Quince

General Manager-Key Categories

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, Biotechnology, E-commerceIndustries

General Manager, Product Category

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OUR STORY

Quince was started to challenge the existing idea that nice things should cost a lot. Our mission was simple: create an item of equal or greater quality than the leading luxury brands and sell them at a much lower price.

OUR VALUES

  • Customer First: Customer satisfaction is our highest priority.
  • High Quality: True quality is a combination of premium materials and high production standards that everyone can feel good about.
  • Essential design: We don’t chase trends, and we don’t sell everything. We’re expert curators that find the very best and bring it to you at the lowest prices.
  • Always a better deal: Through innovation and real price transparency we want to offer the best deal to both our customers and our factory partners.
  • Environmentally and Socially conscious: We’re committed to sustainable materials and sustainable production methods. That means a cleaner environment and fair wages for factory workers.

OUR TEAM AND SUCCESS

Quince is a retail and technology company co-founded by a team that has extensive experience in retail, technology and building early stage companies. You’ll work with a team of world-class talent from Stanford GSB, Google, D.E. Shaw, Stitch Fix, Urban Outfitters, Wayfair, McKinsey, Nike etc.

About the Role

Quince is seeking high-performing, entrepreneurial General Managers to own and drive the growth of key product categories (e.g., home, accessories, baby, beauty, or other consumer goods). This is a cross-functional leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and is equally strategic and executional. GMs are responsible for hitting ambitious P&L targets, working in close partnership with teams across merchandising, sourcing, inventory planning, growth marketing, and logistics.

The ideal candidate is energized by complex challenges, uses data to make sound decisions quickly, and acts decisively without a playbook. They are relentlessly focused on results and are comfortable holding themselves and others to high standards on behalf of our customers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and execute the strategic plan for your product categories, including top-line growth and contribution margin performance.
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration across merchandising, sourcing, marketing, inventory, and logistics to optimize category health and business outcomes.
  • Identify and eliminate bottlenecks that inhibit category growth—personally diving into execution when necessary.
  • Analyze marketing funnel metrics to inform category-specific growth plans with strong return on ad spend (ROAS).
  • Monitor and report on category performance metrics weekly, with a data-first mindset and bias for action.
  • Stay current on industry trends, competitive benchmarks, and consumer behavior to identify new opportunities.
  • Develop and manage category-level budgets and resource allocation.

Basic Qualifications

  • 6+ years of end-to-end P&L ownership experience in a consumer product category (e.g., home, beauty, accessories, baby, etc.), with a revenue range between $25M–$150M annually.
  • 2+ years of experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, or a similarly analytical function.
  • Proven track record of cross-functional leadership in a retail or eCommerce environment.
  • Fluency in growth marketing levers and performance funnel metrics (e.g., CAC, ROAS, LTV).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently drive business outcomes.
  • Comfort operating in an ambiguous, fast-paced, and high-performance environment.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • MBA or other relevant graduate degree.
  • Experience in a high-growth DTC or eCommerce company.
  • In-house experience working directly with marketing, rather than via agency partnerships.
  • Strong understanding of inventory planning, sourcing,

Skills

P&L Management
Merchandising
Sourcing
Inventory Planning
Growth Marketing
Logistics
Data Analysis
Strategic Planning
Execution
Entrepreneurial
Cross-functional Leadership

Quince

Direct-to-consumer e-commerce for fashion and home essentials

About Quince

Quince offers high-quality fashion and lifestyle products through its online retail platform. The company sources its products directly from manufacturers worldwide, which allows it to provide premium items at lower prices compared to traditional retail stores. Quince's product range includes clothing like dresses and blouses, as well as home essentials such as bed sheets. This direct-to-consumer model appeals to a diverse customer base, from those seeking stylish clothing to those in need of quality home goods. Quince differentiates itself from competitors by eliminating middlemen, ensuring affordability without compromising on quality. The company's goal is to make luxury accessible to everyone while fostering a community of satisfied customers who share their experiences on social media.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$74.9MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Performance Bonus
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options

Risks

Increased competition from brands like Italic and Everlane may dilute Quince's market share.
Challenges in maintaining product quality as Quince scales could impact customer satisfaction.
Geopolitical tensions may disrupt Quince's global sourcing and manufacturing partnerships.

Differentiation

Quince's M2C model cuts out middlemen, offering luxury at lower prices.
The company partners with over 50 top manufacturers globally for diverse product offerings.
Quince's focus on sustainability and ethical sourcing appeals to eco-conscious consumers.

Upsides

Quince's strong social media presence boosts brand visibility and customer engagement.
The global e-commerce market expansion offers Quince opportunities to reach new customers.
Rising demand for sustainable fashion aligns with Quince's responsible sourcing practices.

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