Full-Time

Operations & Visual Merchandising Specialist

Updated on 1/16/2025

Wayfair

Wayfair

10,001+ employees

E-commerce platform for home goods sales

Consumer Software
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$21 - $24Hourly

Junior, Mid

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Dedham, MA, USA

Category
Inventory Management
Quality Control & Compliance
Warehouse Operations
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Customer Service
Requirements
  • 2+ years of retail experience; preferably in the home or furnishing space. Interior design, furniture, or home goods experience preferred.
  • An ability to read, interpret and execute a sales floor design layout map or basic planogram experience, preferred.
  • Basic electrical wiring experience, preferred
  • Experience in visual merchandising (lighting installs, wallpapering, furniture assembly, preferred.
  • Passion for great customer service, operational excellence, and efficiency to meet company goals.
  • Track record of thriving in a fast paced and changing environment.
  • Strong organization, self-motivation, communication and relationship management skills.
  • An ability to handle customer escalations and demonstrate professional maturity.
Responsibilities
  • Provide an authentic, friendly customer experience that exemplifies our Wayfair commitment to relentless customer focus.
  • Manage, maintain and monitor stock levels, receive and process merchandise, ensure items are properly stored, and easily located for replenishment on the sales floor.
  • Provide coaching and support to Operations/Visual Associates and support their allocated workload efforts as determined by the Store Leader.
  • Support associates to help drive exceptional customer service and maintain a strong visible presence in the designated work area to drive sales and strong customer service.
  • Support Store Leaders to train and develop associates on knowledge of our product, selling, customer service, operations, visual, and other aspects of their roles.
  • Along with the Store Manager, provide helpful observation feedback and thoughtful guidance to associates to aid them to adapt and grow.
  • Support visual merchandising tasks such as maintaining store’s visual standards, floorsets, window changes, signage placement, lighting installations, basic electrical wiring, wallpapering, etc, as needed.
  • Utilize sales analytics tools to drive store profitability and growth in a way that supports the success of the overall brand.
  • Drive sales in the store by asking great questions to understand customer needs, guiding them through their questions, providing product options (both within store and our endless aisle/online assortment via web and app) that leads to a satisfied customer experience.
  • Assist walk-ins on the sales floor and in the design studio as needed.
  • Bring a willingness to share innovative ideas and solutions to continuously improve team operations.
  • Engage in a high energy, focused and dynamic work environment where there can be rapid changes in products, promotions, offerings and operations.
Desired Qualifications
  • Interior design, furniture, or home goods experience preferred.
  • An ability to read, interpret and execute a sales floor design layout map or basic planogram experience, preferred.
  • Basic electrical wiring experience, preferred
  • Experience in visual merchandising (lighting installs, wallpapering, furniture assembly, preferred.

Wayfair specializes in selling home goods through its e-commerce platform, wayfair.com. It offers a wide variety of products, including furniture, lighting, cookware, and appliances, catering to different styles and budgets. The company operates a marketplace model that connects consumers with over 5,000 brands, allowing it to provide a vast selection of items without managing extensive inventory. Wayfair generates revenue from product sales and advertising fees from suppliers promoting their products on the site. Its extensive product range includes smart kitchen appliances and curated collections, making it easier for customers to find what they need for home improvement projects. Wayfair's goal is to be a one-stop shop for all home-related needs, providing a comprehensive shopping experience for individual homeowners and interior designers alike.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$341.4M

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2002

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

-3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Wayfair's use of AI reduced product curation time by 67% and improved conversion rates.
  • The opening of luxury brick-and-mortar stores diversifies Wayfair's sales channels.
  • Wayfair Professional's 2025 Design Trends attract B2B clients with innovative interior design.

What critics are saying

  • Wayfair's exit from Germany and job cuts indicate challenges in international markets.
  • Closure of outlets suggests cost-cutting amid declining sales, impacting brand reputation.
  • Reliance on Google AI poses risks if disruptions occur in Google's services.

What makes Wayfair unique

  • Wayfair offers a vast selection of home goods through its marketplace model.
  • The company integrates advanced AI to enhance product catalog management and customer experience.
  • Wayfair's 'Zillion Things Home' approach makes it a one-stop shop for home needs.

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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