Excellent communication and negotiation skills required E-Commerce/Portal Development will be highly regarded Strong MS Excel Skills Willingness to travel The Role: We are looking to hire a talented and driven Supply Chain Associate to join our Operations Team. As a key member of the EU Product Performance team, your primary responsibility will be to engage with suppliers at the senior executive level to lead the build and development of a portal that will improve their packaging and fulfillment processes, with the aim of minimizing incidences in the Wayfair Supply Chain and improving the end customer experience. This role requires strong negotiation skills, and would suit candidates who enjoy a mixture of desk and field based work. This is a high impact role which involves encouraging suppliers to make fundamental improvements to their operations, not only to make them capable of effective online fulfillment, but also to provide a sustainable growth platform for the Wayfair business. With thousands of unique products shipping every week and an ambitious logistics transformation underway, this is a great opportunity to make a significant difference to our business. Responsibilities include: Own a portfolio of high profile, high impact Wayfair suppliers for the Product Performance Team Negotiate packaging and operational improvements with our suppliers and carriers to increase profitability and customer satisfaction Direct and support suppliers through packaging redesign/improvement process Analyze data to identify trends and root causes of problems at supplier, class and country level Direct access to product through supplier warehouse and carrier hub visits, consulting with them to improve damage rates, missing parts, lost in transits and other problems. Contribute to the development of tools and processes which make our team and suppliers more efficient (and effective) Work cross functionally with groups company-wide, including Category Management, Account Operations, Buyers and Logistics Build and maintain industry expertise in the areas of logistics, packaging, supply chain efficiency/quality – particularly as it pertains to home retail. Requirements: Bachelor degree with sufficient commercial experience Strong verbal and written communication skills in English Experience in supplier or account management Experience in business negotiation Strong communicator E-Commerce/Portal development will be highly regarded. Understanding the complexity of online order fulfillment. Proven analytical and creative problem solving skills Ability to multi task and manage multiple priorities Ability to work well both independently and in a cross functional team environment Proficient in use of MS Office programs Advanced MS Excel Skills Knowledge of packaging and quality control standards/solutions advantageous Project Management experience preferred. Knowledge of direct dispatch / drop ship and transshipment preferred Knowledge of SQL preferred Enthusiastic, quick learner with proven ability to rapidly get up to speed with job knowledge And finally, our proposition to you! Of course, the usual competitive salary, bonus and we share the company with you in stock units We contribute to your gym membership and offer free Yoga classes, as well as Wellness Weeks with massages, workshops and other exciting events The opportunity to work cross-functionally and closely with senior leadership not only in the Berlin office, but also with Boston, London and Galway We offer a vast selection of classes through our learn@work program to enhance your professional and personal development. We want you to connect with your team and fellow colleagues through regular social events We’re in the heart of the Berlin startup scene with lots of space to encourage collaboration and teamwork About Wayfair Inc. Wayfair believes everyone should live in a home they love. Through technology and innovation, Wayfair makes it possible for shoppers to quickly and easily find exactly what they want from a selection of more than 10 million items across home furnishings, décor, home improvement, housewares and more. Committed to delighting its customers every step of the way, Wayfair is reinventing the way people shop for their homes – from product discovery to final delivery. Wayfair generated $5.2 billion in net revenue for the twelve months ended March 31, 2017. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with operations throughout North America and Europe, the company employs more than 8,700 people.
May 26, 2018
Full time
Excellent communication and negotiation skills required E-Commerce/Portal Development will be highly regarded Strong MS Excel Skills Willingness to travel The Role: We are looking to hire a talented and driven Supply Chain Associate to join our Operations Team. As a key member of the EU Product Performance team, your primary responsibility will be to engage with suppliers at the senior executive level to lead the build and development of a portal that will improve their packaging and fulfillment processes, with the aim of minimizing incidences in the Wayfair Supply Chain and improving the end customer experience. This role requires strong negotiation skills, and would suit candidates who enjoy a mixture of desk and field based work. This is a high impact role which involves encouraging suppliers to make fundamental improvements to their operations, not only to make them capable of effective online fulfillment, but also to provide a sustainable growth platform for the Wayfair business. With thousands of unique products shipping every week and an ambitious logistics transformation underway, this is a great opportunity to make a significant difference to our business. Responsibilities include: Own a portfolio of high profile, high impact Wayfair suppliers for the Product Performance Team Negotiate packaging and operational improvements with our suppliers and carriers to increase profitability and customer satisfaction Direct and support suppliers through packaging redesign/improvement process Analyze data to identify trends and root causes of problems at supplier, class and country level Direct access to product through supplier warehouse and carrier hub visits, consulting with them to improve damage rates, missing parts, lost in transits and other problems. Contribute to the development of tools and processes which make our team and suppliers more efficient (and effective) Work cross functionally with groups company-wide, including Category Management, Account Operations, Buyers and Logistics Build and maintain industry expertise in the areas of logistics, packaging, supply chain efficiency/quality – particularly as it pertains to home retail. Requirements: Bachelor degree with sufficient commercial experience Strong verbal and written communication skills in English Experience in supplier or account management Experience in business negotiation Strong communicator E-Commerce/Portal development will be highly regarded. Understanding the complexity of online order fulfillment. Proven analytical and creative problem solving skills Ability to multi task and manage multiple priorities Ability to work well both independently and in a cross functional team environment Proficient in use of MS Office programs Advanced MS Excel Skills Knowledge of packaging and quality control standards/solutions advantageous Project Management experience preferred. Knowledge of direct dispatch / drop ship and transshipment preferred Knowledge of SQL preferred Enthusiastic, quick learner with proven ability to rapidly get up to speed with job knowledge And finally, our proposition to you! Of course, the usual competitive salary, bonus and we share the company with you in stock units We contribute to your gym membership and offer free Yoga classes, as well as Wellness Weeks with massages, workshops and other exciting events The opportunity to work cross-functionally and closely with senior leadership not only in the Berlin office, but also with Boston, London and Galway We offer a vast selection of classes through our learn@work program to enhance your professional and personal development. We want you to connect with your team and fellow colleagues through regular social events We’re in the heart of the Berlin startup scene with lots of space to encourage collaboration and teamwork About Wayfair Inc. Wayfair believes everyone should live in a home they love. Through technology and innovation, Wayfair makes it possible for shoppers to quickly and easily find exactly what they want from a selection of more than 10 million items across home furnishings, décor, home improvement, housewares and more. Committed to delighting its customers every step of the way, Wayfair is reinventing the way people shop for their homes – from product discovery to final delivery. Wayfair generated $5.2 billion in net revenue for the twelve months ended March 31, 2017. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with operations throughout North America and Europe, the company employs more than 8,700 people.
As the Senior Product Manager for Internationalization (i18n), you will need to figure out how to help Wayfair grow by providing the architecture, resources and tools that the entire engineering and product organization can use to scale internationally in a more uniform and efficient way. The team’s work touches both the front-end customer experience and the back-end service technology, and you will have the opportunity to work directly with dozens of core teams and key stakeholders (also at an executive level) across the entire organization. You will be asked to provide guidance and direction to your team, defining a roadmap, goals and KPIs to help the engineering team work on the highest priority problems that can deliver the biggest impact for our business. In particular, you can expect to work on the following challenges: Translations tools - Your team will define guidelines, tools and processes to help every engineering and product team submit requests, QA and deploy customer facing translations, both on web and in app. You will also work with the translations team to improve their processes and tools Language release - To facilitate the launch of Wayfair in new markets and languages, you will need to identify priorities, understand dependencies, evaluate new technologies, and improve the existing infrastructure Localization settings - Shaping the standards and approaches used broadly across Wayfair, supporting the development of a platform and providing relevant support for it Audit and metrics - Define the right metrics, measurements and audit processes that will keep us informed regarding what our international customers needs are, in order to assess any gap and prioritize the work needed to improve their localized shopping experience Communication strategy - With the goal to bring together the needs and expectations of a diverse group of stakeholders and thus enabling them to localize their work more easily, you will need to build trustful and open cross-functional relationships to ensure effective & fast collaboration Required Skills: Experience in product management or an entrepreneurial experience with strong product involvement. You should be able to tell us how you built and deployed products, from the ideation phase until launch, and how your choices solved customer problems and moved specific KPIs Relevant e-commerce experience, with a deep understanding of e-commerce business strategy and metrics Previous experience of working in the payments industry will be an advantage, as you’ll need investigate emerging and innovative payments products and trends At Wayfair customers always come first. You need to be enthusiastic about our customers, and you know how to get valuable and actionable feedback from them Excellent written and oral communication in English, German is a plus Strong cross-functional leadership experience Our Offer - Benefits and Perks Extensive career and growth opportunities in a fast-growing technology & retail powerhouse A highly competitive salary package Training & development, including world-class mentoring and tuition reimbursement for education relevant to your career Opportunity to travel to the Boston HQ to work with global peers and stakeholders Subsidized private pension fund (BAV) Subsidized gym membership ( Urban Sports Club ), free yoga classes, and wellness weeks Subsidized lunch ( Smunch ), free snacks, fresh fruits and coffee Subsidized public transport subscription Discounts on Wayfair.de for employee purchases Participation in conferences & meetups we organize and sponsor Paid volunteering days and matching of charity donations About Wayfair Wayfair ( NYSE: W) believes everyone should live in a home they love. Through technology and innovation, Wayfair makes it possible for shoppers to quickly and easily find exactly what they want from a selection of more than 10 million items across home furnishings, décor, home improvement, housewares and more. Committed to delighting its customers every step of the way, Wayfair is reinventing the way people shop for their homes – from product discovery to final delivery. Wayfair generated $4.7 billion in net revenue for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017. Headquartered in Boston (USA), with operations throughout North America and Europe, the company employs more than 7,700 people. As our first global tech and product hub out of the Boston HQ, the Berlin office is driving tremendous growth and offers challenging and rewarding career and personal growth opportunities at any level, across the organization.
May 26, 2018
Full time
As the Senior Product Manager for Internationalization (i18n), you will need to figure out how to help Wayfair grow by providing the architecture, resources and tools that the entire engineering and product organization can use to scale internationally in a more uniform and efficient way. The team’s work touches both the front-end customer experience and the back-end service technology, and you will have the opportunity to work directly with dozens of core teams and key stakeholders (also at an executive level) across the entire organization. You will be asked to provide guidance and direction to your team, defining a roadmap, goals and KPIs to help the engineering team work on the highest priority problems that can deliver the biggest impact for our business. In particular, you can expect to work on the following challenges: Translations tools - Your team will define guidelines, tools and processes to help every engineering and product team submit requests, QA and deploy customer facing translations, both on web and in app. You will also work with the translations team to improve their processes and tools Language release - To facilitate the launch of Wayfair in new markets and languages, you will need to identify priorities, understand dependencies, evaluate new technologies, and improve the existing infrastructure Localization settings - Shaping the standards and approaches used broadly across Wayfair, supporting the development of a platform and providing relevant support for it Audit and metrics - Define the right metrics, measurements and audit processes that will keep us informed regarding what our international customers needs are, in order to assess any gap and prioritize the work needed to improve their localized shopping experience Communication strategy - With the goal to bring together the needs and expectations of a diverse group of stakeholders and thus enabling them to localize their work more easily, you will need to build trustful and open cross-functional relationships to ensure effective & fast collaboration Required Skills: Experience in product management or an entrepreneurial experience with strong product involvement. You should be able to tell us how you built and deployed products, from the ideation phase until launch, and how your choices solved customer problems and moved specific KPIs Relevant e-commerce experience, with a deep understanding of e-commerce business strategy and metrics Previous experience of working in the payments industry will be an advantage, as you’ll need investigate emerging and innovative payments products and trends At Wayfair customers always come first. You need to be enthusiastic about our customers, and you know how to get valuable and actionable feedback from them Excellent written and oral communication in English, German is a plus Strong cross-functional leadership experience Our Offer - Benefits and Perks Extensive career and growth opportunities in a fast-growing technology & retail powerhouse A highly competitive salary package Training & development, including world-class mentoring and tuition reimbursement for education relevant to your career Opportunity to travel to the Boston HQ to work with global peers and stakeholders Subsidized private pension fund (BAV) Subsidized gym membership ( Urban Sports Club ), free yoga classes, and wellness weeks Subsidized lunch ( Smunch ), free snacks, fresh fruits and coffee Subsidized public transport subscription Discounts on Wayfair.de for employee purchases Participation in conferences & meetups we organize and sponsor Paid volunteering days and matching of charity donations About Wayfair Wayfair ( NYSE: W) believes everyone should live in a home they love. Through technology and innovation, Wayfair makes it possible for shoppers to quickly and easily find exactly what they want from a selection of more than 10 million items across home furnishings, décor, home improvement, housewares and more. Committed to delighting its customers every step of the way, Wayfair is reinventing the way people shop for their homes – from product discovery to final delivery. Wayfair generated $4.7 billion in net revenue for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017. Headquartered in Boston (USA), with operations throughout North America and Europe, the company employs more than 7,700 people. As our first global tech and product hub out of the Boston HQ, the Berlin office is driving tremendous growth and offers challenging and rewarding career and personal growth opportunities at any level, across the organization.
