Design-Driven Sales Specialist in Modern Interiors

Knoll Inc.; Birmingham (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Commuter benefit

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts

Professional development

Job summary

Design Within Reach in Birmingham, MI is seeking a Design Specialist who blends design sensibility with consultative selling to deliver exceptional client experiences. You’ll represent iconic designers and brands while building lasting relationships with clients and the local design community.

You’ll report directly to the General Manager and drive the store’s success. As a design-savvy sales professional, you’ll excel in retail sales or design consulting, leverage tools like SketchUp or AutoCAD

Qualifications

• Strong design sense and passion for modern interiors.
• Experience in retail sales, design consulting, or customer success.
• Background in interior design, architecture, or related field.
• Ability to assess client needs and solve problems.
• Proficient with MS Office and design tools (SketchUp, AutoCAD, etc.)
• Able to lift 40 lbs and work in a fast-paced, team environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales through personalized design consultations.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and trade professionals.
• Meet and exceed revenue targets and KPIs.
• Guide clients through product selection, space planning, styling.
• Manage client lifecycle using CRM and outreach strategies.
• Maintain visual merchandising and store aesthetics.
• Stay current on product knowledge and design trends.
• Conduct in-home consultations and attend off-site meetings when needed.

Skills

Design-savvy sales

Retail sales experience

Design tools knowledge

Customer relationship building

Tools

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Design Within Reach in Birmingham, MI is seeking a Design Specialist who blends design sensibility with consultative selling to deliver exceptional client experiences. You’ll represent iconic designers and brands while building lasting relationships with clients and the local design community.

You’ll report directly to the General Manager and drive the store’s success. As a design-savvy sales professional, you’ll excel in retail sales or design consulting, leverage tools like SketchUp or AutoCAD