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Talent Research Associate

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 0–4 years of experience in a professional environment, preferably in recruiting research or sourcing
  • Strong curiosity and ability to quickly understand new industries and talent markets
  • Excellent research skills with strong attention to detail
  • Strong written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Build proactive talent pipelines across various business functions
  • Conduct market mapping to identify target companies and talent pools
  • Research talent markets and competitor companies
  • Leverage data and market intelligence to develop strong sourcing strategies

Key facts

Other skills

  • Detail Oriented
  • Problem Solving
  • Creativity
  • Curiosity
  • Willingness To Learn
  • Adaptability

About the company

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Quince

Retail (Super / Hypermarket)

Quince is an affordable luxury brand that sells high-quality fashion and home goods at radically low pricesβ€” direct from the factory floor. The company has pioneered a manufacturer-to-consumer (M2C) retail model in which factories produce inventory on a near just-in-time basis and ship their goods directly to consumers' doorsteps, cutting out financial and environmental waste. Quince is headquartered in San Francisco, CA and partners with more than 50 top manufacturers around the world. Most recently, Quince completed a $77 million Series B upround raise. The investment was led by Wellington Management with participation from GGV Capital, and continuing participation from Basis Set Ventures, Insight Partners, Lugard Road, and 8VC. Visit Quince at quince.com or on Instagram at @onequince.

Company details

Company typeScaleup
IndustryRetail (Super / Hypermarket)
Company size51 - 200

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Job description

ABOUT QUINCE 

Founded in 2018, Quince was built to challenge the idea that nice things have to cost a lot. Our mission is simple: to make really high quality essentials for really low prices, produced fairly and sustainably. We believe everyone deserves exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design without the traditional markups. Quince is a direct-to-consumer (DTC) model that cuts out middlemen and leverages just-in-time manufacturing to minimize waste and maximize value.

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

  • Customer First: We prioritize customer satisfaction in every decision.

  • High Quality: True quality means premium materials and rigorous production standards you can feel good about.

  • Essential Design: We focus on timeless, functional essentials instead of chasing trends.

  • Always a Better Deal: Innovation and transparency ensure value for both customers and partners.

  • Social & Environmental Responsibility: We commit to sustainable materials, ethical production, and fair wages.

Quince partners with world-class manufacturers across the globe and serves millions of customers. With strong investor backing and a focus on sustainable growth, we are a company that is rapidly scaling while maintaining a commitment to quality, simplicity, and radical price transparency.

OUR TEAM AND SUCCESS 

At Quince, you will be part of a high-performing team that is redefining what quality, value, and sustainability mean in modern retail. We are a destination for builders, innovators, and operators to come together and challenge the status quo. Our collective ambition is bold. We are creating an entirely new category and customer experience – one that democratizes luxury and provides high quality products at radically low prices. That mission demands a world-class team committed to excellence. 

If you are motivated by impact, growth, and purpose, you will find a strong sense of belonging at Quince.

THE ROLE

Talent Research Associate

Quince is looking for a Talent Research Associate to help fuel one of the fastest-growing talent teams in the industry. In this role, you'll partner closely with recruiters and hiring leaders to identify, map, and engage exceptional talent across a wide range of business functions.

You'll be responsible for building the top of the recruiting funnel through market research, talent mapping, and sourcing strategy. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving talent puzzles, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is energized by uncovering exceptional people before anyone else.

Talent Research Associates play a critical role in helping us build world-class teams. You'll have the opportunity to work across every part of the business, influence hiring strategy, and develop into a recruiter or sourcing leader as the company continues to scale.

Responsibilities: 

  • Build proactive talent pipelines across Product, Engineering, Corporate, Merchandising, Marketing, Creative, and other business functions.
  • Conduct market mapping to identify target companies, talent pools, and competitive landscapes.
  • Research talent markets, competitor companies and talent pools
  • Build market intelligence to enable recruiters and hiring leaders to find exceptional, high-performing talent; Surface market insights, competitive intelligence, and hiring trends to recruiting partners.
  • Leverage data and market intel to develop strong opinions on top feeder companies, schools and candidate backgrounds.
  • Support high-priority executive and hard-to-fill searches with deep research and talent intelligence.

Qualifications

Required:

  • 0–4 years of experience in a professional environment, with a preference for backgrounds in recruiting research, sourcing, executive search, or a related analytical role (relevant internships count)
  • Strong curiosity and ability to quickly understand new industries, functions, and talent markets.
  • Excellent research skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Comfortable working with data and identifying patterns to improve sourcing strategies. 
  • Strong written communication skills with the ability to craft thoughtful outreach.
  • Highly organized and able to manage multiple searches simultaneously.
  • Bias for action and willingness to iterate quickly in a fast-moving environment.
  • Strong ability to think creatively about where exceptional candidates come from.
  • Ability to learn new functions quickly and adapt sourcing strategies accordingly.
  • Operates with urgency while maintaining a high quality bar.
  • Enjoys partnering closely with recruiters and hiring managers to solve difficult hiring challenges.

All posted ranges are reflective of base salary and may vary depending upon experience level and location. Bonus and equity may also be provided for eligible roles.

Pay Range
$80,000β€”$110,000 USD

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 building a more sustainable, accessible future for customers and partners alike.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & HIRING INTEGRITY

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, or local laws. 

Quince is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application or to perform the essential functions of a role at Quince, please let us know by completing this accommodation form. We review all requests individually and will work with you to determine appropriate accommodations on a case-by-case basis.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Quince will conduct background checks in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Security Advisory: Beware of Frauds

At Quince, we're dedicated to recruiting top talent who share our drive for innovation. To safeguard candidates, Quince emphasizes legitimate recruitment practices. Initial communication is primarily via official Quince email addresses and LinkedIn; beware of deviations. 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 Zoomβ€”never via messaging apps or other calling services. Offers are merit-based, communicated verbally, and followed up in writing. If personal information is requested to initiate the hiring process, rest assured it will be through secure and protected means.

 

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