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Sales Manager

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Wayfair

Wayfair

10,001+ employees

E-commerce platform for home goods sales

Consumer Software
Consumer Goods

Junior, Mid

Athens, GA, USA

Category
Customer Success Management
Field Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Requirements
  • Excellent communication and relationship building skills
  • 2+ years of sales management experience, preferably in a solutions-based selling environment such as B2B/SaaS, Direct Sales, or Retail and/or a master’s degree in a relevant field
  • Experience in leading a team of 15+ people
  • Clear demonstration of your analytical abilities during the interview process (case-study)
  • Regular and reliable attendance
Responsibilities
  • You exceed all team targets for revenue, close/conversion rate, concurrency, Quality Assurance, and more
  • You are a “driver”, someone who pushes themselves to do more, make more, be more
  • You are a hands-on leader with excellent multi tasking and interpersonal skills
  • You demonstrate a sense of urgency and have a proven track record of exceeding targets and strong employee engagement
  • You have outstanding oral and written communication skills
  • You will develop a team of frontline sales specialists and help them to exceed all sales targets
  • You will support the vision/mission of B2C Sales in all employee/customer interactions
  • You will work cross-functionally with leaders and departments throughout the organization to enable sales improvements that affect multiple areas of the business
  • You will use your analytical mind to identify trends and work to close performance gaps
  • You efficiently manage your time and always put the employee & customer experience first

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.