Full-Time

Senior Business Analyst

Retail Tech & Analytics Europe

Posted on 8/12/2024

Wayfair

Wayfair

10,001+ employees

E-commerce platform for home goods sales

Consumer Software
Consumer Goods

Mid, Senior

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

London, UK

Hybrid role requiring 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home.

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 maintaining extensive inventory. This model enables Wayfair to earn revenue from product sales and advertising fees from suppliers promoting their products. Wayfair's product offerings include everything from smart kitchen appliances to indoor playsets, catering to various customer needs and budgets. Its competitive edge comes from being a one-stop shop for home-related products, simplifying the shopping experience with appliance packages and curated collections. The goal of Wayfair is to meet the diverse needs of its customers while providing a comprehensive online shopping experience for home goods.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$341.4M

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2002

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

-3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Wayfair's use of AI has improved conversion rates by 2%.
  • The company is expanding into physical retail, opening luxury stores under the Perigold brand.
  • Wayfair Professional's 2025 Design Trends cater to both residential and commercial spaces.

What critics are saying

  • Wayfair's exit from Germany may harm its brand perception in Europe.
  • The departure of COO Thomas Netzer could lead to leadership instability.
  • Opening brick-and-mortar stores may strain financial resources and shift focus from online sales.

What makes Wayfair unique

  • Wayfair offers a vast selection of home goods, making it a one-stop shop.
  • The company uses AI to enhance product catalogs, improving customer experience.
  • Wayfair's marketplace model connects consumers with over 5,000 brands, reducing inventory needs.

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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

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