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Wayfair; Helena (MT); Remote; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayfair Professional is seeking a highly analytical Senior Category Associate to join the Education Department Management team. You will work with suppliers on our platform, identify new supplier and brand opportunities, and represent Wayfair Professional in external negotiations with partners and vendors.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams—sales, branding, marketing, and services—to develop K-12 offerings and long-term strategy, ensuring strong catalog merchandising and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with suppliers as they conduct business on our platform.
• Identify new suppliers and brand opportunities for Wayfair Professional.
• Represent Wayfair Professional in external negotiations with partners and suppliers.
• Collaborate with sales, branding, and marketing teams to support education-focused initiatives.
• Develop K-12 offerings and contribute to long-term education strategy.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

Senior Category Associate
Salary: $20-30/Hour
Company: Wayfair
Location: USA
Educational Requirements: Bachelor's Degree
Full Job Description: We are looking for a highly analytical, motivated and driven individual to join the Education Department Management team at Wayfair Professional, the B2B arm of Wayfair. Wayfair Professional is a fast-growing company built solely for profit, with a mission to be the #1 destination for all furniture, building materials and equipment purchases for all businesses in our 7 verticals: Office Business, Entrepreneur, Interior Design , accommodation, facilities. management. , Education and Food. The Education Vertical serves K-12 schools, preschools and higher education institutions, and aims to provide our customers with unbeatable selection, competitive pricing, sales and dedicated service. it to, and delivery experience. You will be responsible for working with suppliers as they conduct business on our platform, identify new suppliers and brand opportunities, represent Wayfair Professional in external negotiations with partners and suppliers, working with many employees (sales and services, branding, marketing). , site navigation, premium catalog merchandising, to name a few!) to achieve broader goals. You will also work closely with our K-12 Manager to develop our K-12 offerings (e.g. brand, brand, marketing) and develop our long-term strategy. We welcome applications from high caliber professionals who enjoy digging into data to solve problems, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy working collaboratively. , analyzing and processing.

Who we are

The B2B Brand Management team provides a unique opportunity to drive Wayfair Professional's customer segment and product strategy through internal and external relationships. We know our customers first hand (either talking to them on calls or hearing their feedback indirectly through our sales team) and serve as ambassadors for the product range. we are in control. We are leading the way for the industry to redefine the supplier experience as a platform, providing suppliers with data, more insight and more control as they manage the things that matter most. 'that makes us work with us in a special way. Internally, we work with a variety of partners to achieve our vision. In a role within Wayfair's B2B brand management team, you will set goals and overall strategy within your team and team, solve problems, articulate and execute strategic plans, manage key business metrics and execute work and work groups. Team members must be able to communicate effectively internally and externally, as they are effective project managers.

How special is this opportunity?

The department management team interacts daily with our suppliers. We like consultants who want to work with external partners. Collaborative relationships are hallmarks of partnership with Wayfair. B2B group management focuses on specific customer segments in addition to categories. Therefore, you will need to work closely with our business partners to better understand your customers and their needs. Wayfair is a data-driven environment. Candidates with experience using data to guide decision making are ideal candidates. We move fast and take risks. If you have experience in a startup or other fast-paced, high-risk environment, you'll want to work at Wayfair. Always be ready to start. Strong communication is essential. Section members have a 360 view of their suppliers and their group. You will be able to get buy-in from senior management and team members working to achieve your goals. We like to have fun. Our team takes time each month to celebrate our victories and celebrate our achievements. We foster an environment that values balance and we support personal development by providing a variety of opportunities for ongoing development and guidance.

What makes our team different?

Wayfair's Professional Education Management team focuses on growing businesses in the K-12 and early education sectors. We work with multiple teams such as sales, marketing, site navigation, premium content marketing and other teams across the Wayfair ecosystem to make data-driven decisions and to deliver a great customer experience. The faculty member can expect to work with 10+ vendors in K-12 and early education, attend 2-4 trade shows per year, and focus on winning in public, private and K-12 charter schools.