Full-Time
Full-Time Visual Merchandising Associate
Perigold Luxury
Wayfair
10,001+ employees
E-commerce platform for home goods sales
Compensation Overview
$24/hr
Junior, Mid
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship
West Palm Beach, FL, USA
- 1-3 years Visual retail experience, specific to maintaining presentations and resetting departments.
- Highly skilled in understanding of how to use technology and a willingness to learn new programs. (High Proficiency)
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and some holidays. (High Proficiency)
- Candidates must be open to learning how to safely operate a pallet jack (also known as a pallet truck or pump truck) as part of their job responsibilities.
- Maintain luxury experience standards by supporting an authentic, inviting guest experience that exemplifies our commitment to customer satisfaction and passion for luxury design.
- Assist with Visual Merchandising tasks such as floorsets, product replenishment, signage/marketing and maintaining company visual standards (including folding & steaming textiles, bed making and basic cleanliness tasks as needed).
- Ensure store presentations are as close to the directive as possible.
- Use of company provided technology related to Visual Merchandising and Store Operations.
- Be open to receiving feedback and direction from store leaders around brand presentation to deliver Wayfair standards on a daily basis.
- Assist all customers in store by providing helpful information, guidance, and support in sales transactions.
- Assist with replenishment efforts in store to address store instocks.
- 1-3 years Customer experience in a retail setting. Preferred
- Demonstrated experience or interest in luxury a plus.
Wayfair specializes in selling home goods through its e-commerce platform, wayfair.com. It offers a wide variety of products, including furniture, lighting, cookware, and appliances, catering to different styles and budgets. The company operates a marketplace model that connects consumers with over 5,000 brands, allowing it to provide a vast selection of items without managing extensive inventory. Wayfair earns revenue from product sales and advertising fees from suppliers promoting their products on the site. Its extensive range includes smart kitchen appliances and curated collections, making it easier for customers to find what they need for home improvement projects. Wayfair's goal is to be a one-stop shop for all home-related needs, enhancing the shopping experience for a diverse customer base.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Boston, Massachusetts
Founded
2002
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
6 month growth
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Wayfair is set to open its third large-format store in Yonkers, N.Y., in early 2027, following the success of its first location in Wilmette, Ill., which attracted 720,000 visitors in its first year.
Wayfair, the online home goods giant, just launched a huge Memorial Day clearance sale.
A year after opening its first large-format physical retail location, Wayfair said it plans to open its third such store in early 2027.The home goods company opened its first brick-and-mortar retail location in Wilmette, Illinois, in May 2024; announced in a March press release that it will open one in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2026; and said in a Thursday (May 15) press release that it will open a third physical retail store in Yonkers, New York, in early 2027.“Over the past year, we’ve seen firsthand how a thoughtfully designed physical store can deepen engagement, drive growth and introduce the Wayfair brand to entirely new audiences,” Liza Lefkowski, vice president of merchandising and stores at Wayfair, said in the release.“The upcoming Yonkers store builds on that momentum — bringing our immersive retail experience to the New York metro area and delivering the same inspiration, convenience and flexibility our customers have come to expect.”During its first year, the Wilmette store drew more than 720,000 visitors, found that over 50% of its purchasing customers were new to the Wayfair brand, and earned a customer net promoter score of over 70%, according to the release.Each of the Wilmette location’s in-store events drew more than 75 guests, most of whom were first-time visitors to the store, per the release.The Yonkers store will be 114,000 square feet in size and will feature 19 departments, including furniture, décor, outdoor living and home improvement, according to the release.“New York is one of the most design-forward markets in the world, and Yonkers gives us the space to bring our retail vision to life,” Lefkowski said in the release.When announcing the opening of Wayfair’s first large-format physical location in May 2024, Lefkowski said the retailer is committed to “providing our customers with unparalleled shopping experiences, tailored to their preferences, whether they choose to shop online or in-store.”Thirty-nine percent of consumers in seven countries studied worldwide are Click-and-Mortar™ shoppers who use both digital tools and physical locations to create easy shopping experiences, according to the PYMNTS Intelligence report, “2024 Global Digital Shopping Index: The rise of the Click-and-Mortar™ shopper and what it means for merchants.”The report found that 71% of shoppers find the physical store central to their shopping experience and that most shop with some form of digital feature assistance
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