Sales & Design Specialist-CA Palm Desert

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Palm Desert, CA, USA
In-Office
19-22 Hourly
Junior
Information Technology • Design
The Role
The Sales & Design Specialist will drive sales, educate clients through consultations, design tailored solutions, maintain merchandising standards, and collaborate with the A&D community.
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Why join us?
Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of HermanMiller 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 HermanMiller to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

At Herman Miller, you’ll be part of a legacy brand that’s shaping the future of how people live and work. You’ll have the tools, training, and support to grow your career in a collaborative, design-forward environment.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive hourly base with uncapped commission on shipped items

  • Performance-based bonus plan

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance 

  • Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave 

  • 401(k) with 4% company match 

  • Commuter benefits up to \$150/month 

  • Generous employee discounts 

  • And more!

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

About the Role:
Are you passionate about design and driven by sales success? As a Sales & Design Specialist at Herman Miller, you’ll be the face of a brand that has defined modern furniture for over a century. You’ll guide clients through a personalized journey—blending your design sensibility with consultative selling to help them create spaces that support their wellness and productivity.

This is more than a retail role—it’s a chance to become a trusted advisor and design consultant for clients who value quality, ergonomics, and timeless style. You’ll report directly to the General Manager and play a key role in driving the store’s success.

What You’ll Do:

  • Inspire and educate clients through in-store demonstrations and personalized consultations 

  • Design tailored solutions that align with clients’ needs, preferences, and wellness goals 

  • Drive sales by building strong client relationships and proactively following up on leads 

  • Collaborate with the A&D (Architecture & Design) community to grow brand awareness and partnerships 

  • Maintain visual merchandising standards and ensure a premium store experience 

  • Process transactions and manage orders with accuracy and efficiency 

What We’re Looking For:

  • Proven experience in retail sales, interior design, or client-facing design consultation 

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a client-first mindset 

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and design/rendering tools 

  • Ability to lift/move items over 20 lbs and adhere to safety protocols 

  • Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and extended hours as needed 

Who We Hire?
Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. HermanMiller 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.

Compensation range for this role is $20.00 - $22.00. Relevant salary considerations will include candidate qualifications and experience, other business/organizational needs and market factors . You may also be eligible to receive a geographic premium, annual discretionary incentive and equity awards which are subject to the rules governing these programs. The company offers a full spectrum of benefits including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Vacation and Parental Leave), Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our associates.

 

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.

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  [email protected].

Skills Required

  • Experience in retail sales, interior design, or client-facing design consultation
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and design/rendering tools
  • Ability to lift/move items over 20 lbs
  • Flexibility to work weekends and holidays

MillerKnoll Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about MillerKnoll and has not been reviewed or approved by MillerKnoll.

  • Healthcare Strength Health options include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with low deductibles, no‑cost preventive care, prescription benefits, mental health support, an Employee Assistance Program, and disability coverage. These elements collectively signal a robust healthcare offering.
  • Retirement Support The retirement program features immediate 401(k) eligibility with a core employer contribution and matching on employee contributions. Additional wealth-building options include an employee stock purchase plan and equity grants such as RSUs.
  • Parental & Family Support Family-oriented benefits include paid parental leave, adoption assistance, Milk Stork for traveling mothers, Bright Horizons childcare/eldercare support, and dedicated mother’s/retreat rooms. These resources strengthen support for caregivers and family needs.

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The Company
9,522 Employees
Year Founded: 2021

What We Do

MillerKnoll is a global collective of design brands built on the foundation of two icons of modernism: Herman Miller and Knoll. Our portfolio also includes furniture and accessories for commercial and residential spaces from Colebrook Bosson Saunders, DatesWeiser, Design Within Reach, Edelman, Geiger, HAY, HOLLY HUNT, Knoll Textiles, Maharam, Muuto, NaughtOne, and Spinneybeck | FilzFelt. Guided by a shared purpose—design for the good of humankind—we generate insights, pioneer innovations, and champion ideas to help spaces better support how people live, work, and gather today. We reach customers across office, residential, healthcare, and education markets through a network of MillerKnoll dealers, all of whom are highly credentialed, independently owned businesses. In addition, we manage an ever-expanding global retail footprint delivering world-class brick-and-mortar and ecommerce experiences.

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