Assistant Store Manager, Logistics

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. 

 

Overview:

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

This position blends strategic leadership (approx 60%) with hands-on execution and tactical (approx 40%) requiring a balance of 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 the brand’s values.

The ideal candidate thrives in leading large teams, in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. They should be excited to excel while balancing priorities, and have 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 the definition of retail excellence.

 

What Does an Assistant Store Manager (ASM) Do?

• Adapt Under Pressure: Excel in managing competing priorities, navigating high-pressure situations with poise and efficiency, and ensuring seamless store operations and team productivity.
• Demonstrate Operational Versatility: Demonstrate expertise in overseeing store functions, including sales performance, asset protection, safety compliance, and customer engagement, from opening through closing of daily store operations. Serve as a keyholder to help open or close the store as needed.
• Execute Sales-Driven Leadership: Leverage a deep understanding of proactive sales environments and proven tactics to strategically inspire, motivate, and lead teams to exceed performance goals and deliver exceptional results.
• Coach and Develop Teams: You’ll embody strong leadership and professional maturity while providing actionable feedback and guidance across all teams to drive strong business results and foster associate growth. This will also include accountability conversations and coaching in-the-moment to ensure all team members meet expectations and demonstrate the Wayfair People Principles at all times.
• Lead a First-in-Class Experience: Represent a deep understanding of Wayfair’s customer-first commitment through product knowledge to assist customers, collaborate with all teams, and deliver an authentic, friendly, and memorable shopping experience.
• Possess Organizational Proficiency: Show high proficiency in organization, planning, communication, and relationship management abilities, with a talent for appropriately organizing in-store teams to execute against priorities.

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret sales trends, evaluate data, and implement strategies to drive business growth and strategically problem solve.

• Embrace Innovation: Bring energy and creativity to the role by sharing ideas to improve operations within our operating guardrails to help enhance brand recognition, product presentation, and adapt to a fast-paced environment with evolving selection, promotions, and competing priorities.

What are the Specific Responsibilities of a Logistics ASM?

• Inventory Accuracy: Maintain accurate tracking and organization of inventory across the sales floor and back of house, ensuring optimal stock levels and operational efficiency. You will also coordinate your teams to oversee furniture assembly.
• Price and Audit Management: Verify product pricing accuracy and conduct regular audits to identify and address discrepancies, ensuring compliance and consistency.
• Inbound and Receiving Operations: Oversee incoming shipments, including product quality and quantity verification, accurate inventory counts, and timely stock integration.
• Returns and Exception Management: Manage the returns process, addressing inventory discrepancies and ensuring proper documentation, restocking, or disposal of items as needed.
• Picking and Fulfillment Coordination: Supervise the picking and preparation of items for the sales floor, minimizing errors and ensuring timely replenishment.
• Outbound and Reverse Logistics: Coordinate the efficient dispatch of goods and returns to meet Wayfair Global Supply Chain standards.
• Utilize Technological Competency: Quickly learn software, technology, or new platforms effectively, including mobile apps, portable devices, Google Workspace, and/or intraoffice communication tools.

What are the Job Requirements?

• 1+ year of previous experience leading a team (10-30+ individuals)
• 2+ years of previous leadership experience motivating a team of high performers to achieve strong business results through Visual Merchandising and Brand Presentation (such as a store leader, manager, or trainer.)
• 3+ years of prior retail experience (preference for home, furnishing, and interior design spaces.) 
• You will be required to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Additional Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• Physical Demands
• Frequent movement including standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs
• Frequent repetitive motions and coordination
• Constant handling, grasping, and communication (talking/hearing)
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs, ladders, and balance
• Ability to use a variety of hand-held tools (such as, but not limited to, wire cutter, wire strippers, screwdrivers, hammer, measuring tape, leveler, drill).
  
  
• Working Environment
• Some exposure to cold, heat, and humidity
• Occasional noise and vibrations
• Minimal hazards and seasonal temperature changes

 

What are the Benefits*?

• Competitive pay
• Bonus eligibility 
• Career development opportunities
• Health, vision, & dental insurance coverages (start on day one)
• Paid time off (start accruing time immediately)
• 401(k) with company match (up to 4%) 
• Eligible tuition reimbursement (after 6 months of employment)
• Wayfair Employee discount
• Discount at instore dining cafe
• Paid / unpaid parental leave options
• Regular upskilling and trainings for your continued development

Career advancement opportunities and much more!
*Full Benefits as outlined above are based on full-time employment status, these may vary or change for part-time or seasonal status employees. Detailed benefit guides will be issued to anyone who is offered a position with Wayfair for further insights into all of the great offerings available. If you’re curious to learn more about a specific benefit detail, your recruiter or a member of our team onsite can help with this information!