting Quince’s growing customer base by expanding and managing the Women’s Dresses product assortment on Quince.

At Quince, we believe that everyone deserves access to high quality products at radically affordable prices. We believe the marketplace for consumer products is inundated with too many options, and customers find product quality difficult to determine and yet frequently pay more for a variety of things that can be delivered at much lower prices. Our goal is to find the best products in the marketplace and connect the makers of these goods directly to the customers who want them. Quince has proven the consumer value proposition in the apparel and accessories categories, especially within the men’s sweaters space and has built a loyal, repeat consumer base. We want to build on that value proposition and continue to scale the Women’s category in both existing and new product classes. This merchant leading Women’s Dresses will be responsible for managing the assortment, revenue and margins, and overall growth trajectory of that product category.

Quince's growth and success is directly tied to the performance and success of this role. The person in this role will be an innovator at heart leveraging the attributes below to build and run our emerging categories strategy:* Experience in retail merchandising for the Women’s apparel categories* Strong and structured problem solver* Data driven decision maker* Deep understanding of consumer/ retail sector dynamics* Able to leverage technology to build and scale the product strategy* Independent learner and executor* Strong communicator* Collaborative, especially with external partners

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of retail merchandising experience in the Women’s apparel category, preferably with luxury expertise
• E-commerce experience and/or DTC experience preferred
• Proven track record of progressing within an organization and demonstrating continuous growth in roles and responsibilities
• Product obsessed with experience in leveraging data tools and external sources
• Critical eye to anticipate customer needs (both the “science” and “art” of retail merchandising)
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and analytical with focus on execution, problem-solving, improving processes and brand enhancement
• Continuous learner and highly curious; always open to considering new perspectives; proactive when changing course and facing added challenges
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Motivated by working in a fast-paced collaborative environment, where flexibility to stretch into or out of functional comfort zones is crucial for team success
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred

*Please note, this role will be Hybrid and our preference is that candidates live in SF. We will relocate to SF.

We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. Bonus eligibility varies by role and is determined based on the position’s impact and contribution to our strategic goals.

Pay Range

$90,000 - $140,000 USD

Quince provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applications for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Security Advisory: Beware of Frauds

At Quince, we're dedicated to recruiting top talent who share our drive for innovation. To safeguard candidates, Quince emphasizes legitimate recruitment practices. Initial communication is primarily via official Quince email addresses and LinkedIn; beware of deviations. Personal data and sensitive information will not be solicited during the application phase. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or through the approved platforms Google Meets or Zoom—never via messaging apps or other calling services. Offers are merit-based, communicated verbally, and followed up in writing. If personal information is requested to initiate the hiring process, rest assured it will be through secure and protected means.

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