Coach Temporary Sales Associate
- Employment
- Temporary
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Posted
- Apr 1, 2026
About Coach
Coach is a global modern luxury house renowned for its leather goods, handbags and lifestyle accessories. The brand is part of Tapestry, Inc., and combines American heritage with contemporary design, operating a network of boutiques and wholesale partners worldwide.
Coach in New York, NY seeks a Temporary Sales Associate to provide luxury client service and support store operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver concierge-level client service to cultivate long-term relationships and drive sales conversion.
- Achieve individual and store sales targets through active selling, suggestive selling and clienteling.
- Operate the point-of-sale system, process transactions, returns and exchanges with accuracy.
- Support visual merchandising standards: maintain displays, stock floor merchandise and execute markdowns as directed.
- Perform inventory control and stockroom duties including receiving, tagging and replenishment.
- Maintain store presentation and housekeeping standards; follow loss-prevention and cash-handling procedures.
- Assist with in-store events, private appointments and promotional activities as required.
Qualifications
- Professional, polished appearance and demeanor appropriate for a luxury retail environment.
- Authorization to work in the hiring country without sponsorship.
- Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends and peak retail periods.
- Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills; ability to engage diverse clientele.
- Reliable, punctual and able to perform physically demanding retail tasks for extended periods.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level role; prior retail experience preferred. Candidates with 1+ year of experience in luxury, premium or high-volume retail environments or demonstrable customer-facing sales experience will be prioritized.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; vocational retail training or coursework in sales/marketing is a plus.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA.
Culture
Coach emphasizes craftsmanship, elevated client service and contemporary design within a collaborative retail culture. Employees are expected to maintain high standards of presentation and customer experience while benefiting from professional development opportunities typical of a global luxury brand.
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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