Wir suchen hochmotivierte Teamplayer, für die unsere Kunden an erster Stelle stehen. Die mit Spaß und Leidenschaft gemeinsam mit uns den Markt für Möbel und Wohnaccessoires revolutionieren. Werde Teil eines großartigen Teams und werde ein Wayfairian! Als Mitarbeiter im Kundenservice bist du erster Ansprechpartner für unsere Kunden und beantwortest telefonisch deren Anfragen für unseren Online-Shop www.wayfair.de. Du hilfst und berätst bei Fragen zu Bestellungen, Produkten, Zahlungsabwicklung und Reklamationen. Um das bestmögliche Ergebnis für unsere Kunden und Wayfair zu erzielen, arbeitest du eng mit anderen Abteilungen und unserem Lieferanten- sowie dem Logistiknetzwerk zusammen. Dein Profil: * Du besitzt eine abgeschlossene Berufsausbildung mit erster Berufserfahrung aus den Bereichen Kundenservice- und betreuung, Tourismus, Gastronomie und Hotellerie * Du besitzt die Fähigkeit, in einem dynamischen Arbeitsumfeld alles im Griff zu haben * Du bringst eine hohe Kundenorientierung gepaart mit Empathie und Leidenschaft mit * Du hast Spaß am Telefonieren und Schreiben von E-Mails * Du hast ein freundliches, kommunikatives und souveränes Auftreten * Du kannst dich gut organisieren und arbeitest immer zuverlässig und sorgfältig * Du hast exzellente schriftliche und mündliche Kommunikationsfähigkeiten in Deutsch und besitzt Grundkenntnisse in Englisch Was macht deine Arbeit bei uns so besonders? Arbeite mit Gleichgesinnten, die unternehmerisch denken und sich voller Energie in einem leistungsorientierten Umfeld wohlfühlen * Wir sind zwar kein Startup mehr, dennoch haben wir uns den Spirit bewahrt: Zusammen kreieren und etablieren wir eine Marke, an die wir glauben * Großartige Büroräume? Na klar! Inspirierende Arbeitsplätze? Check! Lounge-Bereiche? Ja! Frische Früchte, Schokolade & Snacks? Immer! Mitarbeiterrabatt auf unsere Produkte? Logo! * Sei Teil unseres stets wachsenden Teams in Europa und genieße regelmäßige Team-Events, Company-Partys und jede Menge Networking-Optionen. *Geld ist wichtig: Wir bieten Dir ein attraktives Grundgehalt mit einem absolut auf deinem individuellen Erfolg basierenden Bonusplan. * Gestalte deine Karriere: Du hast viele Karriere- und Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten in einem stark expandierenden, internationalen Unternehmen mit Niederlassungen in London, Galway und unserer Zentrale in Boston. * Wir wachsen, du gewinnst: Wayfair teilt das Unternehmen mit dir in Form eines attraktiven Aktienpaketes * Wir helfen dir die richtige Work-Life-Balance zu finden und beteiligen uns an deiner Mitgliedschaft im Fitnessstudio und mit Sportangeboten im Büro. Entspann dich beim Yoga oder bei unserer regelmäßigen Health-Week mit Massagen! * Du hast ein tolles Netzwerk und kennst Leute, die auch bei Wayfair arbeiten wollen? Dann empfiehl sie weiter und bekomme einen Mitarbeiterempfehlungsbonus. *Wir sind eine fantastische Truppe, das spiegeln wir auch in unserer Werbung wieder und überlassen unseren Kollegen die Bühne: www.youtube.com/watch Über Wayfair: Wayfair bietet eine umfassende Auswahl an Einrichtungsgegenständen und Dekor über alle Stile und Preisklassen hinweg. Dies geht Hand in Hand mit einer außergewöhnlichen Kundenbetreuung und Inspirationen rund um Inneneinrichtung. Dabei greifen wir auf eine weltweite Produktpalette von über 8 Millionen Einrichtungsgegenständen zurück. Wayfair hilft jederzeit das richtige Produkt zum optimalen Preis zu finden. Wir sind stets bemüht neuste Technologien für ein noch besseres Shopping-Erlebnis zu nutzen. Deshalb hat Wayfair das Team Wayfair Next ins Leben gerufen, welches sich auf eine 3D-Visualisierung konzentriert. Wayfair erzielte einen Nettoumsatz von 5,2 Milliarden USD im März 2018. Mit dem Hauptsitz in Boston, Massachusetts und Standorten in ganz Nordamerika und Europa beschäftigt das Unternehmen mehr als 8.700 Mitarbeiter. Anmerkung: WAYFAIR möchte eine Arbeitsumgebung schaffen, die Leistung fördert, allen Mitarbeitern unabhängig von Nationalität, Geschlecht oder Herkunft, gleiche Chancen bietet und in der Menschen mit vielerlei unterschiedlichen Fähigkeiten gerne zusammenarbeiten.
May 25, 2018
Full time
Wir suchen hochmotivierte Teamplayer, für die unsere Kunden an erster Stelle stehen. Die mit Spaß und Leidenschaft gemeinsam mit uns den Markt für Möbel und Wohnaccessoires revolutionieren. Werde Teil eines großartigen Teams und werde ein Wayfairian! Als Mitarbeiter im Kundenservice bist du erster Ansprechpartner für unsere Kunden und beantwortest telefonisch deren Anfragen für unseren Online-Shop www.wayfair.de. Du hilfst und berätst bei Fragen zu Bestellungen, Produkten, Zahlungsabwicklung und Reklamationen. Um das bestmögliche Ergebnis für unsere Kunden und Wayfair zu erzielen, arbeitest du eng mit anderen Abteilungen und unserem Lieferanten- sowie dem Logistiknetzwerk zusammen. Dein Profil: * Du besitzt eine abgeschlossene Berufsausbildung mit erster Berufserfahrung aus den Bereichen Kundenservice- und betreuung, Tourismus, Gastronomie und Hotellerie * Du besitzt die Fähigkeit, in einem dynamischen Arbeitsumfeld alles im Griff zu haben * Du bringst eine hohe Kundenorientierung gepaart mit Empathie und Leidenschaft mit * Du hast Spaß am Telefonieren und Schreiben von E-Mails * Du hast ein freundliches, kommunikatives und souveränes Auftreten * Du kannst dich gut organisieren und arbeitest immer zuverlässig und sorgfältig * Du hast exzellente schriftliche und mündliche Kommunikationsfähigkeiten in Deutsch und besitzt Grundkenntnisse in Englisch Was macht deine Arbeit bei uns so besonders? Arbeite mit Gleichgesinnten, die unternehmerisch denken und sich voller Energie in einem leistungsorientierten Umfeld wohlfühlen * Wir sind zwar kein Startup mehr, dennoch haben wir uns den Spirit bewahrt: Zusammen kreieren und etablieren wir eine Marke, an die wir glauben * Großartige Büroräume? Na klar! Inspirierende Arbeitsplätze? Check! Lounge-Bereiche? Ja! Frische Früchte, Schokolade & Snacks? Immer! Mitarbeiterrabatt auf unsere Produkte? Logo! * Sei Teil unseres stets wachsenden Teams in Europa und genieße regelmäßige Team-Events, Company-Partys und jede Menge Networking-Optionen. *Geld ist wichtig: Wir bieten Dir ein attraktives Grundgehalt mit einem absolut auf deinem individuellen Erfolg basierenden Bonusplan. * Gestalte deine Karriere: Du hast viele Karriere- und Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten in einem stark expandierenden, internationalen Unternehmen mit Niederlassungen in London, Galway und unserer Zentrale in Boston. * Wir wachsen, du gewinnst: Wayfair teilt das Unternehmen mit dir in Form eines attraktiven Aktienpaketes * Wir helfen dir die richtige Work-Life-Balance zu finden und beteiligen uns an deiner Mitgliedschaft im Fitnessstudio und mit Sportangeboten im Büro. Entspann dich beim Yoga oder bei unserer regelmäßigen Health-Week mit Massagen! * Du hast ein tolles Netzwerk und kennst Leute, die auch bei Wayfair arbeiten wollen? Dann empfiehl sie weiter und bekomme einen Mitarbeiterempfehlungsbonus. *Wir sind eine fantastische Truppe, das spiegeln wir auch in unserer Werbung wieder und überlassen unseren Kollegen die Bühne: www.youtube.com/watch Über Wayfair: Wayfair bietet eine umfassende Auswahl an Einrichtungsgegenständen und Dekor über alle Stile und Preisklassen hinweg. Dies geht Hand in Hand mit einer außergewöhnlichen Kundenbetreuung und Inspirationen rund um Inneneinrichtung. Dabei greifen wir auf eine weltweite Produktpalette von über 8 Millionen Einrichtungsgegenständen zurück. Wayfair hilft jederzeit das richtige Produkt zum optimalen Preis zu finden. Wir sind stets bemüht neuste Technologien für ein noch besseres Shopping-Erlebnis zu nutzen. Deshalb hat Wayfair das Team Wayfair Next ins Leben gerufen, welches sich auf eine 3D-Visualisierung konzentriert. Wayfair erzielte einen Nettoumsatz von 5,2 Milliarden USD im März 2018. Mit dem Hauptsitz in Boston, Massachusetts und Standorten in ganz Nordamerika und Europa beschäftigt das Unternehmen mehr als 8.700 Mitarbeiter. Anmerkung: WAYFAIR möchte eine Arbeitsumgebung schaffen, die Leistung fördert, allen Mitarbeitern unabhängig von Nationalität, Geschlecht oder Herkunft, gleiche Chancen bietet und in der Menschen mit vielerlei unterschiedlichen Fähigkeiten gerne zusammenarbeiten.
As Senior Product Manager for Payments, it’s your job to define a trustworthy, secure, and easy to use interface to make sure that each customer can pay for a Wayfair order at their most favourable terms. At the same time, you will need to ensure that our payments infrastructure is reliable, robust, and can scale as our order volume keeps growing in every geo. In particular, we expect you to: Get really close to customers to understand their payment challenges and how to solve them Work with engineers to build innovative solutions that impact our KPIs and improve payment convenience for our customers Define the payments product roadmap, ensuring the team is working on the highest priority problems with the biggest impact for customers Drive the global growth of Wayfair by launching the new payment methods that our customers want Work side by side with Customer Support to collect and prioritize all the customer feedback that can help shape your roadmap Support global and local fraud and finance teams with all things payments Build trustful, open relationships with our global industry partners and payment providers to ensure effective & fast collaboration Desired Skills 3+ years of product management or entrepreneurial experience with strong product involvement. You should be able to tell us how you built products, from the ideation phase until launch, and how your choices solved customer problems and moved specific KPIs. Relevant ecommerce experience , with a deep understanding of ecommerce business strategy and metrics. Previous experience of working in the payments industry will be an advantage, as you’ll need investigate emerging and innovative payments products and trends. You are customer-focused . At Wayfair, customers always come first. You need to be enthusiastic about our customers, and you know how to get valuable and actionable feedback from them. Data-driven . You need to be able to prioritise the value you can add to customers, and numbers are the best way to do this. You can give examples of how you’ve been able to move some metrics in the past. SQL knowledge is a strong plus. Excellent written and oral communication . Strong cross-functional leadership experience . Entrepreneurial mindset , with a bias for action and customer focused innovation. Ability to think and perform both strategically and tactically to define vision goals and execute effectively. Positive, people-oriented attitude, thriving in a highly collaborative environment. Technical background or orientation , as it will enable you to communicate effectively with our engineers and analysts. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Bachelor's degree from a top school, MBA a plus. Proficiency English required, German is a plus. Our Offer - Benefits and Perks A highly competitive and above-average, salary package , including yearly bonus and tradable shares in our public company Extensive career and growth opportunities in a fast-growing technology & retail powerhouse Subsidized private pension fund (BAV) Subsidized gym membership ( Urban Sports Club ), free yoga classes, and wellness weeks Subsidized lunch ( Smunch ), free snacks, fresh fruits and coffee Subsidized public transport subscription Discounts on Wayfair.de for employee purchases Extensive training & development , including world-class mentoring and tuition reimbursement for education relevant to your career A shiny and modern office in the heart of Kreutzberg Opportunity to travel to the Boston HQ to interact with peers and stakeholders Participation in conferences & meetups we organize and sponsor Paid volunteering days and matching of charity donations Company parties , monthly team events and much more fun! About Wayfair Wayfair ( NYSE: W) believes everyone should live in a home they love. Through technology and innovation, Wayfair makes it possible for shoppers to quickly and easily find exactly what they want from a selection of more than 10 million items across home furnishings, décor, home improvement, housewares and more. Committed to delighting its customers every step of the way, Wayfair is reinventing the way people shop for their homes – from product discovery to final delivery. Wayfair generated $4.7 billion in net revenue for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017. Headquartered in Boston (USA), with operations throughout North America and Europe, the company employs more than 7,700 people. As our first global tech and product hub out of the Boston HQ, the Berlin office is driving tremendous growth and offers challenging and rewarding career and personal growth opportunities at any level, across the organization.
May 25, 2018
Full time
As Senior Product Manager for Payments, it’s your job to define a trustworthy, secure, and easy to use interface to make sure that each customer can pay for a Wayfair order at their most favourable terms. At the same time, you will need to ensure that our payments infrastructure is reliable, robust, and can scale as our order volume keeps growing in every geo. In particular, we expect you to: Get really close to customers to understand their payment challenges and how to solve them Work with engineers to build innovative solutions that impact our KPIs and improve payment convenience for our customers Define the payments product roadmap, ensuring the team is working on the highest priority problems with the biggest impact for customers Drive the global growth of Wayfair by launching the new payment methods that our customers want Work side by side with Customer Support to collect and prioritize all the customer feedback that can help shape your roadmap Support global and local fraud and finance teams with all things payments Build trustful, open relationships with our global industry partners and payment providers to ensure effective & fast collaboration Desired Skills 3+ years of product management or entrepreneurial experience with strong product involvement. You should be able to tell us how you built products, from the ideation phase until launch, and how your choices solved customer problems and moved specific KPIs. Relevant ecommerce experience , with a deep understanding of ecommerce business strategy and metrics. Previous experience of working in the payments industry will be an advantage, as you’ll need investigate emerging and innovative payments products and trends. You are customer-focused . At Wayfair, customers always come first. You need to be enthusiastic about our customers, and you know how to get valuable and actionable feedback from them. Data-driven . You need to be able to prioritise the value you can add to customers, and numbers are the best way to do this. You can give examples of how you’ve been able to move some metrics in the past. SQL knowledge is a strong plus. Excellent written and oral communication . Strong cross-functional leadership experience . Entrepreneurial mindset , with a bias for action and customer focused innovation. Ability to think and perform both strategically and tactically to define vision goals and execute effectively. Positive, people-oriented attitude, thriving in a highly collaborative environment. Technical background or orientation , as it will enable you to communicate effectively with our engineers and analysts. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Bachelor's degree from a top school, MBA a plus. Proficiency English required, German is a plus. Our Offer - Benefits and Perks A highly competitive and above-average, salary package , including yearly bonus and tradable shares in our public company Extensive career and growth opportunities in a fast-growing technology & retail powerhouse Subsidized private pension fund (BAV) Subsidized gym membership ( Urban Sports Club ), free yoga classes, and wellness weeks Subsidized lunch ( Smunch ), free snacks, fresh fruits and coffee Subsidized public transport subscription Discounts on Wayfair.de for employee purchases Extensive training & development , including world-class mentoring and tuition reimbursement for education relevant to your career A shiny and modern office in the heart of Kreutzberg Opportunity to travel to the Boston HQ to interact with peers and stakeholders Participation in conferences & meetups we organize and sponsor Paid volunteering days and matching of charity donations Company parties , monthly team events and much more fun! About Wayfair Wayfair ( NYSE: W) believes everyone should live in a home they love. Through technology and innovation, Wayfair makes it possible for shoppers to quickly and easily find exactly what they want from a selection of more than 10 million items across home furnishings, décor, home improvement, housewares and more. Committed to delighting its customers every step of the way, Wayfair is reinventing the way people shop for their homes – from product discovery to final delivery. Wayfair generated $4.7 billion in net revenue for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017. Headquartered in Boston (USA), with operations throughout North America and Europe, the company employs more than 7,700 people. As our first global tech and product hub out of the Boston HQ, the Berlin office is driving tremendous growth and offers challenging and rewarding career and personal growth opportunities at any level, across the organization.
