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Wayfair ACQ Associate, Hangzhou in Shanghai, China
What You'll Do
Execute the steps necessary to setup business development conversations with suppliers on Wayfair
Communicating with suppliers (email, phone) as needed throughout setup process
Managing relationships with our external partners who provide supplier leads and resources for suppliers
Problem solve challenges or trends as they arise
Report on progress of the Acquisition team, including successes and learnings
Work with cross-functional teams to drive a better supplier experience
Influence the strategy and planning for the Asia-based Supplier Acquisition team
What You'll Need
0-2 years out of undergrad with relevant work or internship experience (strong preference for experience within an e-commerce organization)
Fluency in English both written and verbal
Ability to communicate and feel comfortable speaking directly with owners and executives of large companies
Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results
A highly curious self-starter capable of achieving goals in an unstructured environment. Hustle is vital
Collaborative by nature; ability to build relationships and buy-in to drive change effectively in a positive manner
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
Analytical thinker who looks for and finds answers in the data
Ability to “hit the ground running” – a self-starter capable of achieving specific targets
An entrepreneurial spirit and mindset
Familiarity with MS Excel, Powerpoint, & SQL.
What You'll Do
Execute the steps necessary to setup business development conversations with suppliers on Wayfair
Communicating with suppliers (email, phone) as needed throughout setup process
Managing relationships with our external partners who provide supplier leads and resources for suppliers
Problem solve challenges or trends as they arise
Report on progress of the Acquisition team, including successes and learnings
Work with cross-functional teams to drive a better supplier experience
Influence the strategy and planning for the Asia-based Supplier Acquisition team
What You'll Need
0-2 years out of undergrad with relevant work or internship experience (strong preference for experience within an e-commerce organization)
Fluency in English both written and verbal
Ability to communicate and feel comfortable speaking directly with owners and executives of large companies
Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results
A highly curious self-starter capable of achieving goals in an unstructured environment. Hustle is vital
Collaborative by nature; ability to build relationships and buy-in to drive change effectively in a positive manner
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
Analytical thinker who looks for and finds answers in the data
Ability to “hit the ground running” – a self-starter capable of achieving specific targets
An entrepreneurial spirit and mindset
Familiarity with MS Excel, Powerpoint, & SQL.
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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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