Design‑Driven Sales Consultant

Herman Miller; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, holidays, and parental"

401(k) with 4% company match

Commuter benefits up to $150/month

Generous employee discounts

Job summary

Herman Miller in Palo Alto is seeking a Sales & Design Specialist to blend design sensibility with consultative selling, guiding clients through personalized spaces that support wellness and productivity.

This role emphasizes building relationships, educating clients via demonstrations, and collaborating with the Architecture & Design community; must be able to work weekends and extend hours; strong product knowledge and premium store experience required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in retail sales, interior design, or client-facing design consultation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and design/rendering tools.
• Ability to lift/move items over 20 lbs and adhere to safety protocols.
• Weekend, holiday, and extended hours availability.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and educate clients through in-store demonstrations and personalized consultations.
• Design tailored solutions that align with clients’ needs, preferences, and wellness goals.
• Drive sales by building strong client relationships and proactively following up on leads.
• Collaborate with the A&D (Architecture & Design) community to grow brand awareness and partnerships.
• Maintain visual merchandising standards and ensure a premium store experience.
• Process transactions and manage orders with accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Retail sales experience

Interior design

Client-facing design consultation

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office

Design/rendering tools

Job description

Herman Miller in Palo Alto is seeking a Sales & Design Specialist to blend design sensibility with consultative selling, guiding clients through personalized spaces that support wellness and productivity.

This role emphasizes building relationships, educating clients via demonstrations, and collaborating with the Architecture & Design community; must be able to work weekends and extend hours; strong product knowledge and premium store experience required.