Senior Category Manager, Men's EU

ABOUT QUINCE

Founded in 2018, Quince was built to challenge the idea that nice things have to cost a lot. Our mission is to make high‑quality essentials for low prices, produced fairly and sustainably. Quince is a direct‑to‑consumer model that cuts out middlemen and leverages just‑in‑time manufacturing to minimize waste and maximize value.

Quince is a tech company disrupting retail by putting AI, analytics and automation at the core of everything we do. Our commitment to excellence and our core values guide our teams.

• Customer First – prioritize customer satisfaction in every decision.
• High Quality – premium materials and rigorous production standards.
• Essential Design – timeless, functional essentials over fleeting trends.
• Always a Better Deal – transparency and innovation deliver value to customers and partners.
• Social & Environmental Responsibility – sustainable materials, ethical production and fair wages.

OUR TEAM AND SUCCESS

At Quince, you will be part of a high‑performing team redefining quality, value and sustainability. We are a destination for builders, innovators and operators. Our ambition is bold – we are creating a new category that democratizes luxury and delivers high‑quality products at radically low prices. Motivated by impact, growth and purpose, you will find a strong sense of belonging.

THE ROLE

Senior Category Manager, Men’s EU

We are seeking a data‑driven, product‑obsessed all‑rounder to support merchandising strategy across selected menswear categories in the UK & EU. This role reports to the Head of Merchandising, Men’s UK and is critical to scaling Quince’s value proposition by delivering a compelling regional assortment, optimizing the customer experience and partnering across functions to bring high‑quality products to market.

Responsibilities

• Support end‑to‑end merchandising for selected menswear categories in the UK & EU, including assortment execution, launches and performance tracking.
• Execute regional merchandising strategy with US product merchandising and international peers.
• Contribute to product ideation, shaping new product opportunities and business cases.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with product, regional merchandising, planning, marketing, technical design and sourcing to deliver successful launches, balancing inventory, go‑to‑market execution and product quality.
• Analyse trading performance (sales, returns, margin) and drive actions to improve results.
• Support pricing and assortment decisions for the region.
• Own product catalogue management and administration, including product setup, data accuracy and system maintenance.
• Build site merchandising strategy, including PDP improvements roadmap and customer journey optimisations.
• Monitor ratings, reviews and returns to identify and support product quality improvements.
• Manage regional product samples and merchandising assets.
• Maintain merchandising reports, tools, trackers and pricing files.
• Own evaluation of regional product compliance requirements and partner with sourcing and quality teams to execute.

Qualifications

• Role based in one of our UK/EU offices (London, Madrid, or Berlin) with a requirement of 4 days per week in‑office.
• Eight years of retail merchandising or buying experience in menswear with demonstrated ownership of category performance.
• Experience in e‑commerce and/or DTC, with exposure to startups and blue‑chip brands preferred.
• Proven track record of progression and continuous growth in roles and responsibilities.
• Strong product awareness, commercial mindset and attention to detail.
• Product obsession, leveraging data tools and external sources to drive results.
• A critical eye for anticipating customer needs, balancing science and art of merchandising.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using data (sales, margin, returns) to inform decisions.
• Ability to operate effectively in both executional and strategic roles.
• Experience working cross‑functionally with planning, design, sourcing or marketing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation and interpersonal skills; ability to influence through concise narrative.
• Motivated to thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment with flexibility to stretch into functional comfort zones.
• Adaptability and comfort with ambiguity and change.
• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred).

Pay Range: £80,000-£100,000 (Base salary; may vary by experience and location. Bonus and equity may be provided for eligible roles.)

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 a more sustainable, accessible future for customers and partners.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & HIRING INTEGRITY

Quince provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type irrespective of race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, 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. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check in compliance with applicable laws.