Quince is hiring a
Associate Buyer

Summary

The job is for a Home Textiles Merchandiser at Quince, a retail and technology company that focuses on providing high-quality essentials at affordable prices. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience in the Home Textiles category, be product-obsessed, have strong relationships with suppliers, and possess excellent communication skills.

Requirements

• 5+ years of retail merchandising experience in the Home Textiles category
• Product obsessed with experience in leveraging market trends, data, and a critical eye to anticipate customer needs (combining both the “science” and “art” of merchandising)
• Strong relationships with existing supplier base within the textile industry
• 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
• Proficient with MS Office/ G Suite applications including Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred

Responsibilities

• Continue current trajectory for the Home business to deliver +200% revenue growth in 2024, while maintaining or improving current margins
• Expand current Home category assortment by 2x when measured by SKU count, meeting the Quince definition of quality, margins, and ethics
• Rapidly scale home textiles category by working closely with marketing, vendors, inventory planning, and supply chain partners
• Build a long term product roadmap that is constantly refined/ updated with new information and learnings