Design Showroom Sales Assistant – Growth & Training

MillerKnoll, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Quarterly bonus potential

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

401(k) with 4% match

Employee discounts

Job summary

Design Within Reach is seeking a Sales Assistant to support the team in daily store operations, help customers, and learn our products. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in sales support, customer service, inventory, and visual merchandising within a design-focused environment.

You will report to the Assistant Manager and collaborate with sales and visual teams to ensure a positive client experience and smooth store operations.

Qualifications

• Interest in design, retail, or customer service.
• Previous retail or customer-facing experience is a plus.
• 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 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

Design interest

Retail knowledge

Customer service

Mac OS

Microsoft Office

Gmail

Salesforce

Design software

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Tools

Mac OS

Microsoft Office

Gmail

Salesforce

Design software

Job description

Design Within Reach is seeking a Sales Assistant to support the team in daily store operations, help customers, and learn our products. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in sales support, customer service, inventory, and visual merchandising within a design-focused environment.

You will report to the Assistant Manager and collaborate with sales and visual teams to ensure a positive client experience and smooth store operations.