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Quince

Direct-to-consumer fashion and home goods retailer

Director, Merchandising - Dresses

Inventory ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSan Francisco, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • The role is based in San Francisco, California, and requires three days per week in the office.
  • 12+ years of retail merchandising experience in the Women’s apparel category; dresses experience is preferred.
  • 2+ years of people-management experience.
  • A proven track record of progressing within an organization and demonstrating continuous growth in roles and responsibilities.
  • Product obsession and experience leveraging data tools and external sources.
  • A critical eye to anticipate customer needs, encompassing both the science and art of retail merchandising.
  • Strong organization, attention to detail, and analytical ability, with a focus on execution, problem-solving, process improvement, and brand enhancement.
  • Continuous learning and curiosity, openness to new perspectives, and proactivity when changing course and facing added challenges.
  • Written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Motivation to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, with flexibility to stretch into or out of functional comfort zones for team success.

Responsibilities

  • Expand the current Women’s Dresses assortment by adding 75 new SKUs to the site while meeting Quince’s standards for quality, margins, and ethics.
  • Build and continually refine a long-term product roadmap using new information and learning; define category positioning, product segmentation, and strategic financial objectives.
  • Work closely with Product Development, Sourcing, and Technical Design teams to develop and improve current products and products in the pipeline.
  • Partner with Planning, Site Merchandising, and Marketing teams to acquire more customers, improve conversion, and improve repeat purchasing.
  • Oversee product quality, price, function, fabrications, trims, and silhouettes to deliver high-quality products to customers.
  • Drive the business toward sales targets, customer ratings and return rates, and improved margins.
  • Monitor the competitive landscape to benchmark perceived value and create competitive advantage.

Desired Qualifications

  • E-commerce and/or direct-to-consumer experience.
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Business, Merchandising, or a related field.
  • Expert knowledge of building and scaling occasion-wear or dress categories, including casual, work, occasion, formal wear, or bridal.
  • Interest in sustainable fashion or socially responsible businesses.

About the Company

Quince

Direct-to-consumer fashion and home goods retailer

Quince is an online retailer that sells fashion and lifestyle products directly from manufacturers at affordable prices. Customers shop on its website for items like dresses, blouses, leather goods, and home essentials, and the company earns revenue from online sales while reducing costs by cutting out intermediaries. The brand differentiates itself through direct global sourcing to offer affordable luxury and by building a community of advocate customers who share experiences with #OneQuince. Its goal is to provide high-quality products at accessible prices and cultivate a loyal online community around the Quince brand.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Series E
Total funding
$958M
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Founded
2018

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