Coach Luxury Retail Sales Specialist
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Posted
- Apr 1, 2026
About Coach
Coach is an American luxury fashion house renowned for its craftsmanship in leather goods, handbags and ready-to-wear. Operating as part of the Tapestry group, the brand merges heritage artisanal techniques with contemporary design and maintains a global retail footprint of flagship boutiques and concessions.
Coach Sales Associate in New York, NY — luxury retail role delivering high-end client service and driving sales in a flagship boutique.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional, personalised client service and build long-term relationships through active clienteling and follow-up.
- Achieve and exceed individual and store sales targets through consultative selling and targeted upselling.
- Maintain detailed product knowledge of leather goods, accessories and apparel to guide client purchase decisions.
- Operate the point-of-sale, process transactions and manage returns with accuracy and adherence to brand policies.
- Support visual merchandising standards and ensure windows, displays and stock presentation reflect brand guidelines.
- Receive, unpack and process merchandise; assist with inventory counts and stock replenishment.
- Contribute to store opening/closing procedures and maintain a tidy, secure sales floor environment.
Qualifications
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality customer service in a retail or client-facing environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a confident, polished manner.
- Flexibility to work retail hours including evenings, weekends and peak seasonal periods.
- Reliable, punctual and able to stand for extended periods during shift work.
- Legal authorization to work in the job location.
Skills
Experience
Typically 1+ year of experience in luxury, premium or fashion retail is preferred; entry-level candidates with demonstrable sales aptitude and strong customer-service experience will be considered.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary coursework in fashion, retail or hospitality is advantageous.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA.
Culture
Coach cultivates a customer-centric retail culture that values craftsmanship, personal development and a collaborative team environment. Employees are expected to uphold refined brand standards while delivering warm, tailored service to a discerning clientele.
About Cerulean
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