Wayfair’s Berlin office is looking for a talented Translation QA Associate for our EU Merchandising team to help localize storefront, product catalogue and other interfaces for our UK market! We are the largest online retailer of home furnishings and housewares in the United States and we’re ready to replicate the success to the European market. This is a great opportunity to directly impact the development of our German business and to make sure that our customers have the best shopping experience possible. Are you a professional translator, proofreader or copywriter and ready to join one of Berlin’s hottest international companies? If the answer is yes, then we would very much like to hear from you. As a Translation QA Analyst, you will: Support our Merchandising Operations team in our mission to become the best online place to shop for the home Develop a deep comprehension of how site merchandising operations works cross-functionally in a large multicultural company Execute on data-driven projects to improve product data quality and help customers make purchasing decisions Ensure to have beautiful content and the best-in-class experience for our German customers Learn how to manage projects on your own Your Responsibilities: Review and edit German product translations into English (UK) Perform quality assurance processes on our product catalogue Translate high priority projects with various translation tools (e.g. Smartling) Coordinate, onboard, train and support freelance translators Contribute to the development of tools and processes to make our team more efficient and effective Your Profile: C2 level of German and English (UK). Additional European languages are a plus! 2+ years of experience in translation, copywriting and proofreading (Smartling or other CAT tools knowledge a plus) Educational background in translation/English or German studies A keen eye for detail without losing sight of the bigger picture Outstanding organization skills Team player Demonstrate interest in online media and e-commerce Excellent written and verbal communication skills (business writing, conversational writing) Excel and SQL fluency a plus About Wayfair Inc. Wayfair believes everyone should live in a home they love. Through technology and innovation, Wayfair makes it possible for shoppers to quickly and easily find exactly what they want from a selection of more than 10 million items across home furnishings, décor, home improvement, housewares and more. Committed to delighting its customers every step of the way, Wayfair is reinventing the way people shop for their homes - from product discovery to final delivery. Wayfair generated $5.2 billion in net revenue for the twelve months ended March 31, 2018. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with operations throughout North America and Europe, the company employs more than 8,700 people.
May 24, 2018
Full time
Wayfair’s Berlin office is looking for a talented Translation QA Associate for our EU Merchandising team to help localize storefront, product catalogue and other interfaces for our UK market! We are the largest online retailer of home furnishings and housewares in the United States and we’re ready to replicate the success to the European market. This is a great opportunity to directly impact the development of our German business and to make sure that our customers have the best shopping experience possible. Are you a professional translator, proofreader or copywriter and ready to join one of Berlin’s hottest international companies? If the answer is yes, then we would very much like to hear from you. As a Translation QA Analyst, you will: Support our Merchandising Operations team in our mission to become the best online place to shop for the home Develop a deep comprehension of how site merchandising operations works cross-functionally in a large multicultural company Execute on data-driven projects to improve product data quality and help customers make purchasing decisions Ensure to have beautiful content and the best-in-class experience for our German customers Learn how to manage projects on your own Your Responsibilities: Review and edit German product translations into English (UK) Perform quality assurance processes on our product catalogue Translate high priority projects with various translation tools (e.g. Smartling) Coordinate, onboard, train and support freelance translators Contribute to the development of tools and processes to make our team more efficient and effective Your Profile: C2 level of German and English (UK). Additional European languages are a plus! 2+ years of experience in translation, copywriting and proofreading (Smartling or other CAT tools knowledge a plus) Educational background in translation/English or German studies A keen eye for detail without losing sight of the bigger picture Outstanding organization skills Team player Demonstrate interest in online media and e-commerce Excellent written and verbal communication skills (business writing, conversational writing) Excel and SQL fluency a plus About Wayfair Inc. Wayfair believes everyone should live in a home they love. Through technology and innovation, Wayfair makes it possible for shoppers to quickly and easily find exactly what they want from a selection of more than 10 million items across home furnishings, décor, home improvement, housewares and more. Committed to delighting its customers every step of the way, Wayfair is reinventing the way people shop for their homes - from product discovery to final delivery. Wayfair generated $5.2 billion in net revenue for the twelve months ended March 31, 2018. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with operations throughout North America and Europe, the company employs more than 8,700 people.
The Wayfair Talent Acquisition team is strategic to the company's overall success and continued growth. Our recruiters are true business partners and are charged with finding, attracting, and hiring top talent into all parts of the company against a high bar for performance, potential, and culture-fit. As growth continues to skyrocket, we are seeking a Recruiter to join our Berlin office. This is an incredible and unique opportunity to join a $3B+ eCommerce company as a true business partner, have ample exposure to senior leadership, enact change, and truly make an immediate impact. In addition, you will be welcomed into a group of recruiters who are dedicated to the professional and personal development of the team. You can also expect monthly team outings, a flexible work-life balance, and a fun environment. Responsibilities: Act as an adviser to our management team by developing and driving strategies to recruit talent in a highly competitive market Execute the sourcing, screening, interviewing, evaluation, and offer negotiation process Evaluate resumes and conduct phone screens with applicants Leverage all aspects of sourcing and candidate development including job posting, job board mining, internet sourcing, social networking, employee referrals, and networking events Create a solid pipeline of applicants for all roles Ensure an impressive candidate experience through thorough communication & timely feedback, as well as interviewer preparedness and effective interview format Track metrics and use data for strategic analysis of recruiting campaigns Other duties as assigned Requirements: Experience with volume recruiting and/or corporate recruiting Proven success delivering recruiting results individually or as part of a team in a fast-paced, demanding, high growth environment. Strong customer management skills with ability to build trust and credibility with both candidates & hiring managers Excellent oral and written communication skills Bilingual in German and English highly preferred What Wayfair Offers to our Employees: Health insurance Pension Bonus Equity Cycle to work scheme Gym Membership contribution Monthly Team outings Employee Purchase Discounts Bus Saver Ticket scheme Training Programs for continued career education Paid Volunteering Day And last but not least, free snacks, tea and coffee! About Wayfair Inc. Wayfair believes everyone should live in a home they love. Through technology and innovation, Wayfair makes it possible for shoppers to quickly and easily find exactly what they want from a selection of more than 10 million items across home furnishings, décor, home improvement, housewares and more. Committed to delighting its customers every step of the way, Wayfair is reinventing the way people shop for their homes – from product discovery to final delivery. Wayfair generated $4.7 billion in net revenue for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with operations throughout North America and Europe, the company employs more than 7,700 people. Note: WAYFAIR is committed to an environment that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees, and qualified candidates, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin or disability.
May 24, 2018
Full time
The Wayfair Talent Acquisition team is strategic to the company's overall success and continued growth. Our recruiters are true business partners and are charged with finding, attracting, and hiring top talent into all parts of the company against a high bar for performance, potential, and culture-fit. As growth continues to skyrocket, we are seeking a Recruiter to join our Berlin office. This is an incredible and unique opportunity to join a $3B+ eCommerce company as a true business partner, have ample exposure to senior leadership, enact change, and truly make an immediate impact. In addition, you will be welcomed into a group of recruiters who are dedicated to the professional and personal development of the team. You can also expect monthly team outings, a flexible work-life balance, and a fun environment. Responsibilities: Act as an adviser to our management team by developing and driving strategies to recruit talent in a highly competitive market Execute the sourcing, screening, interviewing, evaluation, and offer negotiation process Evaluate resumes and conduct phone screens with applicants Leverage all aspects of sourcing and candidate development including job posting, job board mining, internet sourcing, social networking, employee referrals, and networking events Create a solid pipeline of applicants for all roles Ensure an impressive candidate experience through thorough communication & timely feedback, as well as interviewer preparedness and effective interview format Track metrics and use data for strategic analysis of recruiting campaigns Other duties as assigned Requirements: Experience with volume recruiting and/or corporate recruiting Proven success delivering recruiting results individually or as part of a team in a fast-paced, demanding, high growth environment. Strong customer management skills with ability to build trust and credibility with both candidates & hiring managers Excellent oral and written communication skills Bilingual in German and English highly preferred What Wayfair Offers to our Employees: Health insurance Pension Bonus Equity Cycle to work scheme Gym Membership contribution Monthly Team outings Employee Purchase Discounts Bus Saver Ticket scheme Training Programs for continued career education Paid Volunteering Day And last but not least, free snacks, tea and coffee! About Wayfair Inc. Wayfair believes everyone should live in a home they love. Through technology and innovation, Wayfair makes it possible for shoppers to quickly and easily find exactly what they want from a selection of more than 10 million items across home furnishings, décor, home improvement, housewares and more. Committed to delighting its customers every step of the way, Wayfair is reinventing the way people shop for their homes – from product discovery to final delivery. Wayfair generated $4.7 billion in net revenue for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with operations throughout North America and Europe, the company employs more than 7,700 people. Note: WAYFAIR is committed to an environment that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees, and qualified candidates, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin or disability.
The Wayfair Pricing Team is seeking a highly motivated and energetic Analyst who is interested in combining business strategy with extremely large data sets in creative ways. The Pricing Team manages the relationship between consumer price perception and profitability with an eye towards making the trade-off between the two more efficient. The team is responsible for pricing millions of products worldwide with a high degree of executive-level visibility. In this role the Analyst will pour through terabytes of data to formulate and test winning pricing strategies. They will rip apart problems and flex analytical skills to deliver answers to difficult questions. The ideal candidate will be people oriented, business savvy, and strategic. This role provides an opportunity to impact broad business strategy and offers a rare chance to combine technology, data, and business in a high growth tech company. The Pricing Team has a big appetite for bold ideas and a strong bias for action. Responsibilities: Mine data from multiple sources to formulate new pricing theories Develop analytical techniques that allow for greater understanding of our performance Design, Implement, and Analyze pricing tests Consult on projects across the pricing team Quantify both the direct impact of pricing and short/long term externalities Develop robust reporting capabilities to measure the impact of pricing on key metrics Architect new success metrics Provide support for the pricing codebase Qualifications: Sufficient experience in an analytical/consulting role Bachelor’s degree from top-tier institution with a strong academic record Degree in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Business, or other concentrations with heavy quantitative focus strongly preferred Analytical, creative, and innovative approach to solving problems Ability to learn quickly and transfer knowledge An affinity for data SQL experience or interest in and aptitude for learning quickly Strong written and verbal communication skills Interest in working with others to drive results Experience leveraging statistics and regression analysis a plus Interest in a test-and-learn approach to program development Interest in working hard, being challenged in a fast-paced environment, and having fun while doing it And finally, our proposition to you! A competitive salary and bonus that come along with a unique work life balance A company culture driven by pioneer-thinking and talent that crosses departments and hierarchies Great mentors and career development opportunities through our learn@work program We contribute to your gym membership and offer free Yoga classes, as well as Wellness Weeks with massages, workshops and other exciting events Of course fresh fruits, snacks & drinks every day! We’re in the heart of the Berlin startup scene with lots of space to encourage collaboration and teamwork Let’s not forget the chance to join the next global giant in e-commerce About Wayfair Wayfair believes everyone should live in a home they love. Through technology and innovation, Wayfair makes it possible for shoppers to quickly and easily find exactly what they want from a selection of more than 10 million items across home furnishings, décor, home improvement, housewares and more. Committed to delighting its customers every step of the way, Wayfair is reinventing the way people shop for their homes – from product discovery to final delivery. Wayfair generated $4.7 billion in net revenue for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with operations throughout North America and Europe, the company employs more than 7,700 people.
May 23, 2018
Full time
The Wayfair Pricing Team is seeking a highly motivated and energetic Analyst who is interested in combining business strategy with extremely large data sets in creative ways. The Pricing Team manages the relationship between consumer price perception and profitability with an eye towards making the trade-off between the two more efficient. The team is responsible for pricing millions of products worldwide with a high degree of executive-level visibility. In this role the Analyst will pour through terabytes of data to formulate and test winning pricing strategies. They will rip apart problems and flex analytical skills to deliver answers to difficult questions. The ideal candidate will be people oriented, business savvy, and strategic. This role provides an opportunity to impact broad business strategy and offers a rare chance to combine technology, data, and business in a high growth tech company. The Pricing Team has a big appetite for bold ideas and a strong bias for action. Responsibilities: Mine data from multiple sources to formulate new pricing theories Develop analytical techniques that allow for greater understanding of our performance Design, Implement, and Analyze pricing tests Consult on projects across the pricing team Quantify both the direct impact of pricing and short/long term externalities Develop robust reporting capabilities to measure the impact of pricing on key metrics Architect new success metrics Provide support for the pricing codebase Qualifications: Sufficient experience in an analytical/consulting role Bachelor’s degree from top-tier institution with a strong academic record Degree in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Business, or other concentrations with heavy quantitative focus strongly preferred Analytical, creative, and innovative approach to solving problems Ability to learn quickly and transfer knowledge An affinity for data SQL experience or interest in and aptitude for learning quickly Strong written and verbal communication skills Interest in working with others to drive results Experience leveraging statistics and regression analysis a plus Interest in a test-and-learn approach to program development Interest in working hard, being challenged in a fast-paced environment, and having fun while doing it And finally, our proposition to you! A competitive salary and bonus that come along with a unique work life balance A company culture driven by pioneer-thinking and talent that crosses departments and hierarchies Great mentors and career development opportunities through our learn@work program We contribute to your gym membership and offer free Yoga classes, as well as Wellness Weeks with massages, workshops and other exciting events Of course fresh fruits, snacks & drinks every day! We’re in the heart of the Berlin startup scene with lots of space to encourage collaboration and teamwork Let’s not forget the chance to join the next global giant in e-commerce About Wayfair Wayfair believes everyone should live in a home they love. Through technology and innovation, Wayfair makes it possible for shoppers to quickly and easily find exactly what they want from a selection of more than 10 million items across home furnishings, décor, home improvement, housewares and more. Committed to delighting its customers every step of the way, Wayfair is reinventing the way people shop for their homes – from product discovery to final delivery. Wayfair generated $4.7 billion in net revenue for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with operations throughout North America and Europe, the company employs more than 7,700 people.
