Quince

Merchandising Manager, Women’s Footwear

United States, San Francisco · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$135k-$155kDetected 8 days ago

RESTProduct ManagementProduct StrategyAPI TestingLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingOrganizational Skills

About 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.

Own all end-to-end merchandising for Women's Footwear, including category strategy, assortment, launches, and performance.
Partner closely with PD and Sourcing to align quality, costs, and vendor execution.
Analyze data to drive decision-making, including sales velocity, margin, return rate, etc.
Maintain a competitive market pulse and identify white space opportunities.
May manage Analysts or Asst Merchants (0-2 direct reports).
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.
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
You will work alongside talented colleagues, tackle meaningful challenges, and contribute to building a more sustainable, accessible future for customers and partners alike.
At Quince, we're dedicated to recruiting top talent who share our drive for innovation.

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

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:
Founded in 2018, Quince was built to challenge the idea that nice things have to cost a lot.
Innovation and transparency ensure value for both customers and partners.
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.

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