Coach Personal Sales Specialist
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Posted
- Apr 1, 2026
About Coach
Coach is a global luxury accessories and lifestyle brand known for its American design heritage and craftsmanship in leather goods. The brand operates within the Tapestry group and maintains a network of flagship stores and wholesale partners worldwide, emphasising elevated client service, product quality, and a modern approach to heritage design.
Coach — Sales Associate (New York). Deliver luxury client service and drive sales for Coach's flagship retail experience.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver personalised, high-touch client service to cultivate long-term relationships and drive repeat business.
- Achieve individual and store sales targets through consultative selling, upselling and cross-selling.
- Maintain deep product knowledge across leather goods, accessories and seasonal collections to provide informed recommendations.
- Execute visual merchandising standards and maintain boutique presentation to brand guidelines.
- Operate point-of-sale systems, process transactions, handle returns/exchanges and ensure accurate cash handling.
- Support inventory control activities including stock replenishment, receiving and cycle counts.
- Follow up on client enquiries and appointment bookings via telephone, email and CRM to expand the client database.
- Contribute to a collaborative store environment, participating in opening/closing routines and ad hoc operational tasks.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated customer service and sales aptitude, preferably in luxury, premium fashion or accessories.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a client-focused demeanour.
- Impeccable personal presentation and professional grooming consistent with luxury retail standards.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings and peak retail periods.
- Legal authorization to work in the country of employment.
Skills
Experience
Previous retail or sales experience is required; experience within luxury or premium fashion brands is strongly preferred.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in retail, fashion or customer service is desirable.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA.
Culture
Coach fosters a fast-paced, client-centric retail culture rooted in craftsmanship and contemporary design. As part of the Tapestry family, the brand emphasises teamwork, professional development and delivering a refined in-store experience.
About Cerulean
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