Full-Time

Full-Time Sales Lead with Design Specialty

Posted on 5/9/2025

Wayfair

Wayfair

10,001+ employees

E-commerce platform for home goods sales

Compensation Overview

$19.55 - $22.85/hr

Junior, Mid

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Dedham, MA, USA

Category
Inside Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Graphic Design
Requirements
  • 2+ years of sales experience, some of it with high price-point products (preferably in a design related environment)
  • Experience in design such as interior, architectural, graphic, with a clear understanding of design principles (spatial planning, fabric selection, styles and trends, etc)
  • Strong organization, self-motivation, communication and relationship management skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work within a team sales environment
  • Track record of thriving in a fast paced and changing environment
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Responsibilities
  • Provide an authentic, friendly customer experience that exemplifies our Wayfair commitment to relentless customer focus.
  • Leverage your interior design and sales expertise in the home furnishings space to help our customers navigate through their design needs and purchases
  • Manage virtual and in-store design appointments (including preparation of design deliverables, product curation, and follow up)
  • Utilize sales analytics and design software tools and applications to drive store profitability and growth in a way that supports the success of the overall brand (moodboards, space plans, 2d/3d room views)
  • Share your expertise in fabric & finishes, bringing awareness to performance, texture and durability characteristics as well as market trends using digital and physical swatches
  • Efficiently manage your time in design appointments and sales floor interactions by prioritizing the customer experience while keeping communication open with leadership
  • Meet or exceed sales and customer satisfaction targets, and other established KPIs
  • Participate in operational store activities as needed: bringing new products to the floor, floor sets, replenishment and substitutions
  • 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
  • Bachelor’s degree or college diploma equivalent preferred

Wayfair sells a wide range of home goods online, including furniture, lighting, cookware, and appliances, catering to various customer needs and budgets. The company operates a marketplace model that connects consumers with over 5,000 brands, allowing for a vast selection of products without extensive inventory management. Wayfair differentiates itself by being a one-stop shop for home-related items and enhancing the shopping experience with appliance packages and curated collections. Its goal is to provide a comprehensive selection of home goods to simplify the shopping process for all customers.

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 integration of AR can enhance customer experience and boost sales.
  • The rise of 'shoppertainment' offers Wayfair opportunities for engaging live shopping events.
  • Wayfair's expansion into physical retail stores can deepen customer engagement and brand reach.

What critics are saying

  • Wayfair's physical store expansion may strain resources and impact its online focus.
  • Closure of German operations and layoffs indicate potential financial or strategic challenges.
  • Economic uncertainty and tariff wars could disrupt Wayfair's supply chain and increase costs.

What makes Wayfair unique

  • Wayfair offers a vast selection of home goods through a marketplace model.
  • The company provides curated collections, simplifying home improvement decision-making for customers.
  • Wayfair's competitive advantage is its 'Zillion Things Home' approach, a one-stop shop.

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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

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