Wayfair is revolutionizing how imagery is created. We are building a Creative team that will produce high volumes of compelling interior and product images in a way that’s never been done before. We are looking for highly talented studio Creatives who understand lifestyle product photography — people who can use their talent and vision to help create brand experiences that will allow our customers to visualize our products in their own homes. Ideal candidates have experience working in a photo studio or on location and are comfortable learning new technology to do their work. Our team moves quickly; it is important that applicants thrive in a fast-paced environment and work well under the pressures of ambitious deadlines. Our 3D Viz Stylists are responsible for managing a team of designers who conceptualize and lay out lifestyle imagery for all our brands. Successful candidates will be experienced stylists who readily understand product photography and lifestyle branding. Our Stylists are using advanced 3D software to produce photo-realistic imagery. Don’t worry if you’re not already a 3D expert—if you’ve got the style chops and a little technical aptitude we can teach you the tools. Expectations: Understanding of camera placement and how that will result in final image Able to communicate lighting standards Readily able to Interpret and apply brand standards Mentor and give feedback to stylists and artists A superb eye for style, visual composition and attention to detail. Self-starter, able to move forward with or without specific art direction. Recognize trends in home décor across various styles to appeal our wide variety of customers. Able to tear sheets, and conceptualize your own inspiring vision for each shot. Self-motivated to produce exceptional imagery with limited resources Actively seek opportunities to increase knowledge of styling and décor A strong collaborator, able to work with many teams We’re all here to make great images, no prima donnas Requirements: Essential: Professional experience working well with creative and editorial departments Sufficient styling experience in commercial photography Online portfolio that demonstrates expertise in applied styling techniques Readily able to Interpret and apply brand standards A superb eye for style, visual composition and attention to detail Self-motivated to produce exceptional imagery with limited resources Desirable: Technical aptitude; experience with Photoshop, Sketch Up, Illustrator a plus Understanding of camera placement and how that will result in final image Able to communicate lighting standards Our promise: A competitive salary and bonus that come along with equity in the business A company culture driven by pioneer-thinking and talent that crosses departments and hierarchies Great mentors and career development opportunities through our learn@work program We contribute to your gym membership and offer free Yoga classes, as well as Wellness Weeks with massages, workshops and other exciting events Obviously fresh fruit, snacks & drinks every day! We’re in the heart of the Berlin startup scene with lots of space to encourage collaboration and teamwork And: Let’s not forget the chance to join the next global giant in e-commerce About Wayfair Inc. Wayfair believes everyone should live in a home they love. Through technology and innovation, Wayfair makes it possible for shoppers to quickly and easily find exactly what they want from a selection of more than 10 million items across home furnishings, décor, home improvement, housewares and more. Committed to delighting its customers every step of the way, Wayfair is reinventing the way people shop for their homes - from product discovery to final delivery. Wayfair generated $5.2 billion in net revenue for the twelve months ended March 31, 2018. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with operations throughout North America and Europe, the company employs more than 8,700 people.
May 23, 2018
Wayfair is revolutionizing how imagery is created. We are building a Creative team that will produce high volumes of compelling interior and product images in a way that’s never been done before. We are looking for highly talented studio Creatives who understand lifestyle product photography — people who can use their talent and vision to help create brand experiences that will allow our customers to visualize our products in their own homes. Ideal candidates have experience working in a photo studio or on location and are comfortable learning new technology to do their work. Our team moves quickly; it is important that applicants thrive in a fast-paced environment and work well under the pressures of ambitious deadlines. Our 3D Viz Stylists are responsible for managing a team of designers who conceptualize and lay out lifestyle imagery for all our brands. Successful candidates will be experienced stylists who readily understand product photography and lifestyle branding. Our Stylists are using advanced 3D software to produce photo-realistic imagery. Don’t worry if you’re not already a 3D expert—if you’ve got the style chops and a little technical aptitude we can teach you the tools. Expectations: Understanding of camera placement and how that will result in final image Able to communicate lighting standards Readily able to Interpret and apply brand standards Mentor and give feedback to stylists and artists A superb eye for style, visual composition and attention to detail. Self-starter, able to move forward with or without specific art direction. Recognize trends in home décor across various styles to appeal our wide variety of customers. Able to tear sheets, and conceptualize your own inspiring vision for each shot. Self-motivated to produce exceptional imagery with limited resources Actively seek opportunities to increase knowledge of styling and décor A strong collaborator, able to work with many teams We’re all here to make great images, no prima donnas Requirements: Essential: Professional experience working well with creative and editorial departments Sufficient styling experience in commercial photography Online portfolio that demonstrates expertise in applied styling techniques Readily able to Interpret and apply brand standards A superb eye for style, visual composition and attention to detail Self-motivated to produce exceptional imagery with limited resources Desirable: Technical aptitude; experience with Photoshop, Sketch Up, Illustrator a plus Understanding of camera placement and how that will result in final image Able to communicate lighting standards Our promise: A competitive salary and bonus that come along with equity in the business A company culture driven by pioneer-thinking and talent that crosses departments and hierarchies Great mentors and career development opportunities through our learn@work program We contribute to your gym membership and offer free Yoga classes, as well as Wellness Weeks with massages, workshops and other exciting events Obviously fresh fruit, snacks & drinks every day! We’re in the heart of the Berlin startup scene with lots of space to encourage collaboration and teamwork And: Let’s not forget the chance to join the next global giant in e-commerce About Wayfair Inc. Wayfair believes everyone should live in a home they love. Through technology and innovation, Wayfair makes it possible for shoppers to quickly and easily find exactly what they want from a selection of more than 10 million items across home furnishings, décor, home improvement, housewares and more. Committed to delighting its customers every step of the way, Wayfair is reinventing the way people shop for their homes - from product discovery to final delivery. Wayfair generated $5.2 billion in net revenue for the twelve months ended March 31, 2018. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with operations throughout North America and Europe, the company employs more than 8,700 people.
Recruitment Consultant - High Growth Ecommerce Company (m/f) The Role: Talent Acquisition at Wayfair is critical to the company’s overall success and our team is charged with finding, attracting, and hiring talent into all parts of the business against a high bar for performance, potential, and culture-fit. If you are passionate about recruiting, combine strategic thinking with scrappy start-up execution and thrive in a fast-paced environment, then Wayfair could be for you! Wayfair is looking for a talented Recruiter with 360 degree recruitment skills and demonstrated track record of success in a fast-paced business environment. Working in our European HQ, you will be in the heart of the action! You will manage a busy and fast changing portfolio with 15+ requisitions and have the opportunity to work with multiple stakeholders and business areas. An excellent benefits package is on offer for this role including an attractive base salary, annual bonus, equity and local market benefits package. We offer an exciting and challenging environment with strong career progression opportunities working in stunning purpose built offices in the heart of Kreuzberg. Responsibilities: Work as a partner, consultant and advisor to senior management by developing and executing strategies to recruit top talent in a highly competitive market Source high caliber candidates from a variety of sources including online, social networking, employee referrals, and networking events Offer insight, best practices, and interview preparation to both candidates & hiring managers Guide candidates and hiring managers through robust recruiting processes, including pre-qualifying & interviewing candidates and driving the offer & negotiation process Ensure an impressive candidate experience through consistent communication & timely feedback, as well as interviewer preparedness and effective interview format Requirements: Bachelor’s degree Significant experience in end-to-end recruitment and a proven track record of recruiting top talent, either from an agency or entrepreneurial corporate environment. Proven success delivering recruiting results in a fast-paced, demanding, high growth environment In-depth direct sourcing expertise utilizing a range of methods and sources Demonstrated ability to drive recruiting campaigns and manage senior stakeholders effectively Strength in building trusted relationships with the business/clients at senior level Experience working in and contributing to a collaborative team environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills Fluent English essential. Fluent German a plus but not essential. About Wayfair Inc. Wayfair believes everyone should live in a home they love. Through technology and innovation, Wayfair makes it possible for shoppers to quickly and easily find exactly what they want from a selection of more than 10 million items across home furnishings, décor, home improvement, housewares and more. Committed to delighting its customers every step of the way, Wayfair is reinventing the way people shop for their homes - from product discovery to final delivery. Wayfair generated $5.2 billion in net revenue for the twelve months ended March 31, 2018. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with operations throughout North America and Europe, the company employs more than 8,700 people.
May 23, 2018
Full time
Recruitment Consultant - High Growth Ecommerce Company (m/f) The Role: Talent Acquisition at Wayfair is critical to the company’s overall success and our team is charged with finding, attracting, and hiring talent into all parts of the business against a high bar for performance, potential, and culture-fit. If you are passionate about recruiting, combine strategic thinking with scrappy start-up execution and thrive in a fast-paced environment, then Wayfair could be for you! Wayfair is looking for a talented Recruiter with 360 degree recruitment skills and demonstrated track record of success in a fast-paced business environment. Working in our European HQ, you will be in the heart of the action! You will manage a busy and fast changing portfolio with 15+ requisitions and have the opportunity to work with multiple stakeholders and business areas. An excellent benefits package is on offer for this role including an attractive base salary, annual bonus, equity and local market benefits package. We offer an exciting and challenging environment with strong career progression opportunities working in stunning purpose built offices in the heart of Kreuzberg. Responsibilities: Work as a partner, consultant and advisor to senior management by developing and executing strategies to recruit top talent in a highly competitive market Source high caliber candidates from a variety of sources including online, social networking, employee referrals, and networking events Offer insight, best practices, and interview preparation to both candidates & hiring managers Guide candidates and hiring managers through robust recruiting processes, including pre-qualifying & interviewing candidates and driving the offer & negotiation process Ensure an impressive candidate experience through consistent communication & timely feedback, as well as interviewer preparedness and effective interview format Requirements: Bachelor’s degree Significant experience in end-to-end recruitment and a proven track record of recruiting top talent, either from an agency or entrepreneurial corporate environment. Proven success delivering recruiting results in a fast-paced, demanding, high growth environment In-depth direct sourcing expertise utilizing a range of methods and sources Demonstrated ability to drive recruiting campaigns and manage senior stakeholders effectively Strength in building trusted relationships with the business/clients at senior level Experience working in and contributing to a collaborative team environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills Fluent English essential. Fluent German a plus but not essential. About Wayfair Inc. Wayfair believes everyone should live in a home they love. Through technology and innovation, Wayfair makes it possible for shoppers to quickly and easily find exactly what they want from a selection of more than 10 million items across home furnishings, décor, home improvement, housewares and more. Committed to delighting its customers every step of the way, Wayfair is reinventing the way people shop for their homes - from product discovery to final delivery. Wayfair generated $5.2 billion in net revenue for the twelve months ended March 31, 2018. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with operations throughout North America and Europe, the company employs more than 8,700 people.
WAYFAIR is looking for a Junior Social Media Analyst to manage our German social media channels. We are building our marketing platform to run a pan-European online home & lifestyle business and replicate the great success of our US parent company. At Wayfair Europe, you will get the opportunity to work in an exciting and rapidly evolving start-up like environment in Berlin while being backed by the technical expertise and know-how of a large and successful US business. If you are excited about helping drive brand awareness and engagement in Europe, join us and be part of this journey! You will: Manage and grow Wayfair Germany’s organic social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter,..) by building an engaging messaging mix and creating brand awareness Identify and build relationships with influencers Plan content and delivery by using tools such as Hootsuite and FB Business Manager Work cross-functionally with other teams, such as Creative, SEO, PR, Promotions, Customer Advocacy, your US counterparts, external vendors and assist in video production Identify and monitor trends and developments in the industry, then implement them in your accounts Develop and build dashboards and regular reporting to measure impact of your daily work Your profile: Fluent in German and English A passion for social media and ability to identify good content Creative skills to contribute to new and innovative ideas Ideally some experience with social media management tools Good communicator with strong interpersonal skills and passion to work across multiple teams Like to be in the driver’s seat and see the impact of your work every day Have a can do attitudeand make things happen Can multi-task, organize well, and thrive in a fast-paced environment Solid analytical and Excel skills Have a bachelor or master degree and ideally some working experience Our promise: Of course the usual competitive salary, bonus, office snacks and drinks and Friday evening beers, but also… An awesome, multinational team right in the startup hub of Berlin, Kreuzberg A huge opportunity to be an early entrant and set the stage with us Career path guidance and mentoring We want to share our company with you in stock units We pitch in to your gym membership and office sport events Monthly team events And let’s not forget: the chance to join the next global giant in eCommerce About Wayfair Inc. Wayfair offers an extensive selection of home furnishings and décor across all styles and price points. With an unparalleled selection of more than seven million home items from 7,000 suppliers, Wayfair helps people find the perfect product at the right price. Our unparalleled selection and superior customer service coupled with the convenience of online shopping, makes it easier than ever before to find exactly what you want for your home. The Wayfair family of brands includes: Wayfair, an online destination for all things home Joss & Main, an online flash sales site offering inspiring home design daily AllModern, a go-to online source for modern design DwellStudio, a design house for fashion-forward modern furnishings Birch Lane, a collection of classic furnishings and timeless home décor Wayfair generated $5.2 billion in net revenue for the twelve months ended March 31, 2018. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with operations throughout North America and Europe, the company employs more than 8,700 people. The company has previously been named one of America’s Most Promising Companies by Forbes Magazine and selected by the Boston Business Journal and Glassdoor.com as a Top Company to Work for and Top Company for Well Balanced Life.
May 19, 2018
Full time
WAYFAIR is looking for a Junior Social Media Analyst to manage our German social media channels. We are building our marketing platform to run a pan-European online home & lifestyle business and replicate the great success of our US parent company. At Wayfair Europe, you will get the opportunity to work in an exciting and rapidly evolving start-up like environment in Berlin while being backed by the technical expertise and know-how of a large and successful US business. If you are excited about helping drive brand awareness and engagement in Europe, join us and be part of this journey! You will: Manage and grow Wayfair Germany’s organic social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter,..) by building an engaging messaging mix and creating brand awareness Identify and build relationships with influencers Plan content and delivery by using tools such as Hootsuite and FB Business Manager Work cross-functionally with other teams, such as Creative, SEO, PR, Promotions, Customer Advocacy, your US counterparts, external vendors and assist in video production Identify and monitor trends and developments in the industry, then implement them in your accounts Develop and build dashboards and regular reporting to measure impact of your daily work Your profile: Fluent in German and English A passion for social media and ability to identify good content Creative skills to contribute to new and innovative ideas Ideally some experience with social media management tools Good communicator with strong interpersonal skills and passion to work across multiple teams Like to be in the driver’s seat and see the impact of your work every day Have a can do attitudeand make things happen Can multi-task, organize well, and thrive in a fast-paced environment Solid analytical and Excel skills Have a bachelor or master degree and ideally some working experience Our promise: Of course the usual competitive salary, bonus, office snacks and drinks and Friday evening beers, but also… An awesome, multinational team right in the startup hub of Berlin, Kreuzberg A huge opportunity to be an early entrant and set the stage with us Career path guidance and mentoring We want to share our company with you in stock units We pitch in to your gym membership and office sport events Monthly team events And let’s not forget: the chance to join the next global giant in eCommerce About Wayfair Inc. Wayfair offers an extensive selection of home furnishings and décor across all styles and price points. With an unparalleled selection of more than seven million home items from 7,000 suppliers, Wayfair helps people find the perfect product at the right price. Our unparalleled selection and superior customer service coupled with the convenience of online shopping, makes it easier than ever before to find exactly what you want for your home. The Wayfair family of brands includes: Wayfair, an online destination for all things home Joss & Main, an online flash sales site offering inspiring home design daily AllModern, a go-to online source for modern design DwellStudio, a design house for fashion-forward modern furnishings Birch Lane, a collection of classic furnishings and timeless home décor Wayfair generated $5.2 billion in net revenue for the twelve months ended March 31, 2018. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with operations throughout North America and Europe, the company employs more than 8,700 people. The company has previously been named one of America’s Most Promising Companies by Forbes Magazine and selected by the Boston Business Journal and Glassdoor.com as a Top Company to Work for and Top Company for Well Balanced Life.
