Full Time Visual Merchandising Specialist 

Location: Wilmette, IL

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. We are seeking a driven individual with a strong skillset in Visual Merchandising, interpreting floorsets and basic planogram directives, ensuring in-store presentations align with the seasonal strategy for the Wayfair organization, communication, time-management, driving results with the ability to pivot based on business needs. This position will play a significant role in helping build and shape the internal Visual Merchandising team structure and execution of processes for all future Wayfair stores. This position will report directly to the Visual Merchandise Lead & Visual Merchandise Manager.

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