Our mission is simple: make really high quality essentials for really low prices, fairly and sustainably. We deliver on that mission through a unique manufacturer-to-consumer (M2C) model eliminating the layers of traditional retail that add cost and result in consumers paying more than they need to. What began with a small assortment of elevated basics has quickly grown into a cross-category brand spanning apparel, accessories, home goods, and more.
We question conventional thinking, use technology and data to uncover new opportunities, and move quickly to turn ideas into reality. We aren't interested in replicating how others do retail. Where conventional wisdom says you have to choose - soft or durable, speed or rigor, quality or price - we ask why that trade-off has to exist in the first place.
THE ROLE Senior Category Manager, Women's Activewear UK/EU We are seeking a Senior Category Manager, Women's Activewear UK/EU to join our growing team. This role is suited to a data-driven product obsessed all-rounder. It supports the execution of merchandising strategy across selected women's' activewear category, with responsibility for driving regional performance through strong product execution, trading, and customer insight.
In this role, you will play a key part in scaling Quince's value proposition in the UK & EU by delivering a compelling regional assortment, optimizing the customer experience, and partnering cross-functionally to bring high-quality products to market. Own end-to-end product strategy and assortment for women's activewear category in the UK & EU, including assortment execution, launches,
and performance tracking Execute regional merchandising strategy in partnership with US Product Merchandising and international regional merchandising peers Work cross-functionally with Product and Regional Merchandising, Planning, Marketing, Technical Design, and Sourcing to deliver successful product launches - balancing inventory, go-to-market execution, and product quality (fit, sizing, and margin) Analyse trading performance (sales, returns, margin) and take ownership of actions to improve results 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 Take ownership of evaluating regional product compliance requirements and partner with Sourcing and Quality teams to execute Role is based in one of our UK/EU offices (London, Madrid, or Berlin), with 4 days per week in-office requirement ~8-10 years of retail merchandising or buying experience in womenswear category, (with specific women's activewear experience) and demonstrated ownership of category performance ~ E-commerce and/or DTC experience, with exposure to both startup and established (blue-chip) brands preferred ~ Strong product awareness,
with a commercial mindset and attention to detail ~ Product obsessed, with experience leveraging data tools and external sources to drive results ~ Critical eye to anticipate customer needs (both the "science" and "art" of retail merchandising) ~ Strong analytical skills, with experience using data to inform trading and merchandising decisions (e.G. sales, margin, return rates) ~ Experience working cross-functionally with teams such as Planning, Design, Sourcing, or Marketing ~ Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with particular ability to influence through concise written narrative ~ Bachelor's Degree, preferred Joining Quince means being part of a mission-driven team reshaping retail. 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, and local laws.
Quince is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Quince will conduct background checks in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. 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.
📌 Senior Category Manager, Women'S - Activewear Uk/Eu (Madrid)
🏢 Quince
📍 Madrid