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Full-Time

Business Account Manager

Posted on 7/23/2024

Wayfair

Wayfair

10,001+ employees

E-commerce platform for home goods sales

Consulting
Consumer Software
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$32.4k - $38kAnnually

+ Commission

Mid

Remote in USA

Category
Strategic Account Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Salesforce
Requirements
  • 1 to 3 years of outbound sales experience with consistent success in exceeding performance expectations
  • Experience managing and growing a book of business (preferably B2B)
  • Self-motivated and reliable
  • Skilled in B2B sales; strong business acumen and project needs analysis
  • Willingness to adapt and grow in a fast-paced, high-growth industry
  • Ownership in your professional and sales development plans
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Experience with email, video conferencing, CRM, and spreadsheets (Preferred: Proficiency with Salesforce.com, Google Suite, Zoom/Google Meet; Experience working in a virtual environment)
  • If not on EST, ability to log on at your equivalent of 8AM EST
Responsibilities
  • Maintain and grow your book of business quarter over quarter
  • Exemplify relentless focus on the customer experience every step of their journey
  • Schedule appointments and walk through Wayfair Professional site, product, and services offerings
  • Hold engaging conversations through phone and email outreach with the objective of growing customer relationships
  • Act as a subject matter expert on Wayfair Professional’s comprehensive value and product and service capabilities
  • Meet or exceed all sales metrics, revenue, and productivity goals
  • Effectively collaborate with peers, partners, and suppliers to provide an exceptional customer experience
  • Exhibit a problem-solving, solution-driven mindset
  • Leverage Wayfair’s People Principles as a North Star in all that we do

Wayfair specializes in e-commerce for home goods, providing a wide selection of products such as furniture, lighting, cookware, and appliances through its website, wayfair.com. The company operates a marketplace platform that connects consumers with over 5,000 brands, allowing it to offer a vast range of items without managing extensive inventory. Wayfair generates revenue by selling these products and charging advertising fees to suppliers who want to promote their items on the site. Its product offerings include everything from smart kitchen appliances to indoor playsets, catering to various customer needs and budgets. Wayfair stands out from competitors by being a one-stop shop for home-related products, enhancing the shopping experience with appliance packages and curated collections. The company's goal is to simplify home improvement projects for customers by providing a comprehensive selection of home goods.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$2.3B

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2002

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-7%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

-11%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Wayfair's extensive product range and strategic sales events, like Black Friday in July, provide employees with opportunities to drive significant revenue growth.
  • The company's expansion into brick-and-mortar stores offers new career opportunities and the potential for increased market penetration.
  • Wayfair's focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility initiatives can attract talent interested in making a positive social and environmental impact.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive e-commerce market requires Wayfair to continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
  • The company's reliance on a marketplace model means it must effectively manage relationships with over 5,000 brands to ensure product quality and availability.

What makes Wayfair unique

  • Wayfair's marketplace model allows it to offer a vast selection of home goods without the need for extensive inventory management, unlike traditional retailers.
  • The company's focus on curated collections and appliance packages simplifies the shopping experience, setting it apart from competitors who offer less personalized options.
  • Wayfair's commitment to sustainability, including ambitious zero waste goals, enhances its brand appeal in an increasingly eco-conscious market.
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