Category Manager

OUR STORY

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

EVERYONE SHOULD BE ABLE TO AFFORD NICE THINGS. Quality shouldn’t be a luxury. We’re proud of our mission to bring the world’s highest quality goods to people at affordable prices.

QUALITY IS MORE THAN MATERIALS. True quality is a combination of premium materials and high production standards. 

WE FOCUS ON THE ESSENTIALS. From the perfect crewneck sweater to hotel quality sheets, we're all about high quality essentials that bring enjoyment to daily life.

WE’RE INNOVATING TO MAKE UNREAL PRICES A REALITY. Our uniquely developed factory-direct model lets us offer exceptionally high quality goods for much lower prices than our competitors.

ALWAYS A BETTER DEAL. We believe in real price transparency, for both our customers and factory partners. This way, everyone gets a better deal.

FAIR FACTORIES. We are committed to working with factories that meet the global standards for workplace safety and wage fairness. 

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.

As a Category Manager at Quince, you will take ownership of 1-2 of Quince’s categories (e.g., sweaters, bedding, outerwear, jewelry, and more). In this role, you will work cross-functionally to support the growth and profitability of your assigned categories. You’ll collaborate with teams in merchandising, sourcing, forecasting, inventory planning, and marketing to help drive success. This position requires strong teamwork, communication skills, and the ability to build relationships across various departments.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and implementing strategic plans to achieve category revenue and margin targets, focusing on scaling growth.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in merchandising, sourcing, marketing, inventory, and logistics to streamline day-to-day operations and improve category performance.
• Identify and address bottlenecks and opportunities to enhance category growth, actively participating in problem-solving and task execution as needed.
• Use marketing performance metrics to support the creation of category-specific growth marketing plans aimed at maximizing return on ad spend.
• Monitor and report on weekly performance goals and key metrics.
• Stay informed on market trends and competitive landscape to inform strategies.
• Help build and manage budgetary and resource allocation plans.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience total: Ideally combination of experience across investment banking/consulting + 2-3 years in a non-strategy operational role (preferably in retail or e-commerce)
• Strong analytical skills demonstrated through IBD, consulting, or MBA
• Late-stage startup experience preferred; growth marketing experience is a significant plus
• Proven track record of driving impactful results, not just project management
• Exceptional tenacity and willingness to tackle challenges beyond typical scope
• Strong sense of ownership, hunger, and ambition
• Experience in managing cross-functional projects across global teams

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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.