Coach Clienteling Specialist
Coach Sales Associate III in New York, NY — client-focused luxury retail role selling handbags and accessories at Coach.
Overview
Coach is an American luxury fashion house known for its leather goods, handbags, accessories and ready-to-wear. The brand is part of the Tapestry, Inc. portfolio and operates internationally across flagship boutiques, department store concessions and digital channels, emphasizing craftsmanship and modern luxury.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver elevated, client-focused sales service to affluent and aspirational customers, cultivating long-term relationships through proactive clienteling and follow-up.
- Achieve and exceed individual and store sales targets through consultative selling and personalised styling.
- Manage point-of-sale processes including transactions, returns, and accurate cash handling; maintain CRM records to track client activity and preferences.
- Support visual merchandising standards and floor presentation to reflect brand directives and seasonal campaigns.
- Conduct inventory control activities, including stock replenishment, receiving, cycle counts and loss-prevention procedures.
- Act as a brand ambassador during store events and product launches; assist in training and mentoring junior sales staff when required.
Qualifications
- Proven retail sales experience, preferably 2–4 years in luxury or premium fashion retail.
- Demonstrable track record of meeting sales targets and executing clienteling strategies.
- Excellent verbal communication and polished interpersonal presence appropriate for high-end clientele.
- Availability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and peak seasonal periods.
- Right to work in the hiring country.
Skills
Experience
Mid-level retail experience with 2–4 years in sales roles, ideally within luxury, premium or designer brands; evidence of consistent sales performance and client relationship growth.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; tertiary study in fashion, retail management or business is advantageous but not required.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA. Cerulean lists 1.629 open roles in New York, including 1154 posted recently. The broader New York area accounts for 1.748 active listings on Cerulean, 1172 of which are new. In USA as a whole, Cerulean currently features 3.470 open positions, with 1322 posted this week.
Culture
Coach cultivates a polished, client-centric retail environment that values craftsmanship, creativity and commercial performance. Teams operate in fast-paced flagship and boutique settings with an emphasis on professional development, inclusivity and delivering a premium customer experience.
About Cerulean
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