Job Title
Support development of category plans to achieve revenue and profitability goals.
Analyze event and category performance to gain actionable insights and pivot business accordingly.
Conduct competitive and product category analysis to evaluate market trends.
Drive relationships and collaboration with cross-functional teams to identify and fill assortment opportunities.
Negotiate for favorable terms with suppliers (selection, price and quantity); pitch Wayfair accelerant programs and drive supplier adoption.
Establish relationships with brands, partnering effectively to achieve mutual business goals.
Conduct competitive and product category analysis to identify new designers and brands to increase and expand selection across product categories.
Collaborate with many cross-functional partners to execute on the category strategy (Pricing, Promotions, Operations, Advertising, Merchandising and many more!).
Attend domestic and international tradeshows to visit key suppliers (4-6 times per year).
What You'll Need
4-6 years of experience within an e-commerce or corporate retail organization, preferred.
A strong interest in building a career in buying, merchandising and/or supplier relationship management.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
A personable and energetic communicator, eager to build relationships with new business partners.
Comfortable speaking directly with C-suite level supplier executives from large companies.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects at once (you don't miss the details).
An interest in, and/or ability to learn retail math concepts.
Analytical thinker who looks for (and finds) answers in the data.
Ability to "hit the ground running" a self-starter capable of achieving specific target goals.
An entrepreneurial spirit and mindset.
Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Google Suite, preferred.
Passion for driving growth with an ability to think outside of existing limitations.
Any people management experience would be a bonus.
Demonstrated potential to work as part of a cross-functional team.
Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities
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About Wayfair Inc.
Wayfair is one of the world's largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we're reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you're looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you'll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.
No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We're a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair and world for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That's why we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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