Coach Sales Associate
- Employment
- Temporary
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $15–19.50/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Aug 17, 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.
Temporary Sales Associate at Coach in Foley, Alabama. Drive luxury retail sales, build client relationships, and represent the brand through personalized service.
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 based on customer needs
- Utilize mobile POS systems, 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 and adapting selling techniques to business needs
- Execute daily operational tasks including cash wrap, inventory processing, replenishment, and visual merchandising
- Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked sales floor and stockroom environments whilst adhering to retail policies and asset protection procedures
- Process transactions efficiently including purchases, returns, exchanges, and online order pickups
- Support inventory cycles by receiving shipments, stocking shelves, and managing product movement
- Lift regularly (up to 25 lbs.) and occasionally (up to 50 lbs.) whilst climbing, bending, and kneeling throughout the sales floor and stockroom
- Assist teammates across functional areas as required
- Foster a collaborative, trust-based team environment and encourage peer performance
- Participate in brand initiatives, training programs, and inclusion activities
- Welcome feedback, adapt behaviours, and maintain calm professionalism
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of sales experience (luxury retail preferred)
- Demonstrated knowledge of fashion trends and competitive landscape
- Proficiency with POS systems, basic computer skills (iPad/laptop, Mobile POS), walkie-talkie operation, and ability to read price and release sheets
- Strong English language proficiency
- Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment with flexibility to accommodate nights, weekends, peak seasons, and high-traffic retail days
- Preferred: luxury retail background, social media proficiency, experience with live-stream shopping or video demonstrations, clienteling expertise, and data acquisition skills
Skills
Experience
Minimum 1 year of sales experience is required, with luxury retail background strongly preferred. Candidates should demonstrate familiarity with fashion trends, competitive dynamics, and multi-channel retail operations. Experience with client relationship building, personal sales planning, and data-driven sales techniques is valued.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent is standard; no specific post-secondary education is mandated. A combination of relevant sales experience and formal education may be considered.
Workplace
This position is based in Foley, Alabama, USA, within easy reach of Mobile.
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) retirement plan, paid paternity and maternity leave, commuter benefits, disability insurance, and 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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