Wayfair
Overview
Commercial Strategy Associate - Early Careers — Wayfair This is a Boston-based opportunity with a 4-day in-office expectation (Monday - Thursday) and 1 day remote (Friday). Location: Boston, Massachusetts Note: Wayfair will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position for the following visas: STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN. What You’ll Do
Analyze data and trends to improve the quality of our product catalog in order to increase customer satisfaction, trust, and site conversion rates; researching categories and vendors to build out selection Create cross-functional partnerships to advance your category and suppliers through merchandising, promotions, marketing, on-trend product selection, effective pricing and profitability, and operational excellence Create and enforce best practice guidelines to enrich product assortment, optimizing processes to enable high quality & efficiency while guaranteeing an easily digestible experience for suppliers & internal stakeholders Build key supplier relationships to enable successful negotiations and push towards a best-in-class customer experience Leverage data to analyze the competitive environment, report on performance trends, and develop business cases for strategic initiatives Represent Wayfair at various offsite events such as trade shows Manage communication with internal and external stakeholders What You’ll Need
Basic Qualifications
1-3 years of transferable experience in a corporate environment, including internship and co-op experience You must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by Wayfair now or in the future Preferred Qualifications
Analytical mindset able to process large volumes of data using a variety of reporting tools (Excel, Google Sheets, SQL, etc.) Ability to distill complex information in a simplistic way via emails, charts, graphs, and other forms of presentations Passionate about execution with a strong interest to drive customer engagement Desire to own projects from beginning to end, and thrive as part of a team as well as individually Comfortable navigating a fast-paced, dynamic environment; strong project management and prioritization skills Possible Team Placements Include
B2B Wayfair Professional (aka Wayfair B2B) is an industry leading business to business sales organization dedicated to helping businesses make good spaces great. We organize our customer base and corresponding offering (site and sales) into 7 industry verticals, prioritizing our Interior Design, Commercial Office and Contractor experiences. We are on a journey to being a $5B+ business by 2025 (+30% YoY growth), with over a $300B opportunity to cover across North America and Europe over the subsequent 10 years. Catalog Health — In this role, you will own offshore operations, manage inbound requests, and oversee the supplier and product delisting process, ensuring a healthy and trustworthy catalog that abides by our Code of Conduct. You will work cross-functionally with Business and Technology teams to improve operational workflows, identify opportunities for efficiency, and inform key business strategies. Catalog Merchandising — The Global Merchandising organization is responsible for building and maintaining Wayfair’s e-commerce catalog of over 24 million+ products. Category Management — The Category Management team drives strategy for Wayfair’s product categories through tight internal and external partnership. Merchandising Compliance — Our Merchandising Compliance team is responsible for keeping our customers safe, and our products, services and offerings in compliance with applicable regulations. North America/Europe Retail Tech Analytics — The North America/Europe Retail Tech Analytics Team empowers stakeholders across the Global Supplier Organization, enabling teams to grow their businesses. Perigold — Perigold is Wayfair’s newest brand, targeting the luxury home market. Retail Design Services Strategy and Execution — The Design Services Sales Strategy & Operations team helps build one of our newest consumer-facing sales teams. Scalable Purchasing, B2B Customer Enablement Team — The Scalable Purchasing team focuses on enabling transactional shopping at scale for B2B customers and cross-functional improvements to the customer journey. Supplier Advertising & Merch Services — The Supplier Advertising team sells and advocates our advertising suite of products to suppliers. Supplier Inventory Management — You will work with thousands of suppliers to maximize customer experience through inventory strategies and related operations. Why You’ll Love Wayfair
Benefits & Perks: Full health benefits available on day one for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA) No-cost access to 2nd.MD for virtual medical consultations Global Traveler Health Insurance through GeoBlue Mental, financial, physical and emotional wellbeing support 401(k) matching with immediate vesting Paid parental leave, surrogacy & adoption reimbursement Tuition reimbursement Wayfair employee discount Gym/fitness discounts Exclusive access to perks & discounts through BenefitHub Yearly match up to $500 for personal donations to registered nonprofits Legal & Inclusion
Purpose & Inclusion at Wayfair: Wayfair is committed to an inclusive workplace. We provide targeted resources that raise awareness around inclusion and remove barriers for a fair employee journey. Social Impact & Responsibility: We focus on helping people on their journey to home through partnerships with nonprofits, in-kind donations, and employee volunteer programs. Wayfair’s In-Office Policy: All Boston-based corporate employees work in a hybrid capacity with in-office days Monday through Thursday and one remote day per week. Massachusetts Applicants: Massachusetts law prohibits certain employment practices; we comply with applicable requirements. Assistance For Individuals With Disabilities: Wayfair provides equal opportunities and reasonable accommodations on request. Need Technical Assistance?: For more information about applying, visit our FAQ page. About Wayfair: Wayfair is a leading online home retailer with a global presence and a commitment to growth, learning, and dynamic challenges. We value diverse perspectives and are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on protected characteristics. Your data is processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice. Seniority level
Associate Employment type
Full-time Job function
Business Development and Sales Industries: Retail
