Commercial Associate Intern - Summer 2027

Wayfair; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Wayfair is offering a 10-week Commercial Associate Intern program in Boston, MA. You’ll work on real projects that influence how Wayfair selects, prices, presents, and supports products for millions of customers.

Expect ownership of projects across Merchandising, Operations, Finance, Technology, and Supplier Management. This internship involves a hybrid schedule (in-office Monday-Thursday, one remote day) and opportunities to build practical skills with approved AI tools while contributing to

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree with expected completion between December 2027 and Summer 2028.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Experience with Excel or Google Sheets; advanced Excel not required.
• Must be returning to the course of study after internship.
• Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to identify opportunities and translate findings into recommendations.
• Own projects from problem definition through implementation and tracking.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Operations, Finance, Technology, and Supplier Management.
• Communicate insights clearly to leaders, suppliers, and partners.
• Support pricing, promotions, assortment, and supplier performance initiatives.
• Gather feedback to improve end-to-end processes.
• Use approved AI tools to automate repetitive tasks and boost efficiency.
• Adapt to changing priorities with attention to detail.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data-driven

Communication

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel/Google Sheets

Job description

Program Dates: June 1st - August 6th, 2027

Boston, MA

The base pay for this position is $25 per hour.

This is a Boston based opportunity with a 4 day in office expectation (Monday - Thursday) with 1 day remote (Friday).

At this time, Wayfair will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position for the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN.

Who We Are

Wayfair was selected as a top 100 Internship program for 2026 by Yello & WayUp! This list showcases the employers who went above and beyond for their interns in the past year. We take pride in delivering a best in-class experience!

Our 10-week summer internship program is designed to give you a feel for what it would be like to work at Wayfair as a full-time employee. You’ll be assigned real projects and contribute directly to your team’s goals and objectives.

As a Commercial Associate Intern, you will work on business-critical projects that influence how Wayfair selects, prices, presents, and supports products for millions of customers. You’ll be assigned real projects and contribute directly to your team’s goals and objectives.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of real work—not simply observe. Your projects may result in a new analytical tool, an improved process, a supplier recommendation, a pricing or promotional strategy, or changes to the products customers see on our site.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze business, customer, supplier, and product data to identify opportunities and translate findings into clear recommendations.
• Own projects from initial problem definition through implementation, tracking progress and measuring results.
• Collaborate with teams across Merchandising, Operations, Finance, Technology, and Supplier Management.
• Communicate insights and recommendations clearly to internal leaders, suppliers, and cross-functional partners.
• Support initiatives related to product assortment, pricing, promotions, product visibility, supplier performance, and process improvement.
• Gather and synthesize customer and supplier feedback to identify recurring issues and improve the end-to-end experience.
• Use approved AI tools and emerging technologies to improve analysis, automate repetitive work, and increase team efficiency.
• Adapt to changing priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail and follow-through.

What You’ll Need

Basic Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors degree with the expectation that degree will be obtained between December 2027 and Summer 2028.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Experience with Excel or Google Sheets; advanced technical expertise is not required.
• Must be returning to the course of study following completion of the internship.
• Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by Wayfair now or in the future. Visa sponsorship includes the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN.

Preferred Qualifications

• The ability to break down complex problems and determine what information is needed to solve them.
• Comfort working with data and drawing conclusions from quantitative information.
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.
• A track record of taking initiative and driving work forward with limited direction.
• The ability to collaborate effectively while also operating independently.
• Curiosity about customers, suppliers, technology, and how businesses grow.
• A willingness to learn new tools and use AI thoughtfully in day-to-day work.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment where priorities may change.

Possible Team Placements

Interns may be placed on one of the following teams based on business needs and candidate interests:

Category Management

Develop the strategic direction for Wayfair’s major product categories by partnering with suppliers and internal teams. Projects may focus on assortment, pricing, promotions, supplier performance, and customer experience.

North America/Europe Retail Tech Analytics

Build scalable tools, reporting, and data-driven insights that help Wayfair’s Global Supplier Organization improve processes and support supplier growth.

Physical Retail

Help expand Wayfair’s platform and brand portfolio- Including AllModern, Joss & Main, Birch Lane, and Perigold- into physical retail. Projects may involve customer experience, assortment, operating models, and integrated online-to-store experiences.

Global Partner Support

Improve the supplier experience through better processes, issue resolution, and self-service tools. The team partners with Merchandising, Finance, and Operations to reduce friction and enable supplier success.

Marketing

Marketing drives Wayfair’s profitable top-line revenue by mastering strategy, analytics, and operations across all major digital and offline advertising channels. This team utilizes big data to acquire and retain high-potential customers, collaborating across creative and technical functions to ensure every marketing investment maximizes business impact.

Why You’ll Love Wayfair

We’re committed to creating an experience that is meaningful, supportive, and designed to help you launch your career. During our 10-week summer internship program, you won’t just observe—you’ll take ownership of real projects, contribute to core business goals, and see your work directly impact the organization.

You’ll also get a firsthand look at what it’s like to build your career here, with opportunities to:

• Build Future-Ready Skills: Gain hands-on experience using modern technology platforms and approved AI tools, developing practical fluency for today’s tech landscape.
• Receive Dedicated Mentorship: Get regular 1:1 guidance and feedback from your manager, alongside personalized support from a formal mentor.
• Learn from Senior Leaders: Explore various career paths through open dialogues and Q&A sessions with Wayfair leadership.
• Tackle Real Challenges: Participate in an intern-wide innovation project to build your strategic thinking and creative problem-solving skills in high-growth areas.
• Grow Your Network: Connect with peers and colleagues through casual coffee chats, social gatherings, and professional development workshops.
• Make an Impact: Give back to local communities through organized volunteer opportunities and join intern-led social events.
• Experience Boston: Enjoy iconic city events with your cohort, including a Red Sox game and a Boston Harbor cruise.
• Enjoy Employee Perks: Take advantage of the Wayfair employee discount throughout your internship, as well as office amenities like our yoga studio, Peloton bikes, game rooms, free snacks and coffee.

Purpose & Inclusion At Wayfair

At Wayfair, we pride ourselves on fostering an environment where every individual experiences a fair and equitable employee journey. We are committed to developing targeted resources that raise awareness around inclusion and eliminate barriers, ensuring Wayfair provides a fair and inclusive workplace experience for everyone.

Social Impact & Responsibility

At Wayfair, we focus on helping people on their journey to home - specifically those who have lost their way from home. We do this by leveraging our best assets, such as collaborating with leading nonprofit organizations, coordinating in-kind product donations, empowering our employees to get involved through paid volunteer time off programs, and encouraging our customers to donate. This multi-faceted approach allows us to support communities in need in authentic ways that align with Wayfair's broader mission of helping everyone, anywhere create their sense of home.

Wayfair’s In-Office Policy

All Boston-based corporate employees will be in office in a hybrid capacity. Employees will work in the office on designated days, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and work remotely the other 1 day of the week.

Assistance For Individuals With Disabilities

Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by completing our Accomodations for Applicants form.

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About Wayfair Inc.

Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston, or 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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