Coach Retail Lead Associate
Coach in New York seeks a Lead Supervisor to lead store teams, elevate client experience and manage daily retail operations.
Overview
Coach is an American luxury leather-goods and lifestyle brand known for modern, accessible luxury and finely crafted handbags, accessories and ready-to-wear. The brand operates globally and is part of Tapestry, a family of fashion houses, offering employees exposure to international retail operations and a heritage-driven design culture.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead daily store operations to ensure consistent delivery of Coach’s client experience and visual standards.
- Coach, mentor and schedule sales associates to achieve individual and store sales targets and KPIs.
- Execute merchandising and visual directives, maintaining presentation standards and stock placement.
- Oversee inventory control, receiving, stock replenishment and loss-prevention procedures.
- Manage the point-of-sale process, cash handling, and end-of-day reconciliations when required.
- Resolve complex client issues and cultivate long-term client relationships through proactive clienteling.
- Support the Store Manager with recruitment, performance reviews and succession planning.
Qualifications
- Proven supervisory experience in a luxury retail environment, with a track record of coaching teams to exceed sales goals.
- Demonstrable ability to deliver exceptional client service and to build clienteling programs.
- Strong organizational skills with experience in inventory management and loss-prevention processes.
- Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends and peak retail periods.
- High school diploma or equivalent; further education in retail management or business is an advantage.
Skills
Experience
Typically 3+ years in retail with experience in luxury or premium brands, including at least one year in a supervisory or lead role responsible for coaching a sales team and driving store results.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary coursework or certification in retail management, business or a related field is preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in New York, New York, USA. There are currently 1.629 open positions in New York on Cerulean, with 1154 added recently. Within New York, Cerulean currently features 1.748 open roles, including 1172 recent additions. Across USA, Cerulean lists 3.470 open roles — 1322 of them newly added.
Culture
Coach’s retail environment emphasizes refined customer service, craftsmanship and a collaborative team dynamic. Employees are expected to embody a polished, client-first approach while contributing to a culture of continuous development and commercial rigor within a global fashion house.
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.