Marketing Merchandising

Wayfair; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayfair is looking for an Associate in Marketing Merchandising to enhance product selection and drive engagement through data-driven strategies. This role involves developing assortments for campaigns, analyzing performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills and a passion for merchandising in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Wayfair Employee Discount

Private Medical Care

Dental Care

Gym Membership

Tuition Reimbursement

25 Days starting Holiday

Pension

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• 1.5-3 years of experience in buying/merchandising, e-commerce, or retail.
• Proficiency in analyzing large data sets.
• Strong aesthetic sense for product curation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute curated product assortments for campaigns.
• Analyze campaign and product performance for insights.
• Monitor consumer trends and competitive activity.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Data-driven mindset

Trend awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Brand, Business, or Economics

Tools

Excel

Google BigQuery

Job description

Wayfair is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Associate, Marketing Merchandising to join our UK Marketing Merchandising team. This team is responsible for shaping a best-in-class merchandising experience by strategically selecting and presenting products that align with market trends, customer preferences, and business objectives across multiple channels - including TV, onsite, social media, email, and out-of-home (OOH) marketing.

As an Associate, Marketing Merchandising, you will support the development and execution of assortment and merchandising strategies for key promotional and brand campaigns. You will work cross-functionally to ensure seamless execution, leveraging data insights to curate high-impact product selections that enhance customer engagement and drive business performance. This role requires a creative eye, strong analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What You’ll Do

Assortment Strategy & Execution

• Develop and execute curated product assortments for key promotional and brand campaigns within project timelines
• Align merchandising initiatives with business priorities, customer preferences, and seasonal trends.
• Address tactical and operational challenges to ensure seamless merchandising execution.
• Collaborate with Category Management and Pricing teams to integrate sales insights, optimize product selections, and identify growth opportunities.

Performance Analysis & Optimization

• Analyze campaign and product performance to generate insights, refine strategies, and enhance future curated assortments.
• Ensure quality assurance for all merchandise assets, maintaining accuracy and recommending improvements as needed.
• Conduct post-campaign reviews to identify key learnings and drive continuous improvement.

Market Research & Trend Forecasting

• Monitor consumer trends, competitive activity, and industry shifts to refine Wayfair’s merchandising strategy.
• Utilize data-driven insights to enhance curation tactics and optimize category performance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Merchandising Initiatives

• Assist in developing and executing curated events and cross-functional merchandising initiatives, including event tracking, content management, merchandising curation, and “New In” strategy.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Brand, Creative, Promotions, and Category Management teams to refine Wayfair’s merchandising approach.
• Ensure merchandising strategies align with business objectives, seasonal trends, and customer insights.

Process Improvement & Operational Efficiency

• Optimize merchandising workflows to enhance efficiency and streamline operations.
• Implement best practices to improve the speed, accuracy, and effectiveness of marketing merchandising.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure seamless collaboration and stakeholder alignment.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Brand, Business, Economics, or a related field, with 1.5-3 years of experience in buying / merchandising, e-commerce, or retail.
• Ability to translate brand vision, customer insights, and financial objectives into effective product assortments and seamless execution.
• Data-driven mindset, with expertise in analyzing large data sets and deriving actionable insights.
• Strong aesthetic sense and trend awareness to drive high-quality product curation.
• Passion for industry trends, product design, and home decorating is a plus.
• Proven project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, fostering strong cross-functional partnerships.
• Proficiency in Excel, Looker, Google BigQuery (GBQ), or similar performance tracking tools is a plus.
• Fluency in English

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to be at the intersection of creative curation and data-driven decision-making. You will play an integral role in shaping Wayfair’s promotional and brand merchandising strategy, ensuring our product selections resonate with customers and drive business impact.

If you are passionate about merchandising, analytical problem-solving, and delivering an exceptional customer experience, we’d love to hear from you!

Benefits Include: Wayfair Employee Discount, Benefits Hub, Private Medical Care, Dental Care, Gym Membership, Tuition Reimbursement, 25 Days starting Holiday (with tenure entitlement) + Bank Holidays, Pension, cycle to work scheme.

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.

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