Coach Retail Sales Consultant (Temporary)
Coach seeks a Temporary Sales Associate in New York, USA — deliver luxury client service, drive sales and support store operations during peak periods.
Overview
Coach is an American luxury house known for its leather goods and contemporary accessories. As part of Tapestry, Inc., the brand blends heritage craftsmanship with modern design and operates an international portfolio of boutiques and wholesale channels. Coach is recognized for accessible-luxury positioning and a retail organisation that emphasises client experience and product expertise.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional, personalised service to clients to build relationships and drive sales conversion.
- Achieve individual and store sales targets through consultative selling and active clienteling.
- Operate the point-of-sale system, process transactions, returns and gift receipts accurately and securely.
- Maintain visual merchandising and presentation standards to brand guidelines, including floor styling and window displays.
- Support inventory management: receive, tag, stock and replenish merchandise; assist in stock counts and loss-prevention procedures.
- Assist with fitting-room service, product demonstrations and client follow-up communications.
- Work collaboratively with the store team during peak periods, opening/closing and promotional events; adapt to changing priorities and shift patterns.
Qualifications
- Proven ability to deliver high-level client service in a retail environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a polished, professional demeanor.
- Availability to work flexible hours including weekends, evenings and peak seasonal shifts.
- Basic numeracy and cash-handling competence; reliable and trustworthy.
- Right to work in the country of employment.
Skills
Experience
Previous retail experience is required; 1+ year in a sales role is preferred. Experience with luxury or premium fashion brands is an advantage, particularly in high-volume or seasonal environments.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; formal retail or customer-service training is a plus.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA. 1.629 luxury roles are listed in New York on Cerulean, 1154 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the New York region, Cerulean lists 1.748 open positions — 1172 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 3.470 open roles in USA, including 1322 added in the last 48 hours.
Culture
Coach combines American heritage craftsmanship with a contemporary retail culture that prioritises client experience and design-driven product. The workplace is client-focused, fast-paced and collaborative, offering frontline staff exposure to brand training and opportunities to develop retail and product expertise.
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.