Internship

Commercial Analyst Intern

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.

Category
Business Research
Strategy Development
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Python
Data Science
R
SQL
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelors or higher with the expectation that degree will be obtained between December 2025 and Summer 2026 with a 3.0 GPA minimum
  • Must be returning to the course of study following completion of the internship
  • Ability to commit to working 40 hours/week (9am-5pm, Monday-Friday) from June 2 - August 8, 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 consultative skills: ability to work effectively and persuasively with a highly cross-functional group of business partners
  • Strong business acumen: ability to understand how various parts of the business interact; can identify and approach problems from a customer or supplier perspective
  • Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills: excited about working with and synthesizing big data into actionable insights; comfortable using data software to conduct analyses and synthesize findings
  • Exceptional problem-solving and execution skills: ability to make decisions, reprioritize tasks, and draw conclusions in the face of ambiguity
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel
  • Familiarity with any programming language is a plus, including motivation to learn and develop the skill-set (Google BigQuery/SQL, R, Python)
Responsibilities
  • Work with large datasets to identify trends, perform analyses, and develop reports to drive business decisions across different commercial functions.
  • Contribute to the development and execution of key initiatives across marketing, pricing, product curation, and competitive analysis that align with Wayfair’s growth strategies.
  • Partner with suppliers to optimize product offerings, refine selection, and enhance the shopping experience by using data to guide decisions.
  • Use insights from customer behavior and feedback to continuously refine and enhance the shopping experience across Wayfair platforms.
  • Tackle ambiguous challenges by leveraging your analytical skills to generate actionable solutions that deliver measurable improvements in profitability, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
  • Use advanced analytical tools and techniques (Excel, SQL, R, Python) to build data-driven insights and recommend improvements to business processes and outcomes.

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

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$341.4M

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2002

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

-3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Wayfair's new loyalty program could enhance customer retention and engagement.
  • The launch of brick-and-mortar stores may attract luxury brand customers.
  • Wayfair Professional's 2025 Design Trends can boost its influence in the design community.

What critics are saying

  • COO Thomas Netzer's departure may disrupt Wayfair's operational stability.
  • Closing a returns center could lead to customer dissatisfaction and loyalty issues.
  • Opening physical stores might divert focus from Wayfair's core online business.

What makes Wayfair unique

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

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