Merchandise Manager, Men's Outerwear and Suiting

Quince • San Francisco, CA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

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:
Customer First: We prioritize customer satisfaction in every decision.
High Quality: True quality means premium materials and rigorous production standards you can feel good about.
Essential Design: We focus on timeless, functional essentials instead of chasing trends.
Always a Better Deal: Innovation and transparency ensure value for both customers and partners.
Social & Environmental Responsibility: We commit to sustainable materials, ethical production, and fair wages.
Quince partners with world-class manufacturers across the globe and serves millions of customers. With strong investor backing and a focus on sustainable growth, we are a company that is rapidly scaling while maintaining a commitment to quality, simplicity, and radical price transparency.
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
Merchant, Men’s Outerwear & Suiting
We are seeking a product obsessed Buyer to join our growing team and lead the Men’s Outerwear & Suiting category. In this role, you will scale the Men’s outerwear & Suiting business - owning the assortment, pricing, and strategy end to end. You’ll combine product intuition with data-driven decision-making to build a high-performing assortment that delights customers and accelerates Quince's growth. This role will lead cross functional teams from PD, Tech design, Planning, and marketing to ensure deliverables are met to drive the business.
Success in this role means driving exceptional growth in the outerwear category by delivering an assortment that balances data-driven insights with great product insight, while meeting our quality and product standards.

Requirements

• Role is based in San Francisco California, with 3 days per week in office requirement.
• 5-10 years of retail merchandising experience in the Men’s apparel category
• Experience in product development is preferred
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree

Responsibilities

• Manage and scale the men’s outerwear assortment from product ideation to launch, working closely with all crossfunctional partners to drive category success
• Curate an assortment that delivers on revenue, margin, and quality targets while addressing needs of the consumer
• Leverage data, customer insights, and retail trends to build, optimize, and scale the assortment — analyzing performance, refining product mix, and making evidence-based decisions
• Partner closely with sourcing to develop and bring new products to market, with a focus on delivering quality products at radical prices
• Manage the product development process and all decisions with sourcing partners and tech design to ensure on time delivery of product launches
• Collaborate with marketing, site, and creative teams to ensure compelling product launches and storytelling that need business needs
• Utilize technology and data tools to build, evaluate, and scale the product strategy
• Lead cross-functional collaboration, serving as the category expert and advocate for the customer.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, tools, and systems to enhance efficiency and decision-making.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager