Merch Analyst

ABOUT QUINCE Founded in 2018, Quince was built to challenge the idea that nice things have to cost a lot. Our mission is simple: to make really high quality essentials for really low prices, produced fairly and sustainably. We believe everyone deserves exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design without the traditional markups. Quince is a direct-to-consumer (DTC) model that cuts out middlemen and leverages just-in-time manufacturing to minimize waste and maximize value. Quince is a tech company disrupting the retail industry by putting AI, analytics and automation at the center of everything we do. Our unwavering commitment to excellence and company values guide our teams and actions: • Customer First: We prioritize customer satisfaction in every decision. • High Quality: True quality means premium materials and rigorous production standards you can feel good about. • Essential Design: We focus on timeless, functional essentials instead of chasing trends. • Always a Better Deal: Innovation and transparency ensure value for both customers and partners. • Social & Environmental Responsibility: We commit to sustainable materials, ethical production, and fair wages. Quince partners with world-class manufacturers across the globe and serves millions of customers. With strong investor backing and a focus on sustainable growth, we are a company that is rapidly scaling while maintaining a commitment to quality, simplicity, and radical price transparency. OUR TEAM AND SUCCESS At Quince, you will be part of a high-performing team that is redefining what quality, value, and sustainability mean in modern retail. We are a destination for builders, innovators, and operators to come together and challenge the status quo. Our collective ambition is bold. We are creating an entirely new category and customer experience – one that democratizes luxury and provides high quality products at radically low prices. That mission demands a world-class team committed to excellence. If you are motivated by impact, growth, and purpose, you will find a strong sense of belonging at Quince. The Role The Merchandising Analyst is a true builder at heart. This is an exciting and challenging entry level opportunity to learn about DTC Merchandising from the ground up and be trained on how to run the Quince model. The ideal candidate is energized by product, market trends and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This role is an integral part of the team and will support the day-to-day functions of the Merchandising team. They will work cross-functionally throughout Quince to help rapidly build a winning business. Responsibilities • Supports merchants on execution of product identification, sourcing, development, and publishing process • Coordinates between Creative, Engineering, Marketing teams to help launch products on site. This includes creating items in our product catalog, writing purchase orders for new products, organizing samples for photoshoots, and maintaining product detail pages • Communicate with vendors regularly on sample tracking and delivery status for future and past due orders • Manage product development data integrity within internal business systems across all stages of product development and sourcing process • Implement tools and streamline processes to help eliminate inefficient ways of working and improve overall team health & effectiveness Qualifications Required • Product obsessed, with an eye for good design and market trends • Highly organized, detail-oriented with a focus on execution, problem solving, improving processes • Continuous learner and highly curious, always open to considering new perspectives, comfortable balancing multiple priorities and pivoting with last minute changes • Enjoys a fast-paced environment and has a high sense of urgency • Performance driven and performance motivated - gets results and likes being in a culture that values performance • Proficient with MS Office/ G Suite applications including Word, Excel and Powerpoint • Location: San Francisco. This role will work 5 days per week in our SF office Preferred • Graduate from UC Berkeley or Stanford preferred, other Tier 1 schools will be considered • Data/analytics majors preferred • Strong understanding of retail math and retail reporting Pay Range • Pay Range: $65,000 — $70,000 USD All posted ranges are reflective of base salary and may vary depending upon experience level and location. Bonus and equity may also be provided for eligible roles. Pay Range $65,000—$70,000 USD 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. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Quince will conduct background checks in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Security Advisory: Beware of Frauds At Quince, we're dedicated to recruiting top talent who share our drive for innovation. To safeguard candidates, Quince emphasizes legitimate recruitment practices. Initial communication is primarily via official Quince email addresses and LinkedIn; beware of deviations. Personal data and sensitive information will not be solicited during the application phase. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or through the approved platforms Google Meets or Zoom—never via messaging apps or other calling services. Offers are merit-based, communicated verbally, and followed up in writing. If personal information is requested to initiate the hiring process, rest assured it will be through secure and protected means.