The Data Science group at Wayfair solves some of the most analytically challenging problems facing a rapidly growing Internet leader with millions of customers and complex business operations. We are seeking a team lead, who is well-versed in advanced modelling and machine learning, to take over and own multiple of our European workstreams and to support the further growth of our Berlin Data Science branch. This particular role will focus on improving customer experience through various personalized and non-personalized recommendation initiatives across multiple channels of communication. Check out some of the work that we do here: https://tech.wayfair.com/category/data-science/ You will: Lead a team of data scientists responsible for designing and executing algorithmic solutions Serve as consultative partner to business and product leaders to understand their needs and how they translate into models Explore opportunities both in terms of business needs and in terms of what is technically feasible Plan projects and manage their execution, prioritizing between competing interests and providing technical guidance Represent data-science work to stakeholders and teams company-wide Your profile: BA/BS/MS/or PhD, with strong academic record, ideally in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Operations Research, Economics, or other quantitative field Significant experience in a Data Science role in a corporate, start-up, or research environment Previous experience leading a team and developing direct reports Hands-on technical experience in advanced modelling and machine learning, high comfort level with programming (i.e. Python/R or similar, SQL) Strong talent for effective communication Intense intellectual curiosity – strong desire to always be learning And finally, our proposition to you! Of course the usual competitive salary, bonus and we share the company with you in stock units We contribute to your gym membership and offer free Yoga classes, as well as Wellness Weeks with massages, workshops and other exciting events The opportunity to work cross-functionally and closely with senior leadership not only in the Berlin office, but also with Boston, London and Galway We offer a vast selection of classes through our learn@work program to enhance your professional and personal development. We want you to connect with your team and fellow colleagues through regular social events We’re in the heart of the Berlin startup scene with lots of space to encourage collaboration and teamwork And finally, a bit more about Data Science at Wayfair: The Data Science group is made up of team members with diverse skill sets across math and engineering, dedicated to solving some of the most analytically challenging problems here at Wayfair. The work we do encompasses: Data mining - uncover deep insight hidden in our vast repository of raw data, and provide tactical guidance on how act on findings Algorithm design - develop quantitative models, leveraging machine learning and advanced data analysis techniques Algorithm platform engineering - design and build technical platforms for our algorithmic engines to run at scale Influencing business decisions - leverage our work and encourage adoption across our business partners to drive business value The Data Science department covers three main topic areas. You will work in one of the following: Data Science Personalization builds sophisticated platforms designed to personalize customer experience to millions of unique shoppers across site and email. This includes working on different types of recommendations engines, as well as algorithms that machine-learn complex shopping behavior. The goal is to be intelligent and automated in making the experience more relevant for every user. Data Science Marketing builds the framework and algorithms that help guide Wayfair’s $400M+ annual marketing investment. The work touches all marketing channels (TV, catalog and digital) and aims to improve our ability to measure marketing impact, improve our customer targeting and optimize our investments across millions of marketing campaigns. Data Science Operations builds data-driven solutions to support Wayfair operations teams, including Merchandising Operations, B2B, Supplier Performance, and Customer Service. The big goals are to enhance Wayfair’s behind-the-scenes operational capabilities through rigorous use of algorithms and analysis. About Wayfair Inc. Wayfair believes everyone should live in a home they love. Through technology and innovation, Wayfair makes it possible for shoppers to quickly and easily find exactly what they want from a selection of more than 10 million items across home furnishings, décor, home improvement, housewares and more. Committed to delighting its customers every step of the way, Wayfair is reinventing the way people shop for their homes - from product discovery to final delivery. Wayfair generated $5.2 billion in net revenue for the twelve months ended March 31, 2018. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with operations throughout North America and Europe, the company employs more than 8,700 people.
May 18, 2018
Full time
The Data Science group at Wayfair solves some of the most analytically challenging problems facing a rapidly growing Internet leader with millions of customers and complex business operations. We are seeking a team lead, who is well-versed in advanced modelling and machine learning, to take over and own multiple of our European workstreams and to support the further growth of our Berlin Data Science branch. This particular role will focus on improving customer experience through various personalized and non-personalized recommendation initiatives across multiple channels of communication. Check out some of the work that we do here: https://tech.wayfair.com/category/data-science/ You will: Lead a team of data scientists responsible for designing and executing algorithmic solutions Serve as consultative partner to business and product leaders to understand their needs and how they translate into models Explore opportunities both in terms of business needs and in terms of what is technically feasible Plan projects and manage their execution, prioritizing between competing interests and providing technical guidance Represent data-science work to stakeholders and teams company-wide Your profile: BA/BS/MS/or PhD, with strong academic record, ideally in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Operations Research, Economics, or other quantitative field Significant experience in a Data Science role in a corporate, start-up, or research environment Previous experience leading a team and developing direct reports Hands-on technical experience in advanced modelling and machine learning, high comfort level with programming (i.e. Python/R or similar, SQL) Strong talent for effective communication Intense intellectual curiosity – strong desire to always be learning And finally, our proposition to you! Of course the usual competitive salary, bonus and we share the company with you in stock units We contribute to your gym membership and offer free Yoga classes, as well as Wellness Weeks with massages, workshops and other exciting events The opportunity to work cross-functionally and closely with senior leadership not only in the Berlin office, but also with Boston, London and Galway We offer a vast selection of classes through our learn@work program to enhance your professional and personal development. We want you to connect with your team and fellow colleagues through regular social events We’re in the heart of the Berlin startup scene with lots of space to encourage collaboration and teamwork And finally, a bit more about Data Science at Wayfair: The Data Science group is made up of team members with diverse skill sets across math and engineering, dedicated to solving some of the most analytically challenging problems here at Wayfair. The work we do encompasses: Data mining - uncover deep insight hidden in our vast repository of raw data, and provide tactical guidance on how act on findings Algorithm design - develop quantitative models, leveraging machine learning and advanced data analysis techniques Algorithm platform engineering - design and build technical platforms for our algorithmic engines to run at scale Influencing business decisions - leverage our work and encourage adoption across our business partners to drive business value The Data Science department covers three main topic areas. You will work in one of the following: Data Science Personalization builds sophisticated platforms designed to personalize customer experience to millions of unique shoppers across site and email. This includes working on different types of recommendations engines, as well as algorithms that machine-learn complex shopping behavior. The goal is to be intelligent and automated in making the experience more relevant for every user. Data Science Marketing builds the framework and algorithms that help guide Wayfair’s $400M+ annual marketing investment. The work touches all marketing channels (TV, catalog and digital) and aims to improve our ability to measure marketing impact, improve our customer targeting and optimize our investments across millions of marketing campaigns. Data Science Operations builds data-driven solutions to support Wayfair operations teams, including Merchandising Operations, B2B, Supplier Performance, and Customer Service. The big goals are to enhance Wayfair’s behind-the-scenes operational capabilities through rigorous use of algorithms and analysis. About Wayfair Inc. Wayfair believes everyone should live in a home they love. Through technology and innovation, Wayfair makes it possible for shoppers to quickly and easily find exactly what they want from a selection of more than 10 million items across home furnishings, décor, home improvement, housewares and more. Committed to delighting its customers every step of the way, Wayfair is reinventing the way people shop for their homes - from product discovery to final delivery. Wayfair generated $5.2 billion in net revenue for the twelve months ended March 31, 2018. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with operations throughout North America and Europe, the company employs more than 8,700 people.
At Wayfair our vision is to offer ‘a zillion things home’. We already provide our customers with over ten million products and work with over 10,000 suppliers, however for us this is just the beginning! With a rapid growth trajectory in Europe and further expansion plans globally, we need your help to continuously grow our range and delight our customers across all categories. To support this exciting growth period, we are currently searching for additional talent in our Buying Department - from entry to manager level with various experience requirements. What you’ll do: As a part of our fast-paced Buying team in Berlin, your mission is to grow the Wayfair Catalogue and make sure we always have all products and styles available. Our talented Buyers increase our product selection by identifying new products to sell on Wayfair sites, establishing relationships with external suppliers and partnering with our Category Management, Operations and Merchandising teams to identify and prioritize product addition efforts. Your responsibilities will include: Pitch and sell a partnership with Wayfair effectively to prospective suppliers Fiercely negotiate for favorable buying terms with suppliers (selection, price, and quantity). Manage new supplier setup process es , collaborating with internal merchandising and supplier operations teams Optimize your given category to exceed specific revenue and margin targets. Conduct competitive and product category analysis to evaluate market trends, then identify new designers and brands to increase and expand selection across all product categories Develop category strategy to achieve revenue and profitability goals Track and report key success levers i.e. Gross Revenue and top sellers to internal stakeholders What you have: Depending on which level you join us at – we will look for different experience levels, however as a rule of thumb our successful Buyers offer the following: Prior experience in a sales, negotiation or client facing role focused on targets and quotas is beneficial Fluency in English is a must; German preferred and other European languages a plus Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Proven ability to thrive as part of a team and work autonomously A personable, proactive and energetic communicator, eager to build relationships with new business partners Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage, multi-task, and prioritize multiple projects at once Accurate and thorough in your work; you don’t miss the details Strong numeracy and Excel expertise An entrepreneurial spirit and mindset Management and project leadership experience is highly regarded What we offer: A competitive salary and bonus that come along with work life balance and a range of benefits An agile and energetic work environment - your progression at Wayfair is based on results not on hours spent in the office Great mentors and career development opportunities through our learn@work program. A flat hierarchy with easy access to senior management Fast-paced fun office environment in the heart of Kreuzberg, Berlin Private medical, dental insurance, pension, gym membership discounts, team pod outings, and more Free yoga on Wednesday and table tennis lessons at a reduced rate Let’s not forget the opportunity to join one of the fastest growing global eCommerce players! About Wayfair Wayfair believes everyone should live in a home they love. Through technology and innovation, Wayfair makes it possible for shoppers to quickly and easily find exactly what they want from a selection of more than 10 million items across home furnishings, décor, home improvement, housewares and more. Committed to delighting its customers every step of the way, Wayfair is reinventing the way people shop for their homes – from product discovery to final delivery. Wayfair generated $4.7 billion in net revenue for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with operations throughout North America and Europe, the company employs more than 7,700 people
May 18, 2018
Full time
At Wayfair our vision is to offer ‘a zillion things home’. We already provide our customers with over ten million products and work with over 10,000 suppliers, however for us this is just the beginning! With a rapid growth trajectory in Europe and further expansion plans globally, we need your help to continuously grow our range and delight our customers across all categories. To support this exciting growth period, we are currently searching for additional talent in our Buying Department - from entry to manager level with various experience requirements. What you’ll do: As a part of our fast-paced Buying team in Berlin, your mission is to grow the Wayfair Catalogue and make sure we always have all products and styles available. Our talented Buyers increase our product selection by identifying new products to sell on Wayfair sites, establishing relationships with external suppliers and partnering with our Category Management, Operations and Merchandising teams to identify and prioritize product addition efforts. Your responsibilities will include: Pitch and sell a partnership with Wayfair effectively to prospective suppliers Fiercely negotiate for favorable buying terms with suppliers (selection, price, and quantity). Manage new supplier setup process es , collaborating with internal merchandising and supplier operations teams Optimize your given category to exceed specific revenue and margin targets. Conduct competitive and product category analysis to evaluate market trends, then identify new designers and brands to increase and expand selection across all product categories Develop category strategy to achieve revenue and profitability goals Track and report key success levers i.e. Gross Revenue and top sellers to internal stakeholders What you have: Depending on which level you join us at – we will look for different experience levels, however as a rule of thumb our successful Buyers offer the following: Prior experience in a sales, negotiation or client facing role focused on targets and quotas is beneficial Fluency in English is a must; German preferred and other European languages a plus Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Proven ability to thrive as part of a team and work autonomously A personable, proactive and energetic communicator, eager to build relationships with new business partners Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage, multi-task, and prioritize multiple projects at once Accurate and thorough in your work; you don’t miss the details Strong numeracy and Excel expertise An entrepreneurial spirit and mindset Management and project leadership experience is highly regarded What we offer: A competitive salary and bonus that come along with work life balance and a range of benefits An agile and energetic work environment - your progression at Wayfair is based on results not on hours spent in the office Great mentors and career development opportunities through our learn@work program. A flat hierarchy with easy access to senior management Fast-paced fun office environment in the heart of Kreuzberg, Berlin Private medical, dental insurance, pension, gym membership discounts, team pod outings, and more Free yoga on Wednesday and table tennis lessons at a reduced rate Let’s not forget the opportunity to join one of the fastest growing global eCommerce players! About Wayfair Wayfair believes everyone should live in a home they love. Through technology and innovation, Wayfair makes it possible for shoppers to quickly and easily find exactly what they want from a selection of more than 10 million items across home furnishings, décor, home improvement, housewares and more. Committed to delighting its customers every step of the way, Wayfair is reinventing the way people shop for their homes – from product discovery to final delivery. Wayfair generated $4.7 billion in net revenue for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with operations throughout North America and Europe, the company employs more than 7,700 people
Wayfair is building the marketing platform to run a pan-European online home & lifestyle business and replicate the success of our US parent company. At Wayfair Europe, you have the possibility to work in an exciting and rapidly-evolving startup-like environment in Berlin while being backed by the technical expertise and know-how of a large and successful US business. Your Tasks: Collaborate across departments to drive category and Wayfair goals (departments include Pricing, Marketing, Site Merchandising, Promotions, Supplier Operations, Process Improvement, Storefront / Product Management, Customer Service, Business Intelligence) Extensively communicate with Category Management team to understand the business priorities and pain points across categories, and develop impactful projects Conduct analyses and build advanced reporting using SQL, Excel and R to drive business decisions and solve different pressing problems Drive cross-functional projects and initiatives, from internal process enhancement projects to strategic supplier outreach Use SQL, data analytics, and other research tools to find patterns and identity root causes Become the “go-to” resource for all of category management metrics, tools and technology Your Profile: Significant work experience with a track record of project management, cross-functional stakeholder management and business analysis Excellent communication skills, with positive “can do, will do” attitude Strong analytical skills with solid experience in Excel, SQL, PPT (R, Python preferred) Good project management skills, can manage multiple stakeholders and drive different initiatives to achieve impactful goals Deep business acumen, comfortable with solving ambiguous business problems Attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously High intellectual curiosity – strong desire to always be learning Creative and innovative spirit to change status quo Our Promise: A competitive salary and bonus that come along with a great work life balance A company culture driven by pioneer-thinking and talent that crosses departments and hierarchies Great mentors and career development opportunities through our learn@work program Contributions to your gym membership, free Yoga classes, Wellness Weeks with massages, workshops, and other exciting events Fresh fruits, snacks, and drinks every day We’re in the heart of the Berlin startup scene with lots of space to encourage collaboration and teamwork Let’s not forget the chance to join the next global giant in e-commerce About Wayfair Inc. Wayfair believes everyone should live in a home they love. Through technology and innovation, Wayfair makes it possible for shoppers to quickly and easily find exactly what they want from a selection of more than 10 million items across home furnishings, décor, home improvement, housewares and more. Committed to delighting its customers every step of the way, Wayfair is reinventing the way people shop for their homes - from product discovery to final delivery. Wayfair generated $5.2 billion in net revenue for the twelve months ended March 31, 2018. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with operations throughout North America and Europe, the company employs more than 8,700 people.
