Design Specialist - Modern Interiors & Client Consultations

MillerKnoll; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly base

Uncapped commission

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, holidays, and parental…

Job summary

Design Within Reach in Palo Alto is seeking a Design Specialist who blends design sensibility with consultative sales to deliver extraordinary client experiences. You’ll represent iconic modern designs and work closely with clients and trade professionals to curate spaces that reflect the client’s taste and functional needs.

You’ll drive sales through personalized design consultations, manage client relationships using CRM tools, and collaborate with the General Manager to maintain store

Qualifications

• Experience in design consulting or sales in retail.
• Ability to lift and move up to 40 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods.
• Knowledge of modern interior design trends and materials.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales with personalized design consultations and solutions.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, trade professionals, and the local design community.
• Meet and exceed sales performance goals and KPIs (revenue, conversion, client retention).
• Guide clients through product selection, space planning, and styling.
• Manage the full client lifecycle using CRM tools and outreach strategies.
• Maintain visual merchandising standards and contribute to store aesthetics.
• Stay current on product knowledge and industry developments through training and self-study.
• Conduct in-home consultations and attend off-site meetings with trade clients as needed.

Skills

Design consultations

Client relationships

CRM tools

MS Office

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Education

Interior design background

Architecture background

Tools

SketchUp

AutoCAD

3D modeling

Job description

Design Within Reach in Palo Alto is seeking a Design Specialist who blends design sensibility with consultative sales to deliver extraordinary client experiences. You’ll represent iconic modern designs and work closely with clients and trade professionals to curate spaces that reflect the client’s taste and functional needs.

You’ll drive sales through personalized design consultations, manage client relationships using CRM tools, and collaborate with the General Manager to maintain store