Coach Sales Advisor
- Location
- ClintonConnecticutUSA
- Employment
- Temporary
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $15–19.50/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jul 4, 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 Temporary Sales Associate in Clinton, CT | Luxury Retail | Part-Time | $15.00–$19.50/hr
Role & Responsibilities
- Represent Coach as a brand ambassador, adhering to service standards and the Coach Guide to Style
- 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 (including short-form video) to capture customer data and encourage repeat purchases
- Develop and execute personal sales plans to meet or exceed individual and store 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 fully stocked; follow retail policies, POS procedures, and asset protection protocols
- Process transactions efficiently, including purchases, returns, exchanges, and online pickups
- Support inventory cycles by receiving shipments, stocking shelves, and managing product movement
- Assist teammates across functional areas as required
- Foster a collaborative, trust-based team environment and encourage performance
- Participate in brand initiatives, training programs, and diversity and inclusion activities
- Welcome feedback, adapt behaviors, and maintain a calm, professional demeanor
Qualifications
- 1+ years of retail sales experience; luxury retail experience preferred
- Proficiency with POS systems, basic computer skills (iPad/laptop, Mobile POS), and familiarity with walkie-talkie use
- Ability to read price sheets and release sheets
- Strong English language proficiency
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic retail environment
- Ability to lift at least 25 lbs regularly (up to 50 lbs occasionally), climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver the sales floor and stockroom
Skills
Experience
1+ years of sales experience in retail, with luxury retail background preferred. Knowledge of current fashion trends and competitive landscape is advantageous. Familiarity with live-stream shopping, video demonstrations, and data acquisition techniques is preferred but not required.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; a combination of retail education and sales experience will be considered.
Workplace
This position is based in Clinton, Connecticut, USA, within easy reach of New York.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 15 to USD 19.50 per hour.
Benefits
Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), paid paternity and maternity leave, commuter benefits, disability insurance, tuition assistance.
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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