Manager, Merchandising - Seasonal Decor & Faux Plants

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.

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
• Lead sample feedback and approvals for all new and resourced products (product approvals may require ~5-10% time spent traveling overseas)
• 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.)
• Continuously 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