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Designer Sales Specialist jobs are open across luxury retail, interior design, home furnishings, and architectural products, from entry-level sales associates to senior consultants and territory managers, with specializations in showroom sales, trade client relations, and product specification. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Description Summary
The Instructional Designer & Process Documentation Specialist is responsible for making enterprise work explicit, standardized, and learnable by documenting how work is performed and translating that information into clear, usable learning and performance support resources. This role focuses on reducing variability, rework, and reliance on tribal knowledge by partnering with Learning and Performance Managers, HR Business Partners, and subject matter experts to convert enterprise standards and decisions into documentation, onboarding materials, job aids, and Workday Learning content that can be sustained over time.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC002289 SYS - EE Engagement and Learning
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
Health-28
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Job Description
The Instructional Designer & Process Documentation Specialist is responsible for making enterprise work explicit, standardized, and learnable by documenting how work is performed and translating that information into clear, usable learning and performance support resources. This role focuses on reducing variability, rework, and reliance on tribal knowledge by partnering with Learning and Performance Managers, HR Business Partners, and subject-matter experts to convert enterprise standards and decisions into documentation, onboarding materials, job aids, and Workday Learning content that can be sustained over time.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Adult Education, Communications, Business, or a related field.
Work Experience
At least five years of experience in process documentation, instructional design, technical writing, or learning development. Experience in large, matrixed, or complex organizations preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)
Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous)
Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)
Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent)
Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)
Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)
Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent)
Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent)
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent)
Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent)
Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent)
Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand.
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous)
Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent)
Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent)
Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
(Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous)
(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous)
(Selected Positions)
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
Job Description Summary
The Instructional Designer & Process Documentation Specialist is responsible for making enterprise work explicit, standardized, and learnable by documenting how work is performed and translating that information into clear, usable learning and performance support resources. This role focuses on reducing variability, rework, and reliance on tribal knowledge by partnering with Learning and Performance Managers, HR Business Partners, and subject matter experts to convert enterprise standards and decisions into documentation, onboarding materials, job aids, and Workday Learning content that can be sustained over time.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC002289 SYS - EE Engagement and Learning
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
Health-28
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Job Description
The Instructional Designer & Process Documentation Specialist is responsible for making enterprise work explicit, standardized, and learnable by documenting how work is performed and translating that information into clear, usable learning and performance support resources. This role focuses on reducing variability, rework, and reliance on tribal knowledge by partnering with Learning and Performance Managers, HR Business Partners, and subject-matter experts to convert enterprise standards and decisions into documentation, onboarding materials, job aids, and Workday Learning content that can be sustained over time.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Adult Education, Communications, Business, or a related field.
Work Experience
At least five years of experience in process documentation, instructional design, technical writing, or learning development. Experience in large, matrixed, or complex organizations preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)
Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous)
Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)
Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent)
Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)
Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)
Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent)
Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent)
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent)
Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent)
Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent)
Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand.
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous)
Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent)
Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent)
Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
(Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous)
(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous)
(Selected Positions)
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Technology & Software
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in designer sales specialist jobs.
- Minimum two years of experience in showroom, luxury retail, or trade sales
- Strong knowledge of interior design products such as furniture, lighting, textiles, or surfaces
- Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with interior designers and architects
- Proficiency with CRM platforms and order management or point-of-sale systems
- Excellent presentation and product specification skills for trade client consultations
- Associate or bachelor's degree in interior design, business, or a related field preferred
Tips for Your Designer Sales Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume for showroom roles
Highlight specific product categories you've sold, such as textiles, lighting, or custom furniture, and name the client segments you served, whether residential designers, architects, or contract accounts. Generic retail resume language won't differentiate you here.
Quantify specification and project wins
Hiring managers want to see that you've closed specification projects, not just walk-in sales. Call out the number of projects you moved from sample stage to purchase order and note any notable trade or commercial accounts you built from scratch.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists designer sales specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your product knowledge
Filter openings by product category before applying. A background in high-end kitchen cabinetry is a strong fit for appliance or millwork showrooms but a weak fit for textile or lighting lines. Applying within your product niche improves your callback rate.
Prepare a portfolio of specification projects
Unlike traditional sales roles, designer sales specialist interviews often expect visual proof of work. Bring or link to project sheets, mood boards, or install photos that show how your product recommendations shaped a finished space.
Negotiate commission structure before accepting
Many designer sales specialist roles blend a base with tiered commissions tied to specification volume or trade account growth. Ask during the final interview whether commission is paid on order placement or delivery, since long lead times can delay your first payout significantly.
Designer Sales Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most designer sales specialists?
The most active employers for designer sales specialists right now are Living Spaces, Frank Darling, and WSP, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Idaho, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to concentrate around major design centers and metro markets with active residential and commercial construction activity.
How many designer sales specialist jobs are remote?
About 53% of designer sales specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the role is primarily showroom- and client-facing by nature. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility include trade account management, outside sales, and territory representative positions where client visits replace a fixed showroom schedule.
How do you become a designer sales specialist?
Start by building product knowledge in a specific category like furniture, lighting, or architectural materials through retail, showroom, or design-adjacent work. Develop relationships with trade clients by attending design industry events and showroom openings. A background in interior design, visual merchandising, or luxury retail accelerates the path, and many employers train candidates who demonstrate strong consultative selling instincts.
Can you get hired as a designer sales specialist with little experience?
Yes, some showrooms hire candidates with little direct experience if they demonstrate genuine product passion and strong interpersonal skills. Roles labeled sales associate or showroom coordinator often serve as entry points. Volunteering at design events, completing an interior design certificate, or working in a related retail environment gives you concrete talking points that offset a thin resume.
What does the designer sales specialist interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial phone screen followed by one or two in-person or video interviews at the showroom. Expect questions about specific product categories you've worked with, how you approach trade client relationships, and how you've handled a stalled specification project. Some employers ask you to do a brief role-play presenting a product to a mock designer client.
Where can I find and apply to designer sales specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to designer sales specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your product background and client experience, then apply directly to each one that fits your goals.
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