Assistant Store Manager, Logistics & Inventory Operations - Wayfair Stores

Location: 3232 Lake Ave Suite 1, Wilmette, IL 60091

The salary range for this position is $57,000-$70,000 however, base pay offered may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 

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Overview:

As an Assistant Store Manager (ASM) of Logistics, you’ll take a leading role in bringing Wayfair’s retail vision to life within a high-performing, customer-centric environment. Reporting to the Department Manager, you will oversee critical store functions and assist across team verticals including operations, visual merchandising, and team development. Your focus is to ensure an exceptional customer experience, drive a high-performance team, and deliver on overall business targets.

This position balances strategic leadership (about 60%) with hands-on execution and tactical work (about 40%), requiring creativity, business acumen, and strong leadership. You’ll leverage data-driven insights to implement merchandising strategies, optimize store operations, and inspire your team to exceed expectations in every area, from sales to service. Your contributions will directly impact the store’s success by fostering a collaborative, customer-focused culture that reflects Wayfair’s values.

The ideal candidate thrives in leading large teams in a fast-paced environment, is skilled at balancing priorities, and has a proven track record of coaching, mentoring, and developing talent to achieve results. Join Wayfair to help lead, innovate, and shape the in-store experience as we redefine retail excellence.

What Does an Assistant Store Manager (ASM) Do?

• 🔄 Adapt Under Pressure: Manage competing priorities with poise and efficiency, ensuring smooth store operations and team productivity.
• 🏪 Demonstrate Operational Versatility: Oversee store functions such as sales performance, asset protection, safety compliance, and customer engagement. Serve as a keyholder to open or close the store as needed.
• 🎯 Execute Sales-Driven Leadership: Inspire, motivate, and lead teams using proven sales tactics to exceed performance goals.
• 📣 Coach and Develop Teams: Provide actionable feedback and in-the-moment coaching to all teams, ensuring adherence to Wayfair People Principles.
• 🤝 Lead a First-in-Class Customer Experience: Deliver authentic, knowledgeable, and friendly service by collaborating with all teams and leveraging product expertise.
• 📅 Organizational Proficiency: Effectively organize in-store teams to execute priorities with strong planning and communication skills.
• 📊 Analytical Thinking: Interpret sales trends and data to solve problems and drive business growth.
• 💡 Embrace Innovation: Share ideas to improve operations while adapting to evolving product selections, promotions, and priorities.
• 📦 Drive Inventory and Pricing Accuracy: Oversee inventory tracking and pricing audits to maintain operational efficiency and compliance.
• 🖥️ Utilize Technology Effectively: Quickly learn and use software and digital tools, including mobile apps and communication platforms.

 

You’ll Thrive in This Role if You Have:

• 🎯 Leadership Experience: 1+ year leading teams of 10-30+ people.
• 🚀 Team Motivation: 2+ years motivating high-performing teams, preferably in visual merchandising and brand presentation (store leader, manager, or trainer roles).
• 🏡 Retail Background: 3+ years of retail experience, ideally in home goods, furnishings, or interior design.
• 📦 Inventory & Logistics: Experience managing shipments, quality checks, inventory organization, and returns/exceptions handling.
• 🔧 Operational Skills: Comfortable coordinating furniture assembly and overseeing reverse logistics.
• 💰 Pricing & Audits: Experience verifying pricing accuracy and conducting regular audits.
• 📅 Schedule Flexibility: Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
  
  

Additional Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• 💪 Physical Activity: Frequent standing, walking, and reaching with hands and arms; occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, and crawling.
• 🧎 Mobility & Movement: Frequent stooping, kneeling, and crouching throughout the day.
• 📦 Lifting Ability: Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs regularly.
• 👀 Vision Requirements: Includes close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• 🌡️ Temperature Flexibility: Comfortable in environments with varying temperature conditions.
• 🔊 Noise Tolerance: Occasional exposure to moderate noise levels and physical activity.
• ⚠️ Safety Awareness: Minimal exposure to workplace or environmental hazards—must adhere to all safety protocols.

 

What are the Benefits*?

• 💰 Competitive Pay & Bonus: Earn competitive compensation with regular opportunities for performance-based increases and bonus potential.
• 🚀 Career Growth: Access professional development and advancement opportunities to help you grow with us.
• 🩺 Health Benefits from Day One: Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage starts on your first day.
• 🌴 Time to Recharge: Start accruing paid time off immediately—because work-life balance matters.
• 💼 401(k) with Company Match: We’ll match up to 4% to help you plan for your future.
• 🎓 Tuition Reimbursement: Eligible after 6 months of employment—learn, grow, and get support along the way.
• 🛒 Wayfair Employee Discount: Save big on the pieces you love—plus get 10% off at our in-store restaurant 🍽️.
• 👶 Parental Leave Options: Choose from paid and unpaid leave plans to support your growing family.
• ✨ And So Much More*: We’ve got more good stuff where that came from! NOTE: our full-time roles receive the full benefits package above, while part-time or seasonal team members may have modified offerings. Your recruiter or in-store team can help with any questions!