Designer​/Sales Specialist In-Store

Overview

The Designer/Sales Specialist position is responsible for driving results through designing custom spaces and other storage and organization solutions in store. This position is a strong leader and role model who displays excellent selling skills while maintaining a focus on exceptional customer service.

Established in 1978, The Container Store is the leading specialty retailer of storage and organization products in the United States and the only national retailer solely devoted to the category. We provide creative, multifunctional, customizable storage and organization solutions that help our customers save time, save space and improve the quality of their lives. We foster a culture built around our Foundation Principles, which define how we approach our relationships with employees, vendors, customers and communities and influence every aspect of our business.

• Collaborate with customers to design customized plans in a clear and professional manner.
• Drive all services available with each customer interaction:
  In-Home Designing, In-Home Organizing, installation, financing, and loyalty.
• Focus on closing sales efficiently to build repeat and referral business with customers.
• Maintain clear communication with Managers and Support Center partners to seamlessly complete projects from inquiry to installation to achieve sales goals.
• Lead the sales floor and perform other tasks or duties in partnership with Managers.
• Remain current with training, selling, product knowledge, promotions, processes and philosophies when interacting with customers and store employees.
• Actively lead and participate in the daily maintenance of the custom space area and visual presentation of the store.
• As a brand ambassador, drive, motivate, and support all company initiatives by modeling and coaching professional and productive behaviors with store employees to achieve store goals.
• Use company tools and email consistently and proficiently.

• Rewarding pay to recognize the value you bring to the team, starting at $22.00 an hour, up to $25.00 an hour.
• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with optional investment guidance offered through Fidelity.
• Unique “1equals3” website for easy access to benefits information and company updates.
• Competitive sick pay and PTO plan to ensure you can take time off to recharge.

• Basic life insurance, disability insurance options, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and flexible spending accounts.
• Parental leave policies, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and fertility and maternity support program.
• Paid holidays, gym membership discounts, and a qualified transportation benefits program.
• Discounts on products, custom spaces, services, gift cards and pet insurance.
• Service awards, retirement gifts, and recognition of exceptional daily contributions.
• Employee Resource and Affinity Groups to support diversity and community engagement.

The Container Store promotes a smoke‑free, drug‑free environment.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.