Merchandising Manager, Bridesmaids Dresses

Quince•San Francisco, CA

26d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Merchandising Manager to join our growing team and lead the launch of Quince’s Wedding and Bridal category. This role will be responsible for introducing and scaling the Women’s Bridesmaids Dresses assortment in year one, with the opportunity to expand into adjacent wedding categories shortly thereafter. This is a highly visible role focused on building a new business and establishing Quince as a destination for all of a bride’s occasion needs.

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 Women’s apparel category, preferably with bridal or evening 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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree

Responsibilities

Introduce and establish the Wedding/Bridal category within Quince’s Women’s assortment
Launch and expand the Women’s Bridesmaids Dresses assortment in year one
Own the expansion into adjacent wedding categories following launch, including wedding guest, MOB, and bridal occasion needs (e.g., shower, getting ready)
Manage the Women’s Dresses assortment, including category growth trajectory, revenue, and margins
Build on Quince’s proven value proposition to scale the Women’s category across existing and new product classes
Leverage consumer insights, data, and retail trends to inform assortment and category decisions
Operate as a structured, data-driven decision maker while balancing the art and science of merchandising
Collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to execute category strategy
Utilize technology and data tools to build, evaluate, and scale the product strategy
Serve as a strong communicator and cross-functional partner in driving category success