Manager, Merchandising - Seasonal Decor & Faux Plants

About the role

The Merchandising Manager, Seasonal Decor & Faux Plants role is responsible for delighting Quince’s growing customer base by expanding and managing the Seasonal Decor & Botanicals product assortment on Quince.

Quince has proven the consumer value proposition and has built a loyal, repeat consumer base. We want to build on that value proposition and continue to scale in both existing and new product categories.

Responsibilities

• Own the Seasonal Decor & Botanicals assortment strategy, ensuring the category delivers on Quince’s promise of exceptional quality at accessible prices
• Rapidly scale our seasonal decor assortment beyond Christmas decor and launch new product types in year one, including floral stems & branches, botanicals & trees, seasonal wreaths, holiday textiles, and seasonal hosting essentials
• Leverage data and customer insights to build assortment architecture, optimize, and scale the assortment — analyzing performance, refining product mix, and making evidence-based decisions – to meet customer needs and achieve financial goals (revenue, margin, inventory health, return rate, etc.)
• Identify whitespace in the assortment and refine product roadmap based on new information and learnings
• Leveraging data for ratings, reviews, and return rates, conduct quality improvements for any products in assortment with improvement opportunities
• Partner closely with Sourcing to identify and develop new products, with a focus on performance, sustainability, and the highest quality materials and craftsmanship
• Collaborate with marketing, site, and creative teams to ensure compelling product launches and storytelling that reflect brand positioning
• Lead cross-functional collaboration, serving as the category expert and advocate for the customer
• Operate as a structured, data-driven decision maker while balancing the art and science of merchandising
• Serve as a strong communicator and cross-functional partner in driving category success

Requirements

• Role is based in San Francisco California, with 3 days per week in office requirement.
• 8-10 years of retail merchandising experience in the home decor/seasonal decor category, ideally with luxury expertise.
• 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.
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.