Coach Sales Associate
- Location
- Île-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
Serris - Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- €23,000–31,000/year
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Aug 9, 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 position at La Vallée Outlet in Serris, France. Full-time luxury retail role offering €23,000–€31,000 annually.
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 product recommendations
- Utilize mobile POS, clienteling tools, and social selling platforms 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 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
- Keep sales floor and stockroom clean, organized, and properly stocked; follow retail policies and asset protection procedures
- 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 peer performance
- Participate in brand initiatives, training programs, and inclusion activities
- Welcome feedback, adapt behaviors, and maintain a calm, professional demeanor
Qualifications
- Minimum 1+ years of sales experience, preferably in luxury retail
- Knowledge of current fashion trends and competitive landscape
- Proficiency with POS systems and basic computer competency (iPad, laptop, mobile POS)
- Ability to read price sheets and release documentation
- Strong English language proficiency
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced retail environment with flexible scheduling
- Luxury retail background (preferred)
- Social media savvy and experience with live-stream shopping or video demonstrations (preferred)
- Clienteling and data acquisition skills (preferred)
Skills
Experience
Minimum 1 year of sales experience in a retail environment, with luxury retail background strongly preferred. Demonstrated experience with POS operations, mobile technology, and customer relationship management in a fast-paced sales setting.
Education
No formal educational qualification specified; a combination of relevant sales experience and demonstrated retail acumen will be considered.
Workplace
Candidates will be based in France, near Paris.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from EUR 23,000 to EUR 31,000 per annum.
Benefits
Inclusive and innovative working environment; internal mobility and career progression opportunities; 1 paid volunteering day per year with opportunities to engage in 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; attractive employee discount; 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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