Internship

Commercial Analyst Co-op

Posted on 9/10/2024

Wayfair

Wayfair

10,001+ employees

E-commerce platform for home goods sales

Consumer Software
Consumer Goods

No H1B Sponsorship

Boston, MA, USA

4-day in-office expectation; in-office on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, remote on Friday.

Category
Strategy Development
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
SQL
Business Analytics
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Current Sophomore or Junior student pursuing an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (eg. marketing, business, analytics, statistics, economics) with a 3.0 GPA minimum
  • Must be returning to the course of study following the completion of the Co-op
  • Ability to commit to working 40 hours/week (9am-5pm, Monday-Friday) from January 6 to June 20, 2025 in our Boston office
  • You must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by Wayfair now or in the future
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Excited to see results driven by your work
  • Detail-oriented
  • Flexible; can adapt to changes in priorities and manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously
  • Willingness to learn and self-motivated
  • Interest in e-commerce and digital marketing
  • Proficient in Excel, familiarity with SQL/another coding language is a plus
Responsibilities
  • Own and independently manage essential business functions to drive successful outputs and excellence of team and department
  • Analyze and visualize large datasets using technical and critical-thinking skills to identify business/performance trends, operational inefficiencies, and growth opportunities
  • Design, launch, and manage hypothesis-driven A/B tests; present findings to essential stakeholders to inform long-term strategy and drive roadmaps forward
  • Create digestible and intuitive performance dashboards and trackers to help support team operations and foster cross-functional collaboration
  • Ask lots of questions, grow your professional network, and build foundational business skills that you will carry with you through the rest of your career

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 stands out by offering a comprehensive selection of home-related items, making it a convenient one-stop shop for customers. Its goal is to simplify the shopping experience for home improvement projects through curated collections and appliance packages.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$341.4M

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2002

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

-3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Wayfair's AR shopping experiences enhance customer engagement and satisfaction.
  • Expanding sustainable product lines aligns with growing consumer demand for eco-friendly options.
  • AI-powered personalization can boost sales by offering tailored recommendations.

What critics are saying

  • Opening brick-and-mortar stores may incur high costs and face foot traffic challenges.
  • COO Thomas Netzer's departure could disrupt operations and strategic alignment.
  • Closing a returns center and layoffs may harm customer service and satisfaction.

What makes Wayfair unique

  • Wayfair offers a vast selection of home goods through its marketplace model.
  • The company provides curated collections, simplifying home improvement decisions for customers.
  • Wayfair's B2B division, Wayfair Professional, offers tailored services for business clients.

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