Design Consultant — Luxury Interiors & High Commission

Design Within Reach; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission on shipped items

Performance-based bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation

Commuter benefit

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts

Professional development

Job summary

Design Within Reach in Stamford, CT seeks a Design Specialist to blend design sensibility with consultative selling, delivering exceptional client experiences and representing iconic brands.

You’ll drive sales through personalized design consultations, build lasting relationships with clients and trade professionals, and manage the full client lifecycle using CRM tools, while maintaining store aesthetics.

Qualifications

• Design-savvy sales professional with a passion for modern interiors.
• Experience in retail sales, design consulting, or customer success is a plus.
• Background in interior design, architecture, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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, including revenue targets, conversion rates, and client retention metrics.
• Guide clients through product selection, space planning, and styling based on design expertise.
• Manage the full client lifecycle using CRM tools and outreach strategies to exceed sales goals.
• Maintain visual merchandising standards and contribute to store aesthetics.
• 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.

Skills

Design sensibility

Consultative selling

Relationship building

CRM proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

Interior design background

Tools

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Job description

Design Within Reach in Stamford, CT seeks a Design Specialist to blend design sensibility with consultative selling, delivering exceptional client experiences and representing iconic brands.

You’ll drive sales through personalized design consultations, build lasting relationships with clients and trade professionals, and manage the full client lifecycle using CRM tools, while maintaining store aesthetics.