Salesperson for Retail Sales

Sales Assistant

At Design Within Reach, home comes first. For us, that means exceptionally crafted, built-to-last, and beautifully designed furnishings. Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. Being a part of Design Within Reach means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. 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.

Are you passionate about design and looking to break into the interior design or retail industry? Come join our team at Design Within Reach, as a Sales Assistant a great entry point to learn, grow, and build your career.

Competitive hourly pay and quarterly bonus potential

• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave
• Store Hours: Open daily, Sunday through Saturday (weekend and holiday availability required)

About the Role: As a Sales Assistant, you'll support the team and clients by helping with day-to-day operations in the store. You'll gain hands-on experience in sales support, customer service, inventory, and visual merchandising. This is a support role, ideal for someone early in their career who's eager to learn and grow in a creative, design-focused environment. You'll report to the Assistant Manager and work closely with our sales and visual teams.

Support the team with order processing, delivery coordination, and client follow-up

Help maintain the store's visual presentation and product displays

Assist with inventory of marketing materials, swatches, and office supplies

Learn about our products and design principles through training and team meetings

Communicate with clients via phone and email to provide helpful, friendly service

Interest in design, retail, or customer service

Previous retail or customer-facing experience is a plus, but not required

Comfortable using Mac OS, Microsoft Office, Gmail, and navigating websites

Willingness to learn systems like salesforce and design software (we'll train you!)

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. We're committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.