Hybrid Specialist, Visual Merchandising ID-16063

May 27, 2025

Specialist, Visual Merchandising (Full-Time) - Wayfair stores

Location: 3232 Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091

The pay of this position is $19.00/hr

Brief Overview of Position

Wayfair's Physical Retail team is reinventing the shopping experience for Home, curating our portfolio of furniture, decor, housewares, and home improvement categories into one store- come be a part of it! The Visual Specialist role is responsible for the execution of all in-store Visual Merchandising initiatives (e.g. Presentation, Marketing/Signage, Merchandise Flow, Visual Operations) as we bring the in-store experience for the Wayfair brand to life.

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Essential Functions

Execute Visual Merchandising tasks such as floorsets, signage and marketing placement, lighting installations, maintaining company visual standards, basic electrical wiring and wallpapering as needed.
Collaborate effectively with teammates in all departments to share knowledge regarding Visual Merchandising standards and efficiencies, floorset execution, daily maintenance and adapting presentations based on sell-through and sales opportunities.
Complete daily and weekly store walk-throughs to ensure all presentations meet Wayfair standards while using the Visual Merchandising Checklist to create a strategic plan for addressing opportunities.
Deliver results with agility and a sense of urgency when executing all Visual Merchandising tasks.
Use good judgment when adapting the merchandising of presentations to support inventory replenishment and drive sales while aligning with seasonal strategies and Wayfair standards.
Bring a willingness to share ideas in order to innovate and improve Visual Merchandising and operational processes in all departments throughout the store.
Be open to receiving feedback and direction from store leaders around brand presentation to deliver Wayfair standards on a daily basis.
Provide an authentic and friendly customer experience that exemplifies the Wayfair commitment to relentless customer focus.
Engage in a high energy, focused and dynamic work environment where there can be rapid changes in products, promotions and store operations.

Experience Qualifications

1-3 years Visual Merchandising experience in a retail setting. Required
1-3 years Retail experience; preferably in a home or furnishings space. Interior design, furniture or home goods experience preferred. Preferred
1-3 years Reading, interpreting and executing a sales floor design layout map or basic planogram. Preferred

Skills and Abilities

Passion for exceeding sales targets through Visual Merchandising. (High proficiency)
Passion for operational excellence, great Customer Service and consistent efficiencies to meet company goals. (High proficiency)
Track record of thriving in a fast paced and changing environment while demonstrating professional maturity. (Medium proficiency)
Strong organization, self-motivation, communication and relationship management skills. (High proficiency)
Technical acumen to learn necessary software; proficiency in Google Suites and/or Microsoft Office applications preferred. (Medium proficiency)
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and some holidays. (High proficiency)

Physical Demands

Stationary Position - Constantly
Move/Traverse - Constantly
Stationary Position/Seated - Rarely
Transport/Lifting - Occasionally (50lbs)
Transport/Carrying - Occasionally (50lbs)
Exerting Force/Pushing - Occasionally (50lbs)
Exerting Force/Pulling - Occasionally (50lbs)
Ascend/Descend - Occasionally (50lbs)
Balancing - Occasionally
Position Self/Stooping - Frequently
Position Self/Kneeling - Frequently
Position Self/Crouching - Frequently
Position Self/Crawling - Occasionally
Reaching - Occasionally
Handling - Frequently
Grasping - Frequently
Feeling - Frequently
Communicate/Talking - Constantly
Communicate/Hearing - Constantly
Repetitive Motions - Frequently
Coordination - Frequently

About Wayfair Inc.

Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.

No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Your personal data is processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice (https://www.wayfair.com/careers/privacy). If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights under applicable privacy and data protection laws, please contact us at dataprotectionofficer@wayfair.com.

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