Merchandising Manager, Women’s Footwear

Quince; San Francisco (CA); Presencial; USD 135.000 - 155.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Quince is seeking a Merchandising Manager, Women’s Footwear in San Francisco to expand and manage the footwear assortment, drive revenue and margins, and scale the category. You will lead end-to-end merchandising, collaborate with product development and sourcing, and shape the roadmap while leveraging data to optimize performance.

You will work in a fast-paced environment where 3 days in the office are required, with responsibilities spanning strategy, launches, and vendor management, aiming to

Formación

• Role is based in San Francisco, CA with 3 days in office per week.
• 5–7 years of retail merchandising experience in Women’s Footwear, preferably luxury.
• 1–2 years of people management experience.
• E-commerce or DTC experience preferred.
• Proven track record of progression and growth in roles.
• Product-obsessed with data-tools and external sources.
• Strong customer needs intuition and analytical focus.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and execution-focused.
• Continuous learner with openness to new perspectives and adaptability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Own end-to-end merchandising for Women’s Footwear: category strategy, assortment, launches and performance.
• Influence long-term planning; deliver near-term results independently.
• Partner with PD and Sourcing to align quality, costs and vendor execution.
• Maintain a competitive market pulse and identify whitespace opportunities.
• Leverage data for ratings, reviews and return rate improvements.
• Onboard additional best-in-class vendors to expand source base.
• Refine product roadmap based on new information and learnings.
• May manage Analysts or Assistant Merchants (0–2 direct reports).

Conocimientos

Retail merchandising

Women’s footwear

People management

E-commerce

Data tools

Communication

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Founded in 2018, Quince was built to challenge the idea that nice things have to cost a lot. Our mission is simple: to make really high quality essentials for really low prices, produced fairly and sustainably. We believe everyone deserves exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design without the traditional markups. Quince is a direct-to-consumer (DTC) model that cuts out middlemen and leverages just-in-time manufacturing to minimize waste and maximize value.

Quince is a tech company disrupting the retail industry by putting AI, analytics and automation at the center of everything we do. Our unwavering commitment to excellence and company values guide our teams and actions:

OUR TEAM AND SUCCESS

At Quince, you will be part of a high-performing team that is redefining what quality, value, and sustainability mean in modern retail. We are a destination for builders, innovators, and operators to come together and challenge the status quo. Our collective ambition is bold. We are creating an entirely new category and customer experience – one that democratizes luxury and provides high quality products at radically low prices. That mission demands a world-class team committed to excellence.

If you are motivated by impact, growth, and purpose, you will find a strong sense of belonging at Quince.

THE ROLE

The Merchandising Manager, Women’s Footwear role is responsible for delighting Quince’s growing customer base by expanding and managing the Women’s Footwear 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 and has built a loyal, repeat consumer base. We want to build on that value proposition and continue to scale in both existing and new product categories. This merchant leading Women’s Footwear 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.

Responsibilities

• Own all end-to-end merchandising for Women’s Footwear, including category strategy, assortment, launches, and performance.
• Influencing long-term planning; responsible for delivering near-term results independently
• Partner closely with PD and Sourcing to align quality, costs, and vendor execution.
• Maintain a competitive market pulse and identify white space opportunities.
• Leveraging data for ratings, reviews, and return rates, conduct quality improvements for any products in assortment with improvement opportunities
• Onboard additional best-in-class vendors to the Quince model to expand sourcebase
• Continuously identify whitespace in the assortment and refine product roadmap based on new information and learnings
• May manage Analysts or Asst Merchants (0–2 direct reports).

Qualifications

Required:

• Role is based in San Francisco California, with 3 days per week in office requirement.
• 5-7 years of retail merchandising experience in the Women’s Footwear category, preferably with luxury expertise
• 1-2 years of people management experience
• 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

All posted ranges are reflective of base salary and may vary depending upon experience level and location. Bonus and equity may also be provided for eligible roles.

Pay Range

$135,000 - $155,000 USD

WHY QUINCE?

Joining Quince means being part of a mission-driven team reshaping retail. You will work alongside talented colleagues, tackle meaningful challenges, and contribute to building a more sustainable, accessible future for customers and partners alike.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & HIRING INTEGRITY

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.

Quince is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application or to perform the essential functions of a role at Quince, please let us know by completing this accommodation form . We review all requests individually and will work with you to determine appropriate accommodations on a case-by-case basis.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Quince will conduct background checks in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.