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Commercial Strategy Associate - Early Careers — Wayfair This is a Boston-based opportunity with a 4-day in-office expectation (Monday - Thursday) and 1 day remote (Friday). Location: Boston, Massachusetts Note: Wayfair will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position for the following visas: STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN. What You’ll Do
Analyze data and trends to improve the quality of our product catalog in order to increase customer satisfaction, trust, and site conversion rates; researching categories and vendors to build out selection Create cross-functional partnerships to advance your category and suppliers through merchandising, promotions, marketing, on-trend product selection, effective pricing and profitability, and operational excellence Create and enforce best practice guidelines to enrich product assortment, optimizing processes to enable high quality & efficiency while guaranteeing an easily digestible experience for suppliers & internal stakeholders Build key supplier relationships to enable successful negotiations and push towards a best-in-class customer experience Leverage data to analyze the competitive environment, report on performance trends, and develop business cases for strategic initiatives Represent Wayfair at various offsite events such as trade shows Manage communication with internal and external stakeholders What You’ll Need
Basic Qualifications
1-3 years of transferable experience in a corporate environment, including internship and co-op experience You must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by Wayfair now or in the future Preferred Qualifications
Analytical mindset able to process large volumes of data using a variety of reporting tools (Excel, Google Sheets, SQL, etc.) Ability to distill complex information in a simplistic way via emails, charts, graphs, and other forms of presentations Passionate about execution with a strong interest to drive customer engagement Desire to own projects from beginning to end, and thrive as part of a team as well as individually Comfortable navigating a fast-paced, dynamic environment; strong project management and prioritization skills Possible Team Placements Include
B2B Wayfair Professional (aka Wayfair B2B) is an industry leading business to business sales organization dedicated to helping businesses make good spaces great. We organize our customer base and corresponding offering (site and sales) into 7 industry verticals, prioritizing our Interior Design, Commercial Office and Contractor experiences. We are on a journey to being a $5B+ business by 2025 (+30% YoY growth), with over a $300B opportunity to cover across North America and Europe over the subsequent 10 years. Catalog Health — In this role, you will own offshore operations, manage inbound requests, and oversee the supplier and product delisting process, ensuring a healthy and trustworthy catalog that abides by our Code of Conduct. You will work cross-functionally with Business and Technology teams to improve operational workflows, identify opportunities for efficiency, and inform key business strategies. Catalog Merchandising — The Global Merchandising organization is responsible for building and maintaining Wayfair’s e-commerce catalog of over 24 million+ products. Category Management — The Category Management team drives strategy for Wayfair’s product categories through tight internal and external partnership. Merchandising Compliance — Our Merchandising Compliance team is responsible for keeping our customers safe, and our products, services and offerings in compliance with applicable regulations. North America/Europe Retail Tech Analytics — The North America/Europe Retail Tech Analytics Team empowers stakeholders across the Global Supplier Organization, enabling teams to grow their businesses. Perigold — Perigold is Wayfair’s newest brand, targeting the luxury home market. Retail Design Services Strategy and Execution — The Design Services Sales Strategy & Operations team helps build one of our newest consumer-facing sales teams. Scalable Purchasing, B2B Customer Enablement Team — The Scalable Purchasing team focuses on enabling transactional shopping at scale for B2B customers and cross-functional improvements to the customer journey. Supplier Advertising & Merch Services — The Supplier Advertising team sells and advocates our advertising suite of products to suppliers. Supplier Inventory Management — You will work with thousands of suppliers to maximize customer experience through inventory strategies and related operations. Why You’ll Love Wayfair
Benefits & Perks: Full health benefits available on day one for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA) No-cost access to 2nd.MD for virtual medical consultations Global Traveler Health Insurance through GeoBlue Mental, financial, physical and emotional wellbeing support 401(k) matching with immediate vesting Paid parental leave, surrogacy & adoption reimbursement Tuition reimbursement Wayfair employee discount Gym/fitness discounts Exclusive access to perks & discounts through BenefitHub Yearly match up to $500 for personal donations to registered nonprofits Legal & Inclusion
Purpose & Inclusion at Wayfair: Wayfair is committed to an inclusive workplace. We provide targeted resources that raise awareness around inclusion and remove barriers for a fair employee journey. Social Impact & Responsibility: We focus on helping people on their journey to home through partnerships with nonprofits, in-kind donations, and employee volunteer programs. Wayfair’s In-Office Policy: All Boston-based corporate employees work in a hybrid capacity with in-office days Monday through Thursday and one remote day per week. Massachusetts Applicants: Massachusetts law prohibits certain employment practices; we comply with applicable requirements. Assistance For Individuals With Disabilities: Wayfair provides equal opportunities and reasonable accommodations on request. Need Technical Assistance?: For more information about applying, visit our FAQ page. About Wayfair: Wayfair is a leading online home retailer with a global presence and a commitment to growth, learning, and dynamic challenges. We value diverse perspectives and are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on protected characteristics. Your data is processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice. Seniority level
Associate Employment type
Full-time Job function
Business Development and Sales Industries: Retail
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