May 17, 2018
Full time
Wayfair is building the marketing platform to run a pan-European online home & lifestyle business and replicate the success of our US parent company. At Wayfair Europe, you have the possibility to work in an exciting and rapidly-evolving startup-like environment in Berlin while being backed by the technical expertise and know-how of a large and successful US business. Your Tasks: Collaborate across departments to drive category and Wayfair goals (departments include Pricing, Marketing, Site Merchandising, Promotions, Supplier Operations, Process Improvement, Storefront / Product Management, Customer Service, Business Intelligence) Extensively communicate with Category Management team to understand the business priorities and pain points across categories, and develop impactful projects Conduct analyses and build advanced reporting using SQL, Excel and R to drive business decisions and solve different pressing problems Drive cross-functional projects and initiatives, from internal process enhancement projects to strategic supplier outreach Use SQL, data analytics, and other research tools to find patterns and identity root causes Become the “go-to” resource for all of category management metrics, tools and technology Your Profile: Significant work experience with a track record of project management, cross-functional stakeholder management and business analysis Excellent communication skills, with positive “can do, will do” attitude Strong analytical skills with solid experience in Excel, SQL, PPT (R, Python preferred) Good project management skills, can manage multiple stakeholders and drive different initiatives to achieve impactful goals Deep business acumen, comfortable with solving ambiguous business problems Attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously High intellectual curiosity – strong desire to always be learning Creative and innovative spirit to change status quo Our Promise: A competitive salary and bonus that come along with a great work life balance A company culture driven by pioneer-thinking and talent that crosses departments and hierarchies Great mentors and career development opportunities through our learn@work program Contributions to your gym membership, free Yoga classes, Wellness Weeks with massages, workshops, and other exciting events Fresh fruits, snacks, and drinks every day We’re in the heart of the Berlin startup scene with lots of space to encourage collaboration and teamwork Let’s not forget the chance to join the next global giant in e-commerce About Wayfair Inc. Wayfair believes everyone should live in a home they love. Through technology and innovation, Wayfair makes it possible for shoppers to quickly and easily find exactly what they want from a selection of more than 10 million items across home furnishings, décor, home improvement, housewares and more. Committed to delighting its customers every step of the way, Wayfair is reinventing the way people shop for their homes - from product discovery to final delivery. Wayfair generated $5.2 billion in net revenue for the twelve months ended March 31, 2018. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with operations throughout North America and Europe, the company employs more than 8,700 people.
Are you looking to join a team that is developing truly cutting edge capabilities? Are you excited about the opportunity to unlock the power of ‘Big Data’ assets? Do you enjoy fully owning your innovative analyses and insights from start to finish? Do you enjoy working in a dynamic, cross-functional, and collaborative work environment that evolves over time? This role will help create first-of-its kind, data-driven, dynamic visualizations and recommendations that will enable key stakeholders to be more efficient, targeted and strategic in their day-to-day decisions. It will contribute directly to a newly formed team that’s mission is to develop highly visible insights to Senior Management and key stakeholders across every aspect of the business, including pricing, product selection, merchandising, marketing, customer satisfaction, site functionality, and more. Based in our Berlin office, this is a unique opportunity to build our European Competitive Intelligence function from the ground up – working closely to leverage the work and expertise of colleagues in the U.S. – with significant opportunity to make a tangible impact quickly. Responsibilities of this role include developing analyses and insights using Big Data assets, becoming a subject matter expert on key competitors, collaborating closely with data science and engineers to develop various processes and dashboards, working with stakeholders to understand their strategic knowledge gaps, and developing insights to support critical executive decision making. Responsibilities : Develop innovative analytical methodologies to answer strategic business questions across the organization Create visualizations and dashboards to effectively communicate insights from various analyses Collaborate closely with data scientists and engineers to develop processes and productionize visualizations Partner with key stakeholders to understand strategic knowledge gaps, and develop innovative solutions to generate new processes and insights Work closely with the team manager(s) to develop and follow project roadmaps, including key activities, stakeholder engagement, and milestones Contribute innovative and strategic ideas to help shape a relatively new team, and continue to drive impact across the organization Qualifications: Degree in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Business, or other concentrations with heavy quantitative focus strongly preferred 1-3 years of professional work experience; consulting, technology, start-up, strategy, banking, or other analytical roles strongly preferred Strong quantitative skills; ability to develop analytical methodologies and assumptions, use data software to conduct the analyses, and synthesize findings Intellectually curious, high energy, and strong work ethic; passionate about working with, normalizing, and synthesizing large amounts of data into actionable insights Process-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills Ability to identify and succinctly summarize roadblocks and constraints, propose potential solutions, and drive towards resolution Attentive to detail with strong quality control SQL experience or interest in and aptitude for learning quickly And finally, our proposition to you! Of course the usual competitive salary, bonus, office snacks and drinks and Friday evening beers, but also… An awesome, multinational team right in the startup hub of Berlin, Kreuzberg A huge opportunity to be an early entrant and set the stage with us Career path guidance and mentoring We want to share our company with you in stock units We pitch in to your gym membership and office sport events Monthly team events And let’s not forget: the chance to join the next global giant in eCommerce About Wayfair Inc. Wayfair believes everyone should live in a home they love. Through technology and innovation, Wayfair makes it possible for shoppers to quickly and easily find exactly what they want from a selection of more than 10 million items across home furnishings, décor, home improvement, housewares and more. Committed to delighting its customers every step of the way, Wayfair is reinventing the way people shop for their homes – from product discovery to final delivery. Wayfair generated $4.7 billion in net revenue for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with operations throughout North America and Europe, the company employs more than 7,700 people.
May 17, 2018
Full time
Are you looking to join a team that is developing truly cutting edge capabilities? Are you excited about the opportunity to unlock the power of ‘Big Data’ assets? Do you enjoy fully owning your innovative analyses and insights from start to finish? Do you enjoy working in a dynamic, cross-functional, and collaborative work environment that evolves over time? This role will help create first-of-its kind, data-driven, dynamic visualizations and recommendations that will enable key stakeholders to be more efficient, targeted and strategic in their day-to-day decisions. It will contribute directly to a newly formed team that’s mission is to develop highly visible insights to Senior Management and key stakeholders across every aspect of the business, including pricing, product selection, merchandising, marketing, customer satisfaction, site functionality, and more. Based in our Berlin office, this is a unique opportunity to build our European Competitive Intelligence function from the ground up – working closely to leverage the work and expertise of colleagues in the U.S. – with significant opportunity to make a tangible impact quickly. Responsibilities of this role include developing analyses and insights using Big Data assets, becoming a subject matter expert on key competitors, collaborating closely with data science and engineers to develop various processes and dashboards, working with stakeholders to understand their strategic knowledge gaps, and developing insights to support critical executive decision making. Responsibilities : Develop innovative analytical methodologies to answer strategic business questions across the organization Create visualizations and dashboards to effectively communicate insights from various analyses Collaborate closely with data scientists and engineers to develop processes and productionize visualizations Partner with key stakeholders to understand strategic knowledge gaps, and develop innovative solutions to generate new processes and insights Work closely with the team manager(s) to develop and follow project roadmaps, including key activities, stakeholder engagement, and milestones Contribute innovative and strategic ideas to help shape a relatively new team, and continue to drive impact across the organization Qualifications: Degree in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Business, or other concentrations with heavy quantitative focus strongly preferred 1-3 years of professional work experience; consulting, technology, start-up, strategy, banking, or other analytical roles strongly preferred Strong quantitative skills; ability to develop analytical methodologies and assumptions, use data software to conduct the analyses, and synthesize findings Intellectually curious, high energy, and strong work ethic; passionate about working with, normalizing, and synthesizing large amounts of data into actionable insights Process-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills Ability to identify and succinctly summarize roadblocks and constraints, propose potential solutions, and drive towards resolution Attentive to detail with strong quality control SQL experience or interest in and aptitude for learning quickly And finally, our proposition to you! Of course the usual competitive salary, bonus, office snacks and drinks and Friday evening beers, but also… An awesome, multinational team right in the startup hub of Berlin, Kreuzberg A huge opportunity to be an early entrant and set the stage with us Career path guidance and mentoring We want to share our company with you in stock units We pitch in to your gym membership and office sport events Monthly team events And let’s not forget: the chance to join the next global giant in eCommerce About Wayfair Inc. Wayfair believes everyone should live in a home they love. Through technology and innovation, Wayfair makes it possible for shoppers to quickly and easily find exactly what they want from a selection of more than 10 million items across home furnishings, décor, home improvement, housewares and more. Committed to delighting its customers every step of the way, Wayfair is reinventing the way people shop for their homes – from product discovery to final delivery. Wayfair generated $4.7 billion in net revenue for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with operations throughout North America and Europe, the company employs more than 7,700 people.
Wayfair.com is a leader in the e-commerce space for all things home. The Data Technologies team is looking for smart, passionate and curious people who are excited to help us scale, support and administer our robust cross-datacenter database infrastructure. With the broad reach of the technologies we are using, you will have the opportunity to grow your network and skills by being exposed to new people and ideas who work on a diverse set of cutting-edge technologies. If you are the type of person who loves to shave off milliseconds from query execution plans and is interested in problems like replication, sharding, resiliency and scaling, we should talk. What the Data Technologies Team Does : Technical Experts for MSSQL Server Drives best practices around use and troubleshooting across the engineering organization Improves the management, deployment, capacity planning and uptime of customer facing mission critical systems through better monitoring tools and self-healing automation What You Bring: 7+ years hands on experience as a MSSQL Server DBA Solid understanding of relational database design and concepts An excellent grasp of HA & DR solutions available within SQL Server and experience implementing them (FCI, Log Shipping, Mirroring, Availability Groups, etc.) Extensive experience in leading projects such as server migrations, version upgrades, and shared development environment refreshes Strong understanding of database replication technologies A deep understanding of performance tuning methodologies and experience optimizing server performance Experience collecting, monitoring and analyzing systems performance data is a plus Implement enhancements and updates to complex geo-distributed systems and processes Hands-on installation and management of large, complex SQL Server database environments Demonstrated use of Quality Improvement in daily operations Development of database specifications and documentation and the design of database structure layouts (physical and logical) Ability to provide Level III support and prompt resolution of Production issues Other Traits We Look for: Excellent interpersonal skills Self-driven individuals looking to challenge and further develop their skills and subject matter expertise An easy-going, positive, energetic attitude and sense of humor An analytical, creative and innovative approach to solving problems An interest in working hard and being challenged in a fast-paced environment while having fun About Wayfair: Wayfair believes everyone should live in a home they love. Through technology and innovation, Wayfair makes it possible for shoppers to quickly and easily find exactly what they want from a selection of more than 10 million items across home furnishings, décor, home improvement, housewares and more. Committed to delighting its customers every step of the way, Wayfair is reinventing the way people shop for their homes - from product discovery to final delivery. Wayfair generated $5.2 billion in net revenue for the twelve months ended March 31, 2018. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with operations throughout North America and Europe, the company employs more than 8,700 people.
May 16, 2018
Full time
Wayfair.com is a leader in the e-commerce space for all things home. The Data Technologies team is looking for smart, passionate and curious people who are excited to help us scale, support and administer our robust cross-datacenter database infrastructure. With the broad reach of the technologies we are using, you will have the opportunity to grow your network and skills by being exposed to new people and ideas who work on a diverse set of cutting-edge technologies. If you are the type of person who loves to shave off milliseconds from query execution plans and is interested in problems like replication, sharding, resiliency and scaling, we should talk. What the Data Technologies Team Does : Technical Experts for MSSQL Server Drives best practices around use and troubleshooting across the engineering organization Improves the management, deployment, capacity planning and uptime of customer facing mission critical systems through better monitoring tools and self-healing automation What You Bring: 7+ years hands on experience as a MSSQL Server DBA Solid understanding of relational database design and concepts An excellent grasp of HA & DR solutions available within SQL Server and experience implementing them (FCI, Log Shipping, Mirroring, Availability Groups, etc.) Extensive experience in leading projects such as server migrations, version upgrades, and shared development environment refreshes Strong understanding of database replication technologies A deep understanding of performance tuning methodologies and experience optimizing server performance Experience collecting, monitoring and analyzing systems performance data is a plus Implement enhancements and updates to complex geo-distributed systems and processes Hands-on installation and management of large, complex SQL Server database environments Demonstrated use of Quality Improvement in daily operations Development of database specifications and documentation and the design of database structure layouts (physical and logical) Ability to provide Level III support and prompt resolution of Production issues Other Traits We Look for: Excellent interpersonal skills Self-driven individuals looking to challenge and further develop their skills and subject matter expertise An easy-going, positive, energetic attitude and sense of humor An analytical, creative and innovative approach to solving problems An interest in working hard and being challenged in a fast-paced environment while having fun About Wayfair: Wayfair believes everyone should live in a home they love. Through technology and innovation, Wayfair makes it possible for shoppers to quickly and easily find exactly what they want from a selection of more than 10 million items across home furnishings, décor, home improvement, housewares and more. Committed to delighting its customers every step of the way, Wayfair is reinventing the way people shop for their homes - from product discovery to final delivery. Wayfair generated $5.2 billion in net revenue for the twelve months ended March 31, 2018. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with operations throughout North America and Europe, the company employs more than 8,700 people.
