Design Retail Sales Assistant – Learn & Grow in Design

Design Within Reach; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts

Job summary

Design Within Reach in Berkeley is seeking a Sales Assistant to support in-store operations, assist customers, and learn sales support, customer service, inventory, and visual merchandising. This is an ideal entry point to learn and grow in a creative, design‑focused environment.

You’ll report to the Assistant Manager and collaborate with sales and visual teams. Compensation ranges from $20.00 to $21.00 per hour, with benefits including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, commuter benefits, a

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.
• Able to lift over 40 lbs and move items as needed.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Willingness to learn

Design interest

Tools

Mac OS

Microsoft Office

Gmail

Salesforce

Design software

Job description

Design Within Reach in Berkeley is seeking a Sales Assistant to support in-store operations, assist customers, and learn sales support, customer service, inventory, and visual merchandising. This is an ideal entry point to learn and grow in a creative, design‑focused environment.

You’ll report to the Assistant Manager and collaborate with sales and visual teams. Compensation ranges from $20.00 to $21.00 per hour, with benefits including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, commuter benefits, a