Executive Assistant, Quince
$135-185k
5 days a week in office (Palo Alto, CA)
Affordable luxury fashion & home goods
Job no longer available
Affordable luxury fashion & home goods
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$135-185k
5 days a week in office (Palo Alto, CA)
1001+ employees
Company mission
To create products of equal or greater quality than the leading luxury brands at a much lower price.
Role
Who you are
- This position requires a proactive, detail-oriented, and extremely organized individual who thrives in a fast-paced, high performance environment
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum of 7 years of experience as an Executive Assistant
- Experience supporting senior level Executives across multiple domains, preferably in a fast-growing tech environment
- Proficiency in high-volume proactive scheduling, coordinating global travel & expenses
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Professional demeanor and discretion with confidential information
- Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Slack and other productivity tools
What the job involves
- Quince is a retail and technology company co-founded by a team that has extensive experience in retail, technology and building early stage companies. You’ll work with a team of world-class talent from Stanford GSB, Google, D.E. Shaw, Stitch Fix, Urban Outfitters, Wayfair, McKinsey, Nike etc
- As Executive Assistant, you will be a trusted partner to senior leadership working closely to ensure that daily operations run smoothly and efficiently, and critical priorities are executed in a thoughtful and organized manner
- You will manage the schedule, serve as the primary point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders, and support the Executive across a wide range of activities and follow ups
- Calendar & Time Management: Efficiently manage and prioritize the calendar, including scheduling internal and external meetings, coordinating travel, and making adjustments as needed to align with changing priorities
- Stakeholder Interaction: Serve as a liaison between the Executive and key internal teams, business partners, investors, and other stakeholders. Effectively communicate the Executive’s requests, requirements, and priorities, while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality at all times
- Communication & Representation: Exhibit strong business acumen and professionalism when representing leaders internally and externally. Build and maintain strong relationships across the organization, leveraging high emotional intelligence to navigate different situations and demands
- Problem Solving & Decision-Making: Navigate ambiguity with confidence, exercising sound judgment to drive work forward while knowing when to escalate issues. Comfortable working against shifting and competing priorities, maintaining focus and efficiency
- Project Coordination & Follow-up: Assist with preparing materials for meetings. Support the Executive in ensuring timely execution of important activities and projects, including tracking deadlines, organizing resources, and timely escalation of issues
- Confidentiality & Discretion: Maintain the highest level of discretion when handling sensitive company information and other information related to the Executive and company
Our take
Recently, there has been more widespread awareness of the alarming waste of resources and environmental impact caused by the fast fashion industry. Recognizing these concerns, Quince is looking to offer a more sustainable alternative to consumers.
Quince is a direct-to-consumer brand that offers high-quality products at lower prices by cutting out the middlemen. The company provides wardrobe staples and home goods, with an emphasis on minimalism, simplicity and timeless designs.
The company works directly with factories to produce inventory on a near-just-in-time basis. By eliminating unnecessary intermediaries, Quince can streamline the supply chain and reduce financial and environmental waste.
This approach allows Quince to ship goods directly to consumers' doorsteps, providing a more efficient and sustainable shopping experience. This has proven very popular, allowing the company to raise significant funding, reach a valuation of $4.5 billion and expand to Canada.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
58% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Mar 2026
$500m
SERIES E
Jul 2025
$200m
LATE VC
Total funding: $958m
Company HQ
SoMa, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Sid Gupta
(CEO & Co-founder)Graduated from Stanford University with an MBA in Finance. Previously the Founder and CEO of Lolli and Pops as well as the Director of Strategy at TechTurn.
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