Coach Retail Associate
- Location
- SerrisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- €23,000–31,000/year
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jun 28, 2026
About Coach
Founded in New York in 1941, Coach is a modern American luxury house celebrated for its leather craftsmanship, effortless style, and optimistic spirit. As an employer, the brand offers a dynamic environment where heritage and innovation meet across design, retail, merchandising, digital, and corporate functions. Coach values creativity, inclusivity, and personal growth, encouraging teams to bring authentic perspectives to a global business with a distinctly New York attitude. Guided by its commitment to quality, self-expression, and responsible progress, Coach provides opportunities for talent to shape meaningful customer experiences while contributing to the continued evolution of an iconic lifestyle brand.
Coach Sales Associate position in Serris, France. Deliver luxury retail service, drive sales, and lead brand experience. €23,000–€31,000 annually.
Role & Responsibilities
- Represent Coach as a brand ambassador, adhering to the Coach Guide to Style and Service standards
- Build lasting client relationships through personalized styling, product expertise, and fashion advice
- Drive sales through cross-selling, upselling, and tailored product recommendations
- Utilize mobile POS, clienteling tools, and social selling platforms to capture data and encourage repeat purchases
- Develop and execute personal sales plans; meet or exceed individual and team KPIs
- Source new customers, maintain relationships, and follow up to close sales
- Maintain high energy on the sales floor, manage multiple customers, and adapt selling techniques to business needs
- Complete daily operational tasks including cash wrap, inventory processing, replenishment, and visual merchandising while maintaining service standards
- Keep sales floor and stockroom clean, organized, and properly stocked; follow retail policies and asset protection procedures
- Process transactions efficiently including purchases, returns, exchanges, and online pickups
- Support inventory cycles: receive shipments, stock shelves, and manage product movement
- Assist teammates in functional areas as required and foster a collaborative, trust-based environment
- Participate in brand initiatives, training programs, and inclusion activities
- Welcome feedback, adapt behaviors, and maintain a calm, professional demeanor
Qualifications
- 1+ years of sales experience (luxury retail preferred)
- Knowledge of fashion trends and competitors
- Experience with POS operation and basic computer proficiency (iPad, laptop, mobile POS)
- Strong English language proficiency
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, flexible retail environment
- Luxury retail background (preferred)
- Social media savvy and experience with live-stream shopping or video demonstrations (preferred)
- Clienteling and data acquisition skills (preferred)
Skills
Experience
1+ years of sales experience, with luxury retail background preferred. Knowledge of fashion trends, competitor offerings, and omni-channel retail environments valued.
Education
No formal education requirement specified; a combination of relevant education and sales experience will be considered.
Workplace
This position is based in Serris, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from EUR 23,000 to EUR 31,000 per annum.
Benefits
Inclusive and innovative working environment, internal mobility and career progression opportunities, 1 paid volunteering day per year with access to global volunteer projects, learning and development through the Ambassador Programme, regular social events, equity, inclusion and diversity initiatives including employee resource groups, attractive employee discount, and compelling incentive programme.
Culture
Coach fosters a creative, inclusive workplace where teams are encouraged to bring authenticity, craftsmanship, and modern optimism to everything they do. As part of a global fashion house with a strong New York heritage, it offers a collaborative environment that values innovation, diversity, and personal growth.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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