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Wayfair Working Student / Internship in Profit Management (m/f/x) in Berlin, Germany
<p>Wayfair believes everyone should live in a home they love. Through technology and innovation, Wayfair makes it possible for shoppers to quickly and easily find exactly what they want from a selection of millions of items across home furnishings, décor, home improvement, housewares and more. Committed to delighting its customers every step of the way, Wayfair is reinventing the way people shop for their homes - from product discovery to final delivery.</p>
<p>The Pricing & Profit Management Team is responsible for driving growth by controlling Wayfair’s dynamic pricing and consumer price reception to manage the delicate tradeoff between short and long term profitability. The team serves as a centralizing force across Category Management, Finance, Marketing, Product, and Merchandising to manage the day to day business.<br><br>We are looking for candidates who have a strong business sense, excel in critical thinking, and like to uncover the root causes of business challenges. They analyze and manipulate terabyte datasets to generate business insights and optimize business performance via pricing performance. </p>
<p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Leverage data-driven analyses and innovative approaches to drive results for internal and external business partners</li>
<li>Analyze Wayfair’s growth strategy and competitive positioning</li>
<li>Gain exposure to the technology and ecommerce space</li>
<li>Develop hands-on analytical and technical skills </li>
<li>Work closely with core business functions to drive impact and results </li>
<li>Quantify the direct impact of pricing and short/long term investments</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Degree in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Business, or other specializations with heavy quantitative focus</li>
<li>Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills and a desire to improve processes</li>
<li>Strong communication and teamwork skills</li>
<li>Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment</li>
<li>Advanced proficiency with Excel and SQL </li>
<li>Enthusiastic, with proven ability to quickly get up to speed</li>
</ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong data-stringify-type="bold">About Wayfair Inc.</strong></p>
<p>Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston or Berlin, 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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
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