WAYFAIR is looking for a Logistics or Business Intern to join our European Logistics team in Berlin. As an integral part of the team the candidate is responsible in supporting the Logistics Team on the daily operations processes related to our partners (carriers). Who are we? We’re Wayfair, the largest online-only retailer of home furnishings and housewares in the United States and we’ve made Berlin our new European Headquarters! Are you a startup enthusiast and ready to join one of Berlin’s fastest growing international companies? Wayfair was selected by Glassdoor as a top company to work for and #16 on the Forbes most promising companies. Our company was founded in 2002 and grows at >50% a year. Wayfair has ambitious plans to triple our global business over the next 3-5 years and investments in our International markets are a big part of the global strategy. We are currently targeting over 100% growth rates in Europe. Here at Wayfair we’re never done, we like transparency and are ‘go to’ people. If that sounds interesting to you then keep on reading! The role as Logistics Intern We operate a pan-European logistics network to deliver everything for the home for our customers fast, clean and on time. We work in a drop shipping model, which poses particular challenges, but enables us to act flexibly and adapt our network quickly to new challenges. To achieve this, we work with a multitude of carrier partners across Europe. The Logistics Team needs support on the daily operations processes related to carriers, as well as support in operation analytics. The role would also contribute to the improvement of our returns and claims processes. You will work on real-life challenges from day one and will be trusted with tasks that are crucial to our business. This is a great opportunity to gain a comprehensive overview of a cross-border logistics network, understand how to operate and optimize a drop shipping network. In this role, you will also be able to prove your analytics and communication kills and be part of a young, dynamic international team. Responsibilities: Cross functional work internally and externally, as the role implies close interactions with Supplier Operations teams, freight forwarders and carriers Support the freight team in the actions involving our partners (carriers) on a daily basis Obtain and check volume of weekly supplier pickups with our logistics service providers Identify & drive operational process improvements Participate in solution and improvement proposals to increase the performance of our freight network Support the team with invoicing and maintaining data accuracy in the system Who we are looking for: Available for 6 months (mandatory internship) Motivated, and result-driven team player Detail oriented person with own initiative, who is not afraid of taking on responsibilities from day one Good communicator, able to build good relationships with different carriers from various countries Ability to work well both independently and in a cross functional team environment Adaptability to work in a fast pace environment & capacity of managing multiple tasks Career or studies background preferable: Business Administration or Logistics Management Fluency in English, German is a strong advantage and other European languages (Spanish, Italian or Polish) would be a bonus Proficient use of MS Office Enthusiastic, quick learner And finally, our proposition to you! Of course, the usual competitive salary, bonus, office snacks and drinks and Friday evening beers, but also… The possibility to be part of an international and dynamic team Acquire logistics knowledge on carrier operations Work in an international environment as our carriers are across Europe The chance to really build something and be able to implement your own ideas A huge opportunity to be an early entrant and set the stage with us Monthly team events And let’s not forget the chance to join the next global giant in e-commerce About Wayfair Wayfair believes everyone should live in a home they love. Through technology and innovation, Wayfair makes it possible for shoppers to quickly and easily find exactly what they want from a selection of more than 10 million items across home furnishings, décor, home improvement, housewares and more. Committed to delighting its customers every step of the way, Wayfair is reinventing the way people shop for their homes - from product discovery to final delivery. Wayfair generated $5.2 billion in net revenue for the twelve months ended March 31, 2018. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with operations throughout North America and Europe, the company employs more than 8,700 people.
May 16, 2018
Intern
WAYFAIR is looking for a Logistics or Business Intern to join our European Logistics team in Berlin. As an integral part of the team the candidate is responsible in supporting the Logistics Team on the daily operations processes related to our partners (carriers). Who are we? We’re Wayfair, the largest online-only retailer of home furnishings and housewares in the United States and we’ve made Berlin our new European Headquarters! Are you a startup enthusiast and ready to join one of Berlin’s fastest growing international companies? Wayfair was selected by Glassdoor as a top company to work for and #16 on the Forbes most promising companies. Our company was founded in 2002 and grows at >50% a year. Wayfair has ambitious plans to triple our global business over the next 3-5 years and investments in our International markets are a big part of the global strategy. We are currently targeting over 100% growth rates in Europe. Here at Wayfair we’re never done, we like transparency and are ‘go to’ people. If that sounds interesting to you then keep on reading! The role as Logistics Intern We operate a pan-European logistics network to deliver everything for the home for our customers fast, clean and on time. We work in a drop shipping model, which poses particular challenges, but enables us to act flexibly and adapt our network quickly to new challenges. To achieve this, we work with a multitude of carrier partners across Europe. The Logistics Team needs support on the daily operations processes related to carriers, as well as support in operation analytics. The role would also contribute to the improvement of our returns and claims processes. You will work on real-life challenges from day one and will be trusted with tasks that are crucial to our business. This is a great opportunity to gain a comprehensive overview of a cross-border logistics network, understand how to operate and optimize a drop shipping network. In this role, you will also be able to prove your analytics and communication kills and be part of a young, dynamic international team. Responsibilities: Cross functional work internally and externally, as the role implies close interactions with Supplier Operations teams, freight forwarders and carriers Support the freight team in the actions involving our partners (carriers) on a daily basis Obtain and check volume of weekly supplier pickups with our logistics service providers Identify & drive operational process improvements Participate in solution and improvement proposals to increase the performance of our freight network Support the team with invoicing and maintaining data accuracy in the system Who we are looking for: Available for 6 months (mandatory internship) Motivated, and result-driven team player Detail oriented person with own initiative, who is not afraid of taking on responsibilities from day one Good communicator, able to build good relationships with different carriers from various countries Ability to work well both independently and in a cross functional team environment Adaptability to work in a fast pace environment & capacity of managing multiple tasks Career or studies background preferable: Business Administration or Logistics Management Fluency in English, German is a strong advantage and other European languages (Spanish, Italian or Polish) would be a bonus Proficient use of MS Office Enthusiastic, quick learner And finally, our proposition to you! Of course, the usual competitive salary, bonus, office snacks and drinks and Friday evening beers, but also… The possibility to be part of an international and dynamic team Acquire logistics knowledge on carrier operations Work in an international environment as our carriers are across Europe The chance to really build something and be able to implement your own ideas A huge opportunity to be an early entrant and set the stage with us Monthly team events And let’s not forget the chance to join the next global giant in e-commerce About Wayfair Wayfair believes everyone should live in a home they love. Through technology and innovation, Wayfair makes it possible for shoppers to quickly and easily find exactly what they want from a selection of more than 10 million items across home furnishings, décor, home improvement, housewares and more. Committed to delighting its customers every step of the way, Wayfair is reinventing the way people shop for their homes - from product discovery to final delivery. Wayfair generated $5.2 billion in net revenue for the twelve months ended March 31, 2018. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with operations throughout North America and Europe, the company employs more than 8,700 people.
Job Description As the Senior Product Manager for UGC , you’ll own the building and maintaining of systems for collecting quantitative and qualitative representations of a customer’s opinion and experience, creating useful and delightful presentations of this data on site, and being the subject matter expert on content moderation and fraud prevention. Specifically your role will include but is not limited to: Driving the global growth of Wayfair by launching the methods to bring customer opinions, interests and contributions to our site Utilizing quantitative and qualitative data to understand customer needs and behaviors, as well as business objectives, and transforming that knowledge into product enhancements and new features Building and maintaining the UGC and Customer reviews product roadmaps, incorporating and prioritizing all relevant stakeholders’ interests and ensuring that the team is working on the highest priority problems with the biggest impact for customers Working closely with engineers, designers & data scientists to build innovative solutions that impact our KPIs and improve the shopping experience for our customers Spearheading & executing on multiple initiatives at once, across geos and teams - always diligent and with a sense of urgency and frugality Being familiar and comfortable with Agile methodologies and help guide their engineering teams in developing software intended for our US, UK, DE and CA websites and apps, in addition to all Wayfair lifestyle brands Determining resourcing needs for the team and making compelling requests for additions when required Required Skills Experience in a product management role and a track record of building high-impact consumer products. Relevant e-commerce experience, ideally with background in user generated content (such as Product Reviews and Customer Feedback) is highly preferred Entrepreneurial mindset, with a bias for action and a strong customer focus. Ability to think and perform both strategically and tactically to define vision goals and execute effectively Strong cross functional project leadership experience. Positive, people-oriented, and thriving in a highly collaborative, yet competitive environment Technical orientation preferred, must be able to communicate effectively with engineers and analysts Excellent analytical skills with demonstrated experience of turning data into actionable insights - strong experience with Excel, familiarity with SQL and multivariate testing practices a huge plus Deep understanding of ecommerce business strategy and metrics Excellent written and oral communication skills About Wayfair Wayfair ( NYSE: W) believes everyone should live in a home they love. Through technology and innovation, Wayfair makes it possible for shoppers to quickly and easily find exactly what they want from a selection of more than 10 million items across home furnishings, décor, home improvement, housewares and more. Committed to delighting its customers every step of the way, Wayfair is reinventing the way people shop for their homes – from product discovery to final delivery. Wayfair generated $4.7 billion in net revenue for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017. Headquartered in Boston (USA), with operations throughout North America and Europe, the company employs more than 7,700 people. As our first global tech and product hub out of Boston, the Berlin office is driving tremendous growth and offers challenging and rewarding career and personal growth opportunities at any level, across the organization.
May 15, 2018
Full time
Job Description As the Senior Product Manager for UGC , you’ll own the building and maintaining of systems for collecting quantitative and qualitative representations of a customer’s opinion and experience, creating useful and delightful presentations of this data on site, and being the subject matter expert on content moderation and fraud prevention. Specifically your role will include but is not limited to: Driving the global growth of Wayfair by launching the methods to bring customer opinions, interests and contributions to our site Utilizing quantitative and qualitative data to understand customer needs and behaviors, as well as business objectives, and transforming that knowledge into product enhancements and new features Building and maintaining the UGC and Customer reviews product roadmaps, incorporating and prioritizing all relevant stakeholders’ interests and ensuring that the team is working on the highest priority problems with the biggest impact for customers Working closely with engineers, designers & data scientists to build innovative solutions that impact our KPIs and improve the shopping experience for our customers Spearheading & executing on multiple initiatives at once, across geos and teams - always diligent and with a sense of urgency and frugality Being familiar and comfortable with Agile methodologies and help guide their engineering teams in developing software intended for our US, UK, DE and CA websites and apps, in addition to all Wayfair lifestyle brands Determining resourcing needs for the team and making compelling requests for additions when required Required Skills Experience in a product management role and a track record of building high-impact consumer products. Relevant e-commerce experience, ideally with background in user generated content (such as Product Reviews and Customer Feedback) is highly preferred Entrepreneurial mindset, with a bias for action and a strong customer focus. Ability to think and perform both strategically and tactically to define vision goals and execute effectively Strong cross functional project leadership experience. Positive, people-oriented, and thriving in a highly collaborative, yet competitive environment Technical orientation preferred, must be able to communicate effectively with engineers and analysts Excellent analytical skills with demonstrated experience of turning data into actionable insights - strong experience with Excel, familiarity with SQL and multivariate testing practices a huge plus Deep understanding of ecommerce business strategy and metrics Excellent written and oral communication skills About Wayfair Wayfair ( NYSE: W) believes everyone should live in a home they love. Through technology and innovation, Wayfair makes it possible for shoppers to quickly and easily find exactly what they want from a selection of more than 10 million items across home furnishings, décor, home improvement, housewares and more. Committed to delighting its customers every step of the way, Wayfair is reinventing the way people shop for their homes – from product discovery to final delivery. Wayfair generated $4.7 billion in net revenue for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017. Headquartered in Boston (USA), with operations throughout North America and Europe, the company employs more than 7,700 people. As our first global tech and product hub out of Boston, the Berlin office is driving tremendous growth and offers challenging and rewarding career and personal growth opportunities at any level, across the organization.
Are you passionate about e-commerce and creating scalable operational systems that will drive our business and elevate customer, supplier, and employee experiences? Do you like the complexity of working in a global, rapidly growing company but also want the freedom to build a world-class product management team and process from the ground up? If so, we are looking for you to join our Operations Product Innovation team as the European lead for the Freight Systems in the EU Transportation Systems team. The successful candidate will transform data into insights and strategy to improve the operational software that enables Wayfair to achieve its business goals. You will lead a team of experienced Product Managers to help them generate ideas for new tools and enhancements, and ensure that we’re pushing the bounds of creativity and innovation, consistently executing at a high level. You will be responsible for working cross functionally with the senior management, making appropriate project related tradeoffs across brands, and measuring success of the team’s initiatives. What you will do: Develop a hiring plan to support that roadmap and build and mentor a team of experienced Product Managers to translate that vision into robust, intuitive systems Utilize data to understand the scope, impact and priority of our business objectives, and enable the team to transform that knowledge into system enhancements and new features Monitor performance of the team’s initiatives and measure impact of product enhancements Communicate performance metrics to key stakeholders throughout the organization Define the collaboration model with your North American peers Ensure that both North American and EU-specific nuances are supported within a global technology platform and make recommendations to deviate where appropriate Rapidly pilot solutions and processes to support European needs, and determine opportunities to apply them more broadly across the organization Job Requirements: Extensive experience in Product Management working with transportation systems Significant experience successfully managing and developing highly effective teams Excellent analytical skills with demonstrated experience turning data into actionable insights Deep understanding of business strategy and metrics Passionate about building functional and engaging user experiences Excellent written and oral communication skills Technical background, or technical orientation Strong cross-functional leadership experience Entrepreneurial mindset, with a bias for customer focused innovation Bachelor’s degree in either a technology or business discipline, MBA a plus Extensive experience working with Excel is required Proficient and comfortable with SQL What we offer A competitive salary, bonus, and an attractive stock package We are listed on the NYSE since 2014 A fast-paced and agile working environment A real opportunity to make an impact, to test and build things in an entrepreneurial organization A company culture where we care about your work-life balance and offer you unlimited paid vacation time. Progression at Wayfair is based on results, not on hours spent in the office. Regular collaboration with senior leadership globally We’re i n the heart of the Berlin startup scene with lots of space to encourage collaboration and teamwork About Wayfair Inc. Wayfair believes everyone should live in a home they love. Through technology and innovation, Wayfair makes it possible for shoppers to quickly and easily find exactly what they want from a selection of more than 10 million items across home furnishings, décor, home improvement, housewares and more. Committed to delighting its customers every step of the way, Wayfair is reinventing the way people shop for their homes – from product discovery to final delivery. Wayfair generated $4.7 billion in net revenue for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with operations throughout North America and Europe, the company employs more than 7,700 people.
