Quince is hiring a
Category Manager

Summary

The job is for a Category Manager at Quince, responsible for managing one or two categories (e.g., sweaters, bedding, outerwear, jewelry) and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve growth and profitability targets. The ideal candidate has 5 years of experience, including investment banking/consulting and operational roles in retail or e-commerce.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience total: Ideally combination of experience across investment banking/consulting + 2-3 years in a non-strategy operational role (preferably in retail or e-commerce)
• Strong analytical skills demonstrated through IBD, consulting, or MBA
• Late-stage startup experience preferred; growth marketing experience is a significant plus
• Proven track record of driving impactful results, not just project management
• Exceptional tenacity and willingness to tackle challenges beyond typical scope
• Strong sense of ownership, hunger, and ambition
• Experience in managing cross-functional projects across global teams

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing strategic plans to achieve category revenue and margin targets
• Collaborate with stakeholders in merchandising, sourcing, marketing, inventory, and logistics to streamline day-to-day operations and improve category performance
• Identify and address bottlenecks and opportunities to enhance category growth
• Use marketing performance metrics to support the creation of category-specific growth marketing plans
• Monitor and report on weekly performance goals and key metrics
• Stay informed on market trends and competitive landscape to inform strategies
• Help build and manage budgetary and resource allocation plans