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Wayfair Entertainment Furniture Category Manager in Boston, Massachusetts
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">We’re seeking highly analytical, passionate, and self-motivated individuals to join our Entertainment Furniture Category Management team. This Category Manager will be responsible for growing Wayfair’s North American business, which includes tv stands & entertainment centers, coffee & cocktail tables, and end tables. As part of Category Management, this person will serve as the external and internal ambassador of the product categories we manage, mobilizing and coaching suppliers on how to grow their business on our sites, and leveraging internal partners to execute the strategic vision to win in the online home space.</span></h3>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Who We Are</span></h3>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Category Management team offers a unique opportunity to drive strategy for Wayfair’s largest product categories through tight internal and external partnership. We serve as ambassadors of the product categories we manage. We are at the forefront as Wayfair redefines the supplier experience as a platform, giving suppliers more data, more transparency, and more control while retaining the high-touch elements that make working with Wayfair exceptional. Internally, we leverage a diverse set of cross-functional partners to execute our strategic vision. As a Manager on the CM team, you will be expected to define overarching goals and strategy within your category, problem-solve, articulate and execute against tactical plans, and manage key business metrics. Members of the team must be able to expertly negotiate internally and externally, while also being effective project managers.</span></h3>
<h3><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">How is this opportunity unique?</span></em></h3>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Category Management team interacts with our suppliers every day. We like candidates with consultative mindsets who want to work with external partners. Collaborative partnerships are a hallmark of a relationship with Wayfair.</span></h3>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Wayfair is a data-driven environment. Candidates with experience using data to drive decision-making are great matches.</span></h3>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">We move fast and take risks. If you have experience at a start-up or in another fast-paced, risk-taking environment, you’d enjoy working at Wayfair. Be prepared to constantly evolve.</span></h3>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Strong communication is key. Category Managers have a 360° view into their suppliers and their category. You’ll need to be able to gain buy-in from senior leaders and cross-functional teams to accomplish your goals.</span></h3>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">We like to have fun. Our team takes time each month to celebrate our wins and toast our accomplishments. We foster an environment that values balance, and we encourage personal development by offering a broad spectrum of opportunities for continuous development and mentorship.</span></h3>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">What You'll Do</span></h3>
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<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Develop, refine and execute the Entertainment Furniture category plan to achieve revenue and profitability goals</span></h3>
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<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Build strong relationships with existing suppliers and execute negotiations to secure best pricing and promotional support</span></h3>
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<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Analyze data to strategize profit growth opportunities for the category and for specific supplier partners</span></h3>
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<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Advance catalog expansion by identifying selection gaps, prioritizing new item production, and developing relationships with target suppliers</span></h3>
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<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Identify sales, merchandising, and operational opportunities for the category and collaborate with internal teams to drive change (Planning, Advertising, Merchandising, Operations, PR, Finance, Customer Service, Business Intelligence)</span></h3>
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<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Analyze and anticipate competitor marketing, selection, and pricing strategy</span></h3>
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<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Attend tradeshows to visit key suppliers (4-6 times per year)</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br><br></span></h3>
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<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">What You'll Need</span></h3>
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<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">5+ years of ecommerce, corporate retail, or management consulting experience, preferred</span></h3>
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<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Articulate and persuasive communication skills, both written and verbal</span></h3>
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<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">A track record of successful negotiation and relationship management skills</span></h3>
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<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">An ability to hit the ground running – a confident, entrepreneurial self-starter</span></h3>
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<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Demonstrated senior presence, recognized as an effective manager</span></h3>
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<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">An ability to manage and prioritize projects and to delegate tasks appropriately</span></h3>
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<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Innovative problem-solving skills – dissect and determine root causes of problems and implement solutions</span></h3>
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<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Proven experience of taking on big challenges and delivering despite obstacles and limited resources</span></h3>
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<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience managing others, preferred</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span></li>
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