Product Merchandising Manager
This is a hybrid role based out of our Boston office (4 days / week in office, 1 day / week remote). Wayfair will not sponsor applicants for this position for the following work visas : F1-OPT, STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN.
Wayfair is looking for a Product Merchandising Manager to lead strategic site experience initiatives across our digital storefront. In this role, you'll own a major portion of our product catalog and will be responsible for building and optimizing how products are presented, filtered, and discovered across Wayfair.com. You'll serve as the go-to person for both business insights and execution excellence within your vertical, acting as a strategic thought partner to category management, product, and analytics. You'll manage and develop a team of high-performing merchandising associates and oversee projects designed to improve discoverability, conversion, and the customer experience. You'll leverage site performance data and customer behavior signals to drive meaningful change, with the autonomy to test, iterate, and scale best-in-class merchandising practices across your categories.
What You'll Do
- Own the merchandising strategy and execution for a major vertical or category group, overseeing both day-to-day maintenance and longer-term site experience innovation.
- Coach, mentor, and manage a team of merchandising associates, helping them grow through feedback, development, and stretch opportunities.
- Develop and execute roadmap initiatives that improve product discovery, filtering, category clarity, and conversion.
- Partner cross-functionally with Category Management, Product, Analytics, and Engineering to build a cohesive shopping journey and customer experience.
- Analyze site metrics and customer behavior to identify high-impact merchandising opportunities and develop data-informed business cases for action.
- Lead A / B tests and merchandising pilots that challenge the status quo, with a focus on measurable outcomes.
- Communicate merchandising insights and performance trends with stakeholders and leadership to drive alignment and visibility.
- Serve as a merchandising advocate and voice of the customer within your vertical, identifying gaps and surfacing long-term opportunities.
What You'll Need
5+ years of experience in digital merchandising, product management, site experience, or a related fieldBachelor's degree (or equivalent experience)Excellent communication, presentation, and cross-functional influence skillsProven leadership experience managing and developing a teamHighly organized and process-driven, with a demonstrated ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environmentStrong analytical skills; comfort working with data sets to inform decisionsComfortable evaluating trade-offs and making strategic decisionsFamiliarity with technical tools and platforms; experience with SQL, Google BigQuery, or data visualization tools (Looker, Tableau, etc.) is a plusA proactive mindset with a bias toward ownership and continuous improvementBenefits & Perks - US
Full health benefits available (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA / FSA) on day one for eligible employees.No-cost access to 2nd.MD, a virtual expert medical consultation and navigation service.Global Traveler Health Insurance through GeoBlue.24 / 7 access to mental, financial, physical and emotional wellbeing support, plus an enhanced offering of therapy and coaching.Automatic enrollment into Basic Life and Accidental Death & Disability Insurance.401(k) matching with immediate vesting.Paid Parental Leave, Surrogacy & Adoption Reimbursement and Caregiver Services.Tuition Reimbursement.Wayfair Employee Discount.Gym / Fitness Discounts (Wellhub and varying regional memberships).Exclusive access to thousands of perks & discounts through BenefitHub.Yearly match up to $500 for personal donations made by employees to registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits.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.
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