Sales Assistant - Portland

Why join us?

At Design Within Reach, home comes first. We believe in creating and sourcing pieces that move with you and are meant to be enjoyed over a lifetime - from home to home, generation to generation. For us, that means exceptionally crafted, built-to-last, and beautifully designed furnishings.

Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of Design Within Reach means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows Design Within Reach to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

Are you passionate about design and looking to break into the interior design or retail industry? Come join our team at Design Within Reach, as a Sales Assistant - a great entry point to learn, grow, and build your career.

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly pay and quarterly bonus potential

• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

• Commuter benefits (up to $150/month)

• 401(k) with 4% company match

• Employee discounts and more!

Store Hours: Open daily, Sunday through Saturday (weekend and holiday availability required)

About the Role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Back of House Associate to support the overall success of our store. This role is responsible for maintaining high visual standards behind the scenes and on the floor, ensuring inventory accuracy, and providing flexible assistance to the store team as needed. The ideal candidate takes pride in creating an organized, visually appealing environment and works well in a collaborative, fast-paced setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Visual Standards & Merchandising Support

• Maintain and prepare furniture and decor for store displays (e.g., unboxing, cleaning, assembling, tagging).
• Ensure store vignettes are tidy, presentable, and in line with brand standards.
• Assist the store leaders in floor resets, seasonal updates, and product placement.
• Perform daily walk-throughs to identify areas needing refresh or attention.
  

Inventory Management

• Receive, inspect, and accurately process incoming shipments.
• Organize and maintain all areas for easy accessibility and safe storage.
• Perform regular inventory counts and report discrepancies promptly.
• Ensure product tagging and labeling is accurate and up to date.
  

Operational & Team Support

• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient back-of-house workspace.
• Support and assist with general store operations and pitch-in where needed.

• Strong attention to detail anda good eye for aesthetics.
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Ability to lift and move furniture and boxes (up to 20 lbs).
• Comfortable using basic inventory systems and tools (training provided).
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to manage time effectively.
• Team player with a proactive and positive attitude.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Design Within Reach is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We're committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at careers_help@millerknoll.com.