Full-Time

Specialist Full Time

Visual Merchandising, Wayfair Stores

Posted on 1/28/2025

Wayfair

Wayfair

10,001+ employees

E-commerce platform for home goods sales

Compensation Overview

$19Hourly

Junior, Mid

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Evanston, IL, USA

Category
Graphic & Motion Design
UI/UX & Design
Requirements
  • 1-3 years Visual Merchandising experience in a retail setting.
  • Strong organization, self-motivation, communication and relationship management skills.
  • Technical acumen to learn necessary software; proficiency in Google Suites and/or Microsoft Office applications preferred.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and some holidays.
Responsibilities
  • Execute Visual Merchandising tasks such as floorsets, signage and marketing placement, lighting installations, maintaining company visual standards, basic electrical wiring and wallpapering as needed.
  • Collaborate effectively with teammates in all departments to share knowledge regarding Visual Merchandising standards and efficiencies, floorset execution, daily maintenance and adapting presentations based on sell-through and sales opportunities.
  • Complete daily and weekly store walk-throughs to ensure all presentations meet Wayfair standards while using the Visual Merchandising Checklist to create a strategic plan for addressing opportunities.
  • Deliver results with agility and a sense of urgency when executing all Visual Merchandising tasks.
  • Use good judgment when adapting the merchandising of presentations to support inventory replenishment and drive sales while aligning with seasonal strategies and Wayfair standards.
  • Bring a willingness to share ideas in order to innovate and improve Visual Merchandising and operational processes in all departments throughout the store.
  • Be open to receiving feedback and direction from store leaders around brand presentation to deliver Wayfair standards on a daily basis.
  • Provide an authentic and friendly customer experience that exemplifies the Wayfair commitment to relentless customer focus.
  • Engage in a high energy, focused and dynamic work environment where there can be rapid changes in products, promotions and store operations.
Desired Qualifications
  • 1-3 years Retail experience; preferably in a home or furnishings space. Interior design, furniture or home goods experience preferred.
  • 1-3 years Reading, interpreting and executing a sales floor design layout map or basic planogram.

Wayfair specializes in selling home goods through its online platform, wayfair.com. It offers a wide variety of products, including furniture, lighting, cookware, and appliances, catering to different styles and budgets for customers ranging from homeowners to interior designers. The company operates a marketplace model that connects consumers with over 5,000 brands, allowing it to provide a large selection of items without needing to manage extensive inventory. Wayfair earns revenue from product sales and advertising fees from suppliers promoting their products on the site. Its extensive product range includes items like smart kitchen appliances and indoor playsets, ensuring it meets diverse customer needs. Wayfair's unique selling point is its ability to provide a comprehensive shopping experience for home-related products, making it a convenient one-stop shop for customers looking to improve their living spaces.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2002

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Wayfair's partnership with Moloco enhances its advertising capabilities and customer acquisition.
  • The Inspired Home Show participation expands Wayfair's vendor network and product variety.
  • Diana Frost's board appointment signals strategic growth and innovation focus.

What critics are saying

  • Amazon's visual search features increase competition in the online home goods sector.
  • Layoffs of 1,750 employees in 2023 indicate potential financial instability.
  • CPSC warning on baby loungers could harm Wayfair's reputation and legal standing.

What makes Wayfair unique

  • Wayfair offers a vast selection of home goods through its marketplace model.
  • The company provides innovative smart home appliances with WiFi and Bluetooth features.
  • Wayfair's Muse tool uses AI for personalized, image-based shopping inspiration.

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Benefits

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Full Health Benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Mental Health Support

Family Planning Benefits

Parental Leave

401(k) Company Match

Employee Discount

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

-3%
Chron
Mar 9th, 2025
Retailer slashes Texas workforce after closing technology center

WBZ reported Wayfair laid off 1,750 employees in 2023 and 1,650 employees last year, saying it grew too quickly before the COVID-19 pandemic.

CBS News
Mar 8th, 2025
Wayfair lays off 170 employees in Massachusetts, 340 across the company

Wayfair lays off 170 employees in massachusetts, 340 across the company.

CBS News
Mar 8th, 2025
Wayfair lays off nearly 200 Massachusetts workers

Wayfair lays off nearly 200 massachusetts workers.

Furniture Today
Mar 7th, 2025
Wayfair cuts 340 tech employees after completing platform upgrades

Wayfair cuts 340 tech employees after completing platform upgrades.

Chain Store Age
Mar 6th, 2025
Amazon continues Google competition with launch of new visual search features

Google began offering shoppable visual search in its mobile app in October 2024, and Wayfair introduced Muse, a generative AI-based tool designed to give customers an image-based way to find inspiration and ideas for their homes, in February 2025.

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