Design Specialist: Modern Interiors & Personal Consults

Design Within Reach; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly base + commission

Bonus plan

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Commuter benefits

401(k) match

Employee discounts

Professional development

Job summary

Design Within Reach is seeking a Design Specialist to blend design sensibility with consultative selling, delivering exceptional client experiences. You'll represent modern classics from brands like Charles and Ray Eames, building lasting relationships with clients and the local design community.

Report to the General Manager and drive store success. You’ll conduct personalized design consultations, guide product selection and space planning, maintain visual merchandising, and stay current on

Qualifications

• Experience in retail sales or design consulting preferred.
• Ability to assess client needs and problem-solve in real time.
• Familiarity with interior design tools and products.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Sales

Design consulting

Client relationships

MS Office

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Team player

Lift 20 lbs

Education

Interior design or related field

Tools

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Job description

Design Within Reach is seeking a Design Specialist to blend design sensibility with consultative selling, delivering exceptional client experiences. You'll represent modern classics from brands like Charles and Ray Eames, building lasting relationships with clients and the local design community.

Report to the General Manager and drive store success. You’ll conduct personalized design consultations, guide product selection and space planning, maintain visual merchandising, and stay current on