Head of Merchandising - CPG, Canada
TorontoCA$130k - CA$180kfull-timePosted 9mo ago
About the role
Head of Merchandising, CPG Canada to launch and expand Quince Canada's CPG assortment (Health & Wellness, Beauty, Fragrance, Food & Beverage), manage category performance, growth, and margins, and lead local merchandising strategy.
Responsibilities
- Own all end-to-end merchandising for CPG in Canada, including category strategy, assortment, launches, and performance
- Category-expert, sets long-term localized strategy with support; may build local department from the ground up, leveraging larger catalogue, with oversight
- Determine, own, and execute all regulatory requirements required to bring products to market in Canada
- Partner with Marketing to develop and lead the go-to-market strategy and execution for CPG departments in Canada
- Partner with Supply Chain and Sourcing to maximize margin for the category in Canada
- Analyze data to drive decision-making, including sales velocity, margin, return rate, etc.
- Collaborate with key regional cross-functional partners, particularly Supply Chain, Planning, and Marketing, to ensure we are launching products that meet local requirements, maintain in-stock position, and drive traffic to key products
- Leverage data for ratings, reviews, and return rates; participate in quality improvements for products with improvement opportunities
- Assist in onboarding additional best-in-class vendors to expand source base locally and where required
- Continuously identify whitespace in the assortment and contribute to broader Quince product roadmap
- Build site merchandising strategy, including PDP improvements roadmap and top navigation and filter optimizations
Qualifications
- 8-10 years of experience in CPG categories, consumables preferred (Food & Beverage, Health & Wellness), with demonstrated ownership of category performance
- E-commerce experience and/or DTC experience preferred
- Proven track record of progression and growth within an organization
- Product-obsessed with experience in leveraging data tools and external sources
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and execution-focused with ability to build scalable processes and drive cross-functional alignment
- Continuous learner, curious, proactive when adapting to challenges
- Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Motivated by working in a fast-paced collaborative environment with flexibility across functions
Skills
Required:Merchandising strategyData-driven decision makingRegulatory compliance Canada
Benefits
- Base salary in range provided: CAD 130,000–180,000 per year
- Bonus and equity may be provided for eligible roles
- Equal opportunity and accommodations policy included
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Quince
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