Coach Sales Support Associate II
Coach — Sales Support Associate II (part-time) in Oak Brook, IL. Join the retail team supporting POS, stockroom, merchandising and client service.
Overview
Coach is a global fashion house renowned for its leather goods and accessible luxury ready-to-wear. The brand is part of the Tapestry portfolio, a global house of brands that emphasizes design-led product, inclusive culture, and cross-brand collaboration across retail and wholesale channels.
Role & Responsibilities
- Greet clients with warmth and professionalism and deliver personalized, attentive service at the cash wrap and on the sales floor.
- Operate POS and Mobile POS systems accurately; manage cash/media in compliance with company policy and maintain an organized cash wrap.
- Receive, process and organize inbound shipments and transfers; report inventory discrepancies and preserve stockroom order and cleanliness.
- Replenish merchandise on the sales floor, execute visual merchandising updates and support loss prevention procedures.
- Promote add-on products and gift cards and capture customer information where permitted to support CRM and sales goals.
- Support social media engagement and act as a local brand ambassador when required.
- Respond to customer requests confidently, multitask across sales-floor duties, and escalate to management as appropriate.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year retail experience (cashier, stock, or sales)—preferably within a luxury or premium retail environment.
- Current knowledge of fashion trends and competitor activity in the marketplace.
- Proficiency with cash register systems, Mobile POS, iPad and basic computer/Internet tools; comfortable using walkie talkies.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and demonstrated ability to multitask in a high-volume retail setting.
- Excellent verbal communication and customer-service skills; strong English proficiency required for EU roles.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, peak season and public holidays.
- Ability to lift regularly up to 25 lbs and occasionally up to 50 lbs; to climb, bend and maneuver throughout sales floor and stockroom.
Skills
Experience
At least 1 year of retail experience—cashiering, stocking or direct sales—ideally within a luxury retail environment; a combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary coursework in fashion, retail, or business is a plus.
Workplace
The role is situated in Oak Brook, Illinois, USA — conveniently close to Chicago. There are currently 6 open positions in Oak Brook on Cerulean. Within Illinois, Cerulean currently features 92 open roles, including 3 recent additions. Across USA, Cerulean lists 3.565 open roles — 77 of them newly added.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 15 to USD 21.75 per hour.
Benefits
Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Paid paternity and maternity leave, Commuter benefits, Disability insurance, Tuition assistance
Culture
Coach emphasizes design-led creativity and customer focus within an inclusive, collaborative workplace as part of the Tapestry family. The brand values courage, creativity and continual learning while operating in a fast-paced, client-centric retail environment.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Coach, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Sales Associate», «Client Support Associate», «Retail Assistant — Cashwrap & Stockroom», «Cashwrap Specialist», «Client Services & Stockroom Associate», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.