May 12, 2018
Full time
Are you passionate about e-commerce and creating scalable operational systems that will drive our business and elevate customer, supplier, and employee experiences? Do you like the complexity of working in a global, rapidly growing company but also want the freedom to build a world-class product management team and process from the ground up? If so, we are looking for you to join our Operations Product Innovation team as the European lead for the Freight Systems in the EU Transportation Systems team. The successful candidate will transform data into insights and strategy to improve the operational software that enables Wayfair to achieve its business goals. You will lead a team of experienced Product Managers to help them generate ideas for new tools and enhancements, and ensure that we’re pushing the bounds of creativity and innovation, consistently executing at a high level. You will be responsible for working cross functionally with the senior management, making appropriate project related tradeoffs across brands, and measuring success of the team’s initiatives. What you will do: Develop a hiring plan to support that roadmap and build and mentor a team of experienced Product Managers to translate that vision into robust, intuitive systems Utilize data to understand the scope, impact and priority of our business objectives, and enable the team to transform that knowledge into system enhancements and new features Monitor performance of the team’s initiatives and measure impact of product enhancements Communicate performance metrics to key stakeholders throughout the organization Define the collaboration model with your North American peers Ensure that both North American and EU-specific nuances are supported within a global technology platform and make recommendations to deviate where appropriate Rapidly pilot solutions and processes to support European needs, and determine opportunities to apply them more broadly across the organization Job Requirements: Extensive experience in Product Management working with transportation systems Significant experience successfully managing and developing highly effective teams Excellent analytical skills with demonstrated experience turning data into actionable insights Deep understanding of business strategy and metrics Passionate about building functional and engaging user experiences Excellent written and oral communication skills Technical background, or technical orientation Strong cross-functional leadership experience Entrepreneurial mindset, with a bias for customer focused innovation Bachelor’s degree in either a technology or business discipline, MBA a plus Extensive experience working with Excel is required Proficient and comfortable with SQL What we offer A competitive salary, bonus, and an attractive stock package We are listed on the NYSE since 2014 A fast-paced and agile working environment A real opportunity to make an impact, to test and build things in an entrepreneurial organization A company culture where we care about your work-life balance and offer you unlimited paid vacation time. Progression at Wayfair is based on results, not on hours spent in the office. Regular collaboration with senior leadership globally We’re i n the heart of the Berlin startup scene with lots of space to encourage collaboration and teamwork About Wayfair Inc. Wayfair believes everyone should live in a home they love. Through technology and innovation, Wayfair makes it possible for shoppers to quickly and easily find exactly what they want from a selection of more than 10 million items across home furnishings, décor, home improvement, housewares and more. Committed to delighting its customers every step of the way, Wayfair is reinventing the way people shop for their homes – from product discovery to final delivery. Wayfair generated $4.7 billion in net revenue for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with operations throughout North America and Europe, the company employs more than 7,700 people.
Wayfair is seeking a Software Engineer, with a focus on Test Automation, to help create and deliver cutting-edge business integration applications that handle thousands of orders every day in the global supply chain. As a Software Engineer in Test, you”ll navigate Wayfair’s massive codebase, identify weak spots, and constantly design better, more creative ways to break software and identify potential problems. You'll have a huge impact on the quality of Wayfair’s growing suite of products and services. Our methods are collaborative, our group is inclusive, and our minds are exploratory. We encourage skill building, knowledge sharing, and professional growth. Responsibilities include: Work with Engineering and Product to develop test cases and build a comprehensive picture of velocity, coverage, and quality Lead/collaborate on improving test coverage, release velocity, and production health Hands-on ability to automate repeated tasks and build test coverage through existing or new applications Write moderately complex code/scripts to test systems, implementing test harnesses and infrastructure as necessary Minimum qualifications: BA/BS degree in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience Significant work experience with PHP, including development and/or test automation experience Our dream candidates have: Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem solving skills Fluent in English with a focus on strong written communication skills Team oriented personality Time management skills with the ability to work independently Familiarity and passion for current technology Nice to have: Extensive knowledge of SQL Deep knowledge of test methodologies, writing test plans, creating test cases, and debugging Familiarity with Agile software methodology and the software development life cycle Experience with testing tools such as TestRail Experience with automation testing frameworks such as Codeception \ Selenium and Gherkin Experience with unit testing frameworks Our Promise: A competitive salary and bonus that come along with a unique work/life balance A company culture driven by pioneer-thinking and talent that crosses departments and hierarchies Great mentors and career development opportunities through our learn@work program We contribute to your gym membership and offer free Yoga classes, as well as Wellness Weeks with massages, workshops, and other exciting events Of course fresh fruits, snacks, and drinks every day! We’re in the heart of the Berlin startup scene with lots of space to encourage collaboration and teamwork Let’s not forget the chance to join the next global giant in e-commerce About Wayfair Inc. Wayfair believes everyone should live in a home they love. Through technology and innovation, Wayfair makes it possible for shoppers to quickly and easily find exactly what they want from a selection of more than 10 million items across home furnishings, décor, home improvement, housewares and more. Committed to delighting its customers every step of the way, Wayfair is reinventing the way people shop for their homes – from product discovery to final delivery. Wayfair generated $4.7 billion in net revenue for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with operations throughout North America and Europe, the company employs more than 7,700 people.
May 12, 2018
Full time
Wayfair is seeking a Software Engineer, with a focus on Test Automation, to help create and deliver cutting-edge business integration applications that handle thousands of orders every day in the global supply chain. As a Software Engineer in Test, you”ll navigate Wayfair’s massive codebase, identify weak spots, and constantly design better, more creative ways to break software and identify potential problems. You'll have a huge impact on the quality of Wayfair’s growing suite of products and services. Our methods are collaborative, our group is inclusive, and our minds are exploratory. We encourage skill building, knowledge sharing, and professional growth. Responsibilities include: Work with Engineering and Product to develop test cases and build a comprehensive picture of velocity, coverage, and quality Lead/collaborate on improving test coverage, release velocity, and production health Hands-on ability to automate repeated tasks and build test coverage through existing or new applications Write moderately complex code/scripts to test systems, implementing test harnesses and infrastructure as necessary Minimum qualifications: BA/BS degree in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience Significant work experience with PHP, including development and/or test automation experience Our dream candidates have: Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem solving skills Fluent in English with a focus on strong written communication skills Team oriented personality Time management skills with the ability to work independently Familiarity and passion for current technology Nice to have: Extensive knowledge of SQL Deep knowledge of test methodologies, writing test plans, creating test cases, and debugging Familiarity with Agile software methodology and the software development life cycle Experience with testing tools such as TestRail Experience with automation testing frameworks such as Codeception \ Selenium and Gherkin Experience with unit testing frameworks Our Promise: A competitive salary and bonus that come along with a unique work/life balance A company culture driven by pioneer-thinking and talent that crosses departments and hierarchies Great mentors and career development opportunities through our learn@work program We contribute to your gym membership and offer free Yoga classes, as well as Wellness Weeks with massages, workshops, and other exciting events Of course fresh fruits, snacks, and drinks every day! We’re in the heart of the Berlin startup scene with lots of space to encourage collaboration and teamwork Let’s not forget the chance to join the next global giant in e-commerce About Wayfair Inc. Wayfair believes everyone should live in a home they love. Through technology and innovation, Wayfair makes it possible for shoppers to quickly and easily find exactly what they want from a selection of more than 10 million items across home furnishings, décor, home improvement, housewares and more. Committed to delighting its customers every step of the way, Wayfair is reinventing the way people shop for their homes – from product discovery to final delivery. Wayfair generated $4.7 billion in net revenue for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with operations throughout North America and Europe, the company employs more than 7,700 people.
Wayfair Inc. (NYSE: W) is the leading furniture and home accessories e-commerce company. Wayfair generated $5.2 billion in net revenue for the twelve months ended March 31, 2018. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with operations throughout North America and Europe, the company employs more than 8,700 people. In our European headquarter in Berlin are working 580 passionate co-workers coming from over 30 different countries. Wayfair is growing and committed to hiring analytical, entrepreneurial, and results-oriented graduates to become the next generation of leaders across the business. These individuals will demonstrate their leadership skills, quantitative mindset, and will execute strategic and cross-functional projects for their respective teams. Successful candidates will be placed into key functions across the business dependent on a combination of interest, skills and experience. When applying, please indicate your top choices for functional areas of interest (in order of preference). If we notice a stronger fit for a team other than those indicated in the application, we will consider you for that as well. Functional Areas of Interest and potential team placements include: Category Management Although we currently only operate in Germany and UK, we aim to serve ultimately a population of 450 million and a land mass that is of the same scale as the United States. Our aim is to offer an unparalleled selection of great value products for the home and excellent customer service. Each Category Management team is responsible for profitably growing its portfolio by driving strategic initiatives and growth opportunities with suppliers. The teams align with external supplier partners and cross-functional internal teams to advance key business drivers, such as selection, pricing, operational performance, marketing promotions, and merchandising. Merchandising The merchandising department is responsible for the creation and maintenance of our product catalog. We add tens of thousands of new products each month both for limited-time events and for ongoing product selection. We also continually improve the catalog – fixing issues and increasing the content to improve customer experience in a joint effort with our suppliers. Our goal is to provide inspirational and engaging content to drive customer engagement and increase conversion. We also understand where the customer is shopping on site – where they are most/least engaged through the funnel, and we create customized landing pages based on an analytical approach, supported by new merchandising tools. Supply Chain Operations Wayfair’s Supply Chain Operations team is revolutionizing customer delivery experience through innovation. The team has a broad scope, including Supplier Performance and Operations Analytics. The team develops and executes data-driven transformational strategies to generate game-changing competitive advantage and enduring customer satisfaction. Roles are highly cross-functional and cover strategy, analytics, and hands on execution. Success relies on innovative problem solving, strong business acumen, quantitative skills, and collaboration with external and internal partners. At Wayfair, Supply Chain & Logistics is an area of strategic differentiation offering countless opportunities and rewarding experiences across career paths. Detailed responsibilities will vary by team; however typical responsibilities include: Managing communication with internal and external stakeholders Targeting opportunity areas and recommending solutions to drive results Using creative strategy and data to communicate efficiently Analyzing high level business trends to improve conversion on site Identify new, profitable opportunities for targeting and segmentation Driving negotiations Collaborating frequently with other Wayfair departments Researching categories and vendors to build out selection Running competitive landscape analysis Representing Wayfair at various offsite events such as trade shows Competitive shopping analysis Report on performance trends and improvements Qualifications: Strong academic background in a Business or Technical related field Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills and a desire to make processes better Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Fluency in English and German An entrepreneurial spirit and mindset Ability to multi-task, work in a team and thrive in a fast-paced environment Proficient with MS Office and especially MS Excel Enthusiastic, with proven ability to rapidly get up to speed with job knowledge And finally, our proposition to you! A competitive salary and bonus, and we share the company with you in stock units A company culture driven by pioneer-thinking and talent that crosses departments and hierarchies Great mentors and career development opportunities through our learn@work program We contribute to your gym membership and offer free Yoga classes, as well as Wellness Weeks with massages, workshops and other exciting events Of course fresh fruits, snacks & drinks every day! We’re in the heart of the Berlin startup scene with lots of space to encourage collaboration and teamwork Let’s not forget the chance to join the next global giant in e-commerce
May 12, 2018
Full time
Wayfair Inc. (NYSE: W) is the leading furniture and home accessories e-commerce company. Wayfair generated $5.2 billion in net revenue for the twelve months ended March 31, 2018. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with operations throughout North America and Europe, the company employs more than 8,700 people. In our European headquarter in Berlin are working 580 passionate co-workers coming from over 30 different countries. Wayfair is growing and committed to hiring analytical, entrepreneurial, and results-oriented graduates to become the next generation of leaders across the business. These individuals will demonstrate their leadership skills, quantitative mindset, and will execute strategic and cross-functional projects for their respective teams. Successful candidates will be placed into key functions across the business dependent on a combination of interest, skills and experience. When applying, please indicate your top choices for functional areas of interest (in order of preference). If we notice a stronger fit for a team other than those indicated in the application, we will consider you for that as well. Functional Areas of Interest and potential team placements include: Category Management Although we currently only operate in Germany and UK, we aim to serve ultimately a population of 450 million and a land mass that is of the same scale as the United States. Our aim is to offer an unparalleled selection of great value products for the home and excellent customer service. Each Category Management team is responsible for profitably growing its portfolio by driving strategic initiatives and growth opportunities with suppliers. The teams align with external supplier partners and cross-functional internal teams to advance key business drivers, such as selection, pricing, operational performance, marketing promotions, and merchandising. Merchandising The merchandising department is responsible for the creation and maintenance of our product catalog. We add tens of thousands of new products each month both for limited-time events and for ongoing product selection. We also continually improve the catalog – fixing issues and increasing the content to improve customer experience in a joint effort with our suppliers. Our goal is to provide inspirational and engaging content to drive customer engagement and increase conversion. We also understand where the customer is shopping on site – where they are most/least engaged through the funnel, and we create customized landing pages based on an analytical approach, supported by new merchandising tools. Supply Chain Operations Wayfair’s Supply Chain Operations team is revolutionizing customer delivery experience through innovation. The team has a broad scope, including Supplier Performance and Operations Analytics. The team develops and executes data-driven transformational strategies to generate game-changing competitive advantage and enduring customer satisfaction. Roles are highly cross-functional and cover strategy, analytics, and hands on execution. Success relies on innovative problem solving, strong business acumen, quantitative skills, and collaboration with external and internal partners. At Wayfair, Supply Chain & Logistics is an area of strategic differentiation offering countless opportunities and rewarding experiences across career paths. Detailed responsibilities will vary by team; however typical responsibilities include: Managing communication with internal and external stakeholders Targeting opportunity areas and recommending solutions to drive results Using creative strategy and data to communicate efficiently Analyzing high level business trends to improve conversion on site Identify new, profitable opportunities for targeting and segmentation Driving negotiations Collaborating frequently with other Wayfair departments Researching categories and vendors to build out selection Running competitive landscape analysis Representing Wayfair at various offsite events such as trade shows Competitive shopping analysis Report on performance trends and improvements Qualifications: Strong academic background in a Business or Technical related field Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills and a desire to make processes better Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Fluency in English and German An entrepreneurial spirit and mindset Ability to multi-task, work in a team and thrive in a fast-paced environment Proficient with MS Office and especially MS Excel Enthusiastic, with proven ability to rapidly get up to speed with job knowledge And finally, our proposition to you! A competitive salary and bonus, and we share the company with you in stock units A company culture driven by pioneer-thinking and talent that crosses departments and hierarchies Great mentors and career development opportunities through our learn@work program We contribute to your gym membership and offer free Yoga classes, as well as Wellness Weeks with massages, workshops and other exciting events Of course fresh fruits, snacks & drinks every day! We’re in the heart of the Berlin startup scene with lots of space to encourage collaboration and teamwork Let’s not forget the chance to join the next global giant in e-commerce
