Coach Sales Assistant (Temporary)

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Coach Temporary Sales Associate in New York — seasonal retail role delivering luxury client service and achieving sales targets.

Overview

Coach is an American luxury fashion house renowned for its leather goods, handbags and ready-to-wear. As a member of the Tapestry, Inc. portfolio, the brand combines artisanal craftsmanship with contemporary design and places a premium on refined customer experiences across flagship stores and global retail locations.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver elevated client service and personalised selling tailored to the Coach brand, cultivating long-term client relationships.
  • Achieve and exceed individual sales targets and conversion metrics during the temporary assignment or seasonal period.
  • Demonstrate deep product knowledge across leather goods, accessories and ready-to-wear; proactively educate clients on product features and brand heritage.
  • Process sales transactions accurately using the store POS and handle cash, credit and returns in accordance with company policy.
  • Support visual merchandising standards and ensure the sales floor and displays reflect brand presentation guidelines.
  • Execute daily operational tasks including stock replenishment, inventory counts, receiving deliveries and accurate tagging.
  • Participate in store events, private client appointments and targeted selling initiatives when required.
  • Adhere to loss-prevention, security and compliance procedures and maintain confidential client information within CRM protocols.

Qualifications

  • Eligibility to work in the United States and flexible availability including evenings, weekends and holidays.
  • High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education in retail, fashion or merchandising is advantageous.
  • Previous retail or sales experience, preferably within a luxury or premium fashion environment.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a polished professional demeanour.
  • Demonstrable cash handling and POS transaction experience; attention to detail and reliability.

Skills

Clienteling and relationship-building Point-of-sale (POS) transaction processing Visual merchandising and display standards Inventory control and stock replenishment Cash handling and returns/exchange procedures Upselling and cross-selling techniques Time management and multitasking in a high-volume retail environment

Experience

Preferably 1+ year of retail sales experience, ideally in luxury fashion or premium lifestyle brands; seasonal or temporary retail experience is a plus.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or coursework in fashion, merchandising or business preferred but not required.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA. 1.625 luxury roles are listed in New York on Cerulean, 1148 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the New York region, Cerulean lists 1.746 open positions — 1169 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 3.480 open roles in USA, including 1337 added in the last 48 hours.

Culture

Coach blends classic American craftsmanship with a modern, design-led sensibility and emphasises an elevated client experience. The workplace culture values polished presentation, teamwork and ongoing training, offering employees hands-on exposure to premium retail operations within the broader Tapestry group.

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.