Coach Sales Associate
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- €15,000–20,000/year
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jun 16, 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 Sales Associate, part-time retail role at Alcochete Freeport Outlet. €15,000–€20,000 annually, flexible schedule, luxury fashion retail experience required.
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 (including short-form video) to capture 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
- Maintain high energy on the floor, manage multiple customers, and adapt selling techniques to business needs
- Complete daily operational tasks (cash wrap, inventory processing, replenishment, visual merchandising) while maintaining service standards
- Keep sales floor and stockroom clean, organized, and stocked; follow retail policies, POS, and asset protection procedures
- Process transactions efficiently (purchases, returns, exchanges, online pickups)
- Support inventory cycles: receive shipments, stock shelves, and manage product movement
- Assist teammates in functional areas as required
- Foster a collaborative, trust-based environment; encourage team performance
- Participate in brand initiatives, training programs, and inclusion activities
- Welcome feedback, adapt behaviors, and maintain a calm, professional demeanor
Qualifications
- 1 or more years of sales experience (luxury retail preferred)
- Knowledge of fashion trends and competitors
- Experience with POS operation and basic computer proficiency (iPad, laptop, Mobile POS)
- Ability to read price and release sheets and operate walkie-talkies
- Strong English proficiency
- Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment
- Availability for flexible scheduling including nights, weekends, peak season, and public holidays
Skills
Experience
1 or more years of sales experience in a retail environment, with luxury retail background preferred. Demonstrated experience with POS systems, mobile technology platforms, and client engagement strategies is advantageous.
Education
No specific educational qualification mentioned; a combination of relevant sales experience and retail training is acceptable.
Workplace
This position is based in Alcochete, Setúbal, Portugal, within easy reach of Lisbon.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from EUR 15,000 to EUR 20,000 per annum.
Benefits
Attractive employee discount, inclusive and innovative working environment, internal mobility and career progression opportunities, one paid volunteering day per year with opportunities to volunteer on global projects, learning and development opportunities through the Ambassador Programme, regular social events, equity, inclusion and diversity initiatives including employee resource groups and regional inclusion councils, compelling incentive programme
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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