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This position is a hybrid in-office role that works out of our Boston HQ. Monday-Thursday will be working in office and Friday is WFH. This is not a virtual / remote position.

Wayfair, one of the largest and most innovative destinations for home furnishings and décor, is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the senior leaders of our Legal and Finance teams. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role at one of Boston’s fastest-growing companies - partnering directly with dynamic leaders who are shaping the future of how people shop for their homes.

At Wayfair, our Executive Assistant team is the driving force behind our executives’ success. We are strategic partners who manage complex global calendars, coordinate seamless travel, and take ownership of cross-functional projects that move the business forward. We bridge teams, build strong relationships, and bring clarity and momentum to fast-moving initiatives. Above all, we are dedicated to empowering our executives and contributing to the overall growth and success of the company.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings exceptional organization, planning, and problem-solving skills, and approaches every challenge with curiosity, composure, and a sense of humor. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant ready to elevate their career and make a lasting impact at a company that’s redefining the home experience.

What You’ll Do:

+ Executive Partnership: Serve as a strategic partner to 3-5 senior leaders across the Enterprise organization, driving focus, efficiency, and impact through proactive support.

+ Calendar Management: Manage complex global calendars, balancing multiple time zones and priorities while anticipating needs and resolving conflicts before they arise.

+ Travel Coordination: Plan and execute detailed domestic and international travel, adapting swiftly to evolving schedules and ensuring seamless logistics.

+ Expense Management: Prepare and process monthly business expenses accurately and on time.

+ Event Planning: Partner with teams to plan and deliver impactful meetings, offsites, and events that foster alignment and connection.

+ Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build strong relationships, bridge teams, and drive clarity across global initiatives.

+ Customer Focus: Maintain a customer-centric approach, ask pertinent questions in meetings, and readily adapt to new challenges.

+ Teamwork & Administrative Coverage: Contribute to a collaborative EA community - sharing best practices and maintaining a proactive, solutions-driven attitude. Provide coverage for fellow EAs as needed, ensuring seamless continuity across leadership support.

+ Thriving in a Fast-Paced Environment: Excel in a dynamic, global workplace by managing multiple priorities with professionalism and composure.

What You’ll Need:

+ Experience: 3+ years of administrative experience, including 1+ years supporting Director-level leaders in a fast-paced, global environment.

+ Technical Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Google Enterprise Suite tools (Calendar, Mail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Meet).

+ Strategic Agility: Ability to anticipate needs, think several steps ahead, and pivot seamlessly as priorities shift.

+ Confidence & Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, give constructive pushback, and build trusted partnerships.

+ Attention to Detail: Meticulous organization, planning, and follow-through to ensure flawless execution.

+ Flexibility & Resilience: Comfort with ambiguity, adaptability to change, and a steady, positive presence under pressure.

+ Forward Thinking: A proactive mindset that anticipates what will drive success - for your executives and the broader team.

Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities

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 by completing our Accomodations for Applicants form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ElBqKaQYGR9j0NiQHQYCGbHkqKqN746Nk62pI32IyLU) .

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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.

Your personal data is processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice (https://www.wayfair.com/careers/privacy). If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights under applicable privacy and data protection laws, please contact us at [email protected].