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.
Responsibilities
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
Requirements
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!)
Able to lift up to 20 lbs and move items as needed
Who We Hire?
Benefits
Competitive hourly pay and quarterly bonus potentialComprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurancePaid vacation, holidays, and parental leaveCommuter benefits (up to $150/month)401(k) with 4% company matchEmployee discounts and more!Store Hours: Open daily, Sunday through Saturday (weekend and holiday availability required)Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offEquity / stock optionsPerformance bonusParental leave
Additional Information
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 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.
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.
Millerknoll · New York City, NY