Sales & Design Specialist - Charlotte

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.