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Design Within Reach

Design Specialist - Flatiron

Design Within Reach, New York, New York, us, 10261

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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.

What We Offer

Competitive hourly base with uncapped commission on shipped items

Performance‑based bonus plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

Commuter benefit up to $150/month

401(k) with 4% company match

Generous employee discounts

Ongoing professional development opportunities

About the Role As a Design Specialist, you’ll blend your design sensibility with consultative selling skills to deliver exceptional client experiences. You’ll represent legendary designers like Charles and Ray Eames and brands such as Herman Miller and Knoll, while building lasting relationships with clients and the local design community. You’ll report directly to the General Manager and play a key role in driving the store’s success.

What You’ll Do

Drive sales by delivering personalized design consultations and solutions that meet client needs

Build and maintain relationships with clients, trade professionals, and the local design community

Meet and exceed sales performance goals, consistently achieving key performance indicators (KPIs) including revenue targets, conversion rates, and client retention metrics

Leverage your design expertise to guide clients through product selection, space planning, and styling

Manage the full client lifecycle using CRM tools and outreach strategies to exceed sales goals

Maintain visual merchandising standards and contribute to the overall aesthetic of the store

Stay current on product knowledge, design trends, and industry developments through training and self‑study

Conduct in‑home consultations and attend off‑site meetings with trade clients as needed

What We’re Looking for

A design‑savvy sales professional with a passion for modern interiors

Experienced in retail sales, design consulting, or customer success (preferred)

Background in interior design, architecture, or related field (preferred)

Skilled in client needs assessment, problem‑solving, and relationship building

Proficient with Microsoft Office, and design tools (e.g., SketchUp, AutoCAD, or similar)

Able to lift 20+ lbs and work in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment

Compensation Compensation range for this role is $24.00 - $26.00. Relevant salary considerations will include candidate qualifications and experience, other business/organizational needs and market factors. You may also be eligible to receive a geographic premium, annual discretionary incentive and equity awards which are subject to the rules governing these programs.

Equal Opportunity Employment Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. 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. MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

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