Coach Sales Associate

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.

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 recommendations
• Utilize mobile POS, clienteling tools, and social selling platforms to capture customer 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
• Manage multiple customers simultaneously while maintaining high energy on the sales floor
• Complete daily operational tasks including cash wrap, inventory processing, replenishment, and visual merchandising
• Maintain sales floor and stockroom cleanliness and organization while following retail and asset protection procedures
• Process transactions efficiently including purchases, returns, exchanges, and online order pickups
• Support inventory cycles through receiving shipments, stocking shelves, and managing product movement
• Foster a collaborative, trust-based team environment and encourage peer performance
• Participate in brand initiatives, training programs, and inclusion activities

Qualifications

• 1+ years of sales experience, preferably in luxury retail
• Proficiency with POS systems and basic computer skills including iPad, laptop, and Mobile POS platforms
• Knowledge of fashion trends and competitive landscape
• Physical capability to lift 25 lbs regularly (up to 50 lbs occasionally), climb, bend, kneel, and navigate sales floor and stockroom
• Strong English language proficiency
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, peak seasons, and public holidays

Skills

Experience

1+ years of sales experience, with luxury retail background preferred. Knowledge of fashion trends and competitors is essential. Experience with live-stream shopping, video demonstrations, and data-driven clienteling is advantageous.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred; a combination of education and relevant retail experience will be considered.

Workplace

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.