Sales & Design Specialist
Company: DESIGN WITHIN REACH
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: September 28, 2024
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Job Description:
Why join us? At Design Within Reach, home comes first. We
believe in creating and sourcing pieces that move with you and are
meant to be enjoyed over a lifetime from home to home, generation
to generation. For us, that means exceptionally crafted,
built-to-last, and beautifully designed furnishings. Our purpose is
to design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive
toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of Design Within
Reach means being a part of something larger than your work team,
or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century.
And our success allows Design Within Reach to support causes that
align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable,
equitable, and beautiful future for everyone. Our Sales & Design
Specialist receives a competitive base rate and a no-cap commission
on your items that are shipped. You will also be eligible for our
comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and
vision insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, parental leave,
commuter benefit up to $150 per month, 401k w/4% match, employee
discounts, and more. Studio Hours: Sunday through Saturday About
this Opportunity: Do you have a passion for interior design and
enjoy building relationships in the local design community, then
our Design Within Reach Studio is the place for you. Our Sales &
Design Specialist are product and sales experts who work to tell
the story behind our iconic products by esteemed designers such as
Charles and Ray Eames and Jens Risom as well as leading
manufacturers like HermanMiller and Knoll. You will work
strategically to expand your client's connection to our brand and
facilitate outreach in your local design community. As a Sales &
Design Specialist you will report to the Studio General Manager.
What you'll do: You'll have opportunities to: Grow your business
through outreach and networking within the local design community.
Utilize company programs and tools to manage the full client
lifecycle to meet and exceed your sales goals. Assist in
maintaining the Studio's design and visual standards using
merchandising guidelines. Facilitate the Design Within Reach client
experience and become an expert on educating clients on each
product's story and details. Attending Studio meetings, product
trainings, and utilizing the Design Within Reach website and
catalog to increase product and design knowledge as well as
industry awareness. Travel for in-home client consultations and
visits to local trade professionals. Does this sound like you? This
might be you if you have the following: Background in retail sales
or customer success preferred. Background in interior design
preferred. Ability to identify client needs, problem solve,
communicate with internal and external parties both verbally and in
writing explaining product features and benefits. Experience with a
POS system and proficiency with MS Office software, web navigation
and 3D rendering programs preferred. Able to routinely move objects
weighing over 20 pounds and to understand safety requirements. Who
We Hire? Simply put, we hire everyone. Design Within Reach is
comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and
expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from
every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring
your whole self to work. We're committed to equal opportunity
employment, including veterans and people with disabilities. This
organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility
Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within
45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We
encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s)
expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We
frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective
candidates to check back often for new postings. MillerKnoll
complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable
accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If
reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job
application or interview process, to perform essential job
functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of
employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at
careers_help@millerknoll.com. Employment Type: Full Time
Keywords: DESIGN WITHIN REACH, Charlotte , Sales & Design Specialist, Sales , Charlotte, North Carolina
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