Brief Overview of PositionWayfair'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.

LocationWilmette, IL

Essential Functions• Execute Visual Merchandising tasks such as floorsets, signage and marketing placement, lightinginstallations, maintaining company visual standards, basic electrical wiring and wallpapering as needed.• Collaborate effectively with teammates in all departments to share knowledge regarding VisualMerchandising standards and efficiencies, floorset execution, daily maintenance and adaptingpresentations based on sell-through and sales opportunities.• Complete daily and weekly store walk-throughs to ensure all presentations meet Wayfair standards whileusing 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 inventoryreplenishment 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 operationalprocesses in all departments throughout the store.• Be open to receiving feedback and direction from store leaders around brand presentation to deliverWayfair standards on a daily basis.• Provide an authentic and friendly customer experience that exemplifies the Wayfair commitment torelentless customer focus.• Engage in a high energy, focused and dynamic work environment where there can be rapid changes inproducts, 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 orhome goods experience preferred. Preferred• 1-3 years Reading, interpreting and executing a sales floor design layout map or basic planogram.PreferredSkills and Abilities• Passion for exceeding sales targets through Visual Merchandising. (High proficiency)• Passion for operational excellence, great Customer Service and consistent efficiencies to meet companygoals. (High proficiency)• Track record of thriving in a fast paced and changing environment while demonstrating professionalmaturity. (Medium proficiency)• Strong organization, self-motivation, communication and relationship management skills. (Highproficiency)• Technical acumen to learn necessary software; proficiency in Google Suites and/or Microsoft Officeapplications 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 - FrequentlyAbout the CompanyWayfair 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.

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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 Accomodations for Applicants form.

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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 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.

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