Associate

Full Time
Shanghai, China
10 months ago

What You'll Do

  • Manage a large portfolio of new or high-potential suppliers, provide at-scale education, coaching and support to help them grow their business on Wayfair
  • Establish and run the Wayfair new supplier incubation program, develop supplier education materials / curriculums and lead new supplier trainings
  • Manage the official Wayfair supplier Wechat group community, independently plan, create and push mass/at-scale communication via Wechat, foster and maintain an active and engaged supplier base
  • Develop a broad understanding of the Wayfair business model, customer value proposition and supplier success recipe, and translate them into effective supplier-facing recommendations / education materials
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with a large number of global teams to provide best-in-class supplier support, respond to supplier inquiries and resolve supplier issues
  • Own the analytics and reporting of the new supplier incubation program, leverage data to identify program & process improvement opportunities
  • Lead or support various supplier events in collaboration with other Wayfair supplier-facing teams in China

What You'll Need

  • 1-3 years of E-commerce, sales, social media marketing, or management consulting experience. E-commerce sellers management / education / relationship management experience is preferred
  • Highly articulate and persuasive communication skills in Mandarin, both written and verbal. Previous experience with Wechat / social media marketing is preferred
  • Strong analytical skills, able to manipulate and analyze large dataset to draw insights, proficient in basic Excel-based data management
  • Innovative problem-solving skills, plus the ability to dissect and determine root causes of problems, then implement solutions
  • Good project management skill, ability to multitask, collaborate and prioritize work in a fast-pace and ambiguous environment
  • Proficient level of English, able to work effectively with global teams in an English-speaking setting. Working experience in multinational companies preferred
  • General knowledge of cross-border E-Commerce or Home Goods industry is a plus

Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities

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