Design Retail Associate - Learn, Sell & Inspire

Knoll Inc.; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Design Within Reach is seeking a Sales Assistant in Paramus, NJ to support day-to-day store operations, assist with order processing, delivery coordination, and client follow-up. You’ll help maintain visual displays while growing your knowledge of products and design principles.

You’ll report to the Assistant Manager and work with sales and visual teams. Prior retail or customer-facing experience is a plus; training on Salesforce and design software is provided. Able to lift up to 20 lbs.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the team with day-to-day store operations.
• Assist 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 products and design principles through training and team meetings.
• Communicate with clients via phone and email to provide helpful, friendly service.

Skills

Order processing

Delivery coordination

Client follow-up

Visual merchandising

Interest in design

Retail/customer service

Communication via phone/email

Team collaboration

Tools

Mac OS

Microsoft Office

Gmail

Salesforce

Job description

Design Within Reach is seeking a Sales Assistant in Paramus, NJ to support day-to-day store operations, assist with order processing, delivery coordination, and client follow-up. You’ll help maintain visual displays while growing your knowledge of products and design principles.

You’ll report to the Assistant Manager and work with sales and visual teams. Prior retail or customer-facing experience is a plus; training on Salesforce and design software is provided. Able to lift up to 20 lbs.