at Wayfair in Wilmette, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Brief Overview of Position
Wayfair’s Physical Retail team is reinventing the shopping experience for Home, curating our portfolio of furniture, decor, housewares, and home improvement categories into one store- come be a part of it! The Visual Specialist role is responsible for the execution of all in-store Visual Merchandising initiatives (e.g. Presentation, Marketing/Signage, Merchandise Flow, Visual Operations) as we bring the in-store experience for the Wayfair brand to life. We are seeking a driven individual with a strong skillset in Visual Merchandising, interpreting floorsets and basic planogram directives, ensuring in-store presentations align with the seasonal strategy for the Wayfair organization, communication, time-management, driving results with the ability to pivot based on business needs. This position will play a significant role in helping build and shape the internal Visual Merchandising team structure and execution of processes for all future Wayfair stores. This position will report directly to the Visual Merchandise Lead & Visual Merchandise Manager.
Location
Wilmette, IL
Essential Functions
- Execute Visual Merchandising tasks such as floorsets, signage and marketing placement, lighting
installations, maintaining company visual standards, basic electrical wiring and wallpapering as needed.
- Collaborate effectively with teammates in all departments to share knowledge regarding Visual
Merchandising standards and efficiencies, floorset execution, daily maintenance and adapting
presentations based on sell-through and sales opportunities.
- Complete daily and weekly store walk-throughs to ensure all presentations meet Wayfair standards while
using the Visual Merchandising Checklist to create a strategic plan for addressing opportunities.
- Deliver results with agility and a sense of urgency when executing all Visual Merchandising tasks.
- Use good judgement when adapting the merchandising of presentations to support inventory
replenishment and drive sales while aligning with seasonal strategies and Wayfair standards.
- Bring a willingness to share ideas in order to innovate and improve Visual Merchandising and operational
processes in all departments throughout the store.
- Be open to receiving feedback and direction from store leaders around brand presentation to deliver
Wayfair standards on a daily basis.
- Provide an authentic and friendly customer experience that exemplifies the Wayfair commitment to
relentless customer focus.
- Engage in a high energy, focused and dynamic work environment where there can be rapid changes in
products, promotions and store operations.
Experience Qualifications
- 1-3 years Visual Merchandising experience in a retail setting. Required
- 1-3 years Retail experience; preferably in a home or furnishings space. Interior design, furniture or
home goods experience preferred. Preferred
- 1-3 years Reading, interpreting and executing a sales floor design layout map or basic planogram.
Preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Passion for exceeding sales targets through Visual Merchandising. (High proficiency)
- Passion for operational excellence, great Customer Service and consistent efficiencies to meet company
goals. (High proficiency)
- Track record of thriving in a fast paced and changing environment while demonstrating professional
maturity. (Medium proficiency)
- Strong organization, self-motivation, communication and relationship management skills. (High
proficiency)
- Technical acumen to learn necessary software; proficiency in Google Suites and/or Microsoft Office
applications preferred. (Medium proficiency)
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and some holidays. (High proficiency)
Physical Demands
Position Self/Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling – Frequently
About the Company
Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home and certified top places to work ( Fortune 500 Company; The Boston Globe—Top places to work; Fortune World’s most admired companies—2019; Built In- 2019 Best places to work (Boston); Certified-Great Place to Work 2018-2019)! Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston or Berlin, 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. Wayfair provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form. Need Assistance? For more information about applying for a career at Wayfair, visit our FAQ page here.
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 Berlin, 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.
