Head of Merchandising, Accessories and Jewelry UK

Head of Merchandising, Accessories & Jewelry UK

Join our growing team as Head of Merchandising for accessories and jewelry in the UK. In this role you will curate and manage the product catalog, influence sourcing strategy, set pricing and be accountable for sales, margins, and returns.

About Quince

Founded in 2018, Quince challenges the idea that nice things have to cost a lot. Our mission is to make high‑quality essentials at low prices, produced fairly and sustainably. We leverage AI, analytics and automation to cut out middlemen and create a direct‑to‑consumer model.

Values

• Customer First: We 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: Innovation and transparency ensure value for customers and partners.
• Social & Environmental Responsibility: Sustainable materials, ethical production and fair wages.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Drive a high‑growth merchandising trajectory to meet revenue and profitability targets.
• Ensure the UK product catalog exceeds customer expectations.
• Influence and participate in sourcing strategy for a locally relevant, margin‑optimised assortment.
• Set pricing aligned with Quince's Customer Value Proposition and margin goals.
• Monitor and analyze sales, margin and returns data to inform strategic decisions.
• Develop and implement merchandising strategies to maximise sales and profitability.
• Collaborate closely with sourcing, marketing and supply‑chain teams.
• Stay current with UK and EU market trends and consumer preferences in accessories & jewelry.
• Manage product presentation and assortment planning in line with brand and market strategy.

Qualifications

• +12 years of proven experience in merchandising, preferably in e‑commerce.
• Strong understanding of the UK retail market and consumer behaviour.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret sales, margin and financial data.
• Product‑obsessed with experience in using data to anticipate customer needs.
• Demonstrated success in pricing strategy, margin management and assortment optimisation.
• Strong problem‑solving and structured thinking capabilities.
• Effective collaborator with strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Independent, self‑directed learner and executor with high ownership.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Experience in accessories and/or jewelry merchandising and technology usage to build and scale strategies.
• Background in direct‑to‑consumer, retail or e‑commerce business models.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or related field (or equivalent experience).

Pay Range

£125,000 – £150,000. This reflects base salary and may vary by experience and location. Bonus and equity may also be provided.

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Marketing and Sales

Industry

Retail

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Integrity

Quince provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment. Quince is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Security Advisory

Beware of Frauds: At Quince, we're dedicated to recruiting top talent. Initial communication is primarily via official Quince email addresses and LinkedIn; beware of deviations. Personal data and sensitive information are not solicited during the application phase.