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Senior Business Analyst

Retail Tech & Analytics Europe

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Wayfair

Wayfair

10,001+ employees

E-commerce platform for home goods sales

Consumer Software
Consumer Goods

Mid, Senior

London, UK

Category
Strategy Research
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Python
Communications
BigQuery
SQL
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Strong communication 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 in English
  • Proficiency in data analytics and working with large data sets; excitement about finding patterns in data
  • Familiarity with any programming language is a plus, including motivation to learn and develop the skill-set (Google BigQuery/SQL, R, Python)
Responsibilities
  • Ensure Category Management has the right data to drive decisions
  • Own, build and maintain the frontend (dashboards) and backend (data structure and architecture) of tools
  • Apply business acumen to provide opportunities for Category Management through data-driven analyses
  • Conduct competitive and product category Evaluation to evaluate market trends
  • Drive relationships and collaboration with cross-functional teams

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.