Coach Sales Associate III

Location
Seniority
Mid-Level
Posted
Apr 1, 2026

About Coach

Coach is an American luxury fashion house known for leather goods, handbags and accessories and is part of the Tapestry, Inc. portfolio. The brand combines heritage craftsmanship with contemporary design and operates a global retail network that emphasizes elevated client experiences, product expertise and visual merchandising excellence.

Coach in New York, NY seeks a Sales Associate III to drive luxury retail sales, deliver personalised client service and uphold brand presentation standards.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver exceptional, personalised client service to cultivate long-term relationships and repeat business through proactive clienteling and follow-up.
  • Consistently achieve and exceed individual sales targets and contribute to the store’s commercial objectives through effective selling techniques and pipeline management.
  • Maintain exquisite product knowledge, advising clients on product features, styling and care to support conversion and average transaction value.
  • Execute visual merchandising and stock presentation standards, including window displays, floor sets and replenishment to uphold brand aesthetics.
  • Operate point-of-sale systems, process transactions accurately, manage returns and ensure cash-handling integrity.
  • Support loss-prevention procedures and maintain compliance with company policies and local retail regulations.
  • Coach and mentor junior sales staff, share best practices and contribute to a collaborative, high-performance retail team environment.

Qualifications

  • Proven track record of luxury or premium retail sales with demonstrable achievements against targets.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a client-focused mindset.
  • Flexible availability including weekends, evenings and peak retail periods; willingness to work on a retail rota.
  • Right to work in the hiring country and ability to pass any required background checks.

Skills

Clienteling Visual merchandising POS transaction processing Cash handling and reconciliation Customer relationship management Product presentation and styling Coaching and mentoring of retail staff Loss prevention procedures

Experience

Typically 3+ years of hands-on experience in luxury or premium retail environments, with a history of meeting sales targets; prior experience mentoring colleagues or taking on senior associate responsibilities is preferred.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary study in fashion, retail, business or a related discipline is preferred.

Workplace

This position is based in New York, New York, USA.

Culture

Coach fosters a culture that blends craftsmanship and contemporary design with a strong emphasis on client experience and retail excellence. The workplace values collaborative teamwork, ongoing learning and the professional development of front-line retail talent.

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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Coach

Coach Sales Associate III

New York, USA

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