Full-Time

Senior Associate

Business Operations, Supplier Advertising

Posted on 7/24/2024

Wayfair

Wayfair

10,001+ employees

E-commerce platform for home goods sales

Consumer Software
Consumer Goods

Junior, Mid, Senior

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Boston, MA, USA

4 day in-office expectation.

Category
Strategy Development
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • 2+ years of work experience in a relevant field, ideally in sales, account management, sales strategy, sales management, business operations and/or advertising industry
  • Proficient knowledge of Excel / Google Sheets required
  • Must be comfortable working with large datasets
  • Strong communication skills for effective verbal and written communications with sales teams, operations specialists, technology departments and executive leadership
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects at once
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify opportunities for process improvements and develop and implement new strategies
  • Bachelor's degree
Responsibilities
  • You will develop and implement Commercial processes for sales teams, specialists, and other representatives by researching and analyzing data to create sales forecasts and creating and managing tools and reports to increase sales process efficiency
  • You will provide accurate, timely, and actionable reporting and business metrics to leadership, highlighting key insights into spend trends with meaningful and actionable insights
  • You will provide valuable user insights to make incremental enhancements on existing products and analytical tools, closing the gap between commercial requirements and the technical teams
  • You will build strong relationships and collaborate with business leaders to become a trusted partner who highlights risks, spots opportunities, and builds simulations and sensitivity analyses

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 maintaining extensive inventory. This model enables Wayfair to earn revenue from product sales and advertising fees from suppliers promoting their products. Wayfair's product offerings include everything from smart kitchen appliances to indoor playsets, catering to various customer needs and budgets. Its competitive edge comes from being a one-stop shop for home-related products, simplifying the shopping experience with appliance packages and curated collections. The goal of Wayfair is to meet the diverse needs of its customers while providing a comprehensive online shopping experience for home goods.

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 has improved conversion rates by 2%.
  • The company is expanding into physical retail, opening luxury stores under the Perigold brand.
  • Wayfair Professional's 2025 Design Trends cater to both residential and commercial spaces.

What critics are saying

  • Wayfair's exit from Germany may harm its brand perception in Europe.
  • The departure of COO Thomas Netzer could lead to leadership instability.
  • Opening brick-and-mortar stores may strain financial resources and shift focus from online sales.

What makes Wayfair unique

  • Wayfair offers a vast selection of home goods, making it a one-stop shop.
  • The company uses AI to enhance product catalogs, improving customer experience.
  • Wayfair's marketplace model connects consumers with over 5,000 brands, reducing inventory 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

INACTIVE