Merchandising Manager, Bridesmaids Dresses

About the role

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.

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

Qualifications

• 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

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree

Why Quince?

Joining Quince means being part of a mission-driven team reshaping retail. You will work alongside talented colleagues, tackle meaningful challenges, and contribute to building a more sustainable, accessible future for customers and partners alike.

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Integrity

Quince provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applications for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Quince is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application or to perform the essential functions of a role at Quince, please let us know by completing this accommodation form. We review all requests individually and will work with you to determine appropriate accommodations on a case-by-case basis.