Coach Temporary Sales Associate
Coach in New York seeks a Temporary Sales Associate to deliver elevated client service and drive in-store sales for leather goods and accessories.
Overview
Coach is an American luxury fashion house known for finely crafted leather goods, accessories and ready-to-wear. Operating globally through direct retail and wholesale channels, Coach is part of the Tapestry, Inc. group and emphasizes artisanal craftsmanship, contemporary design and elevated client service across its stores.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver outstanding, personalised client service to drive sales and achieve daily and weekly KPIs.
- Execute clienteling activities, including building and maintaining strong client relationships and following up on enquiries and orders.
- Operate the point-of-sale system accurately, process payments, handle returns and complete sales documentation.
- Maintain high visual merchandising standards and ensure product presentation aligns with brand directives.
- Support inventory management tasks such as stock replenishment, stock counts and organising the stockroom.
- Act as a brand ambassador by demonstrating product knowledge of leather goods, accessories and seasonal collections.
- Adhere to loss-prevention procedures, store opening/closing routines and workplace safety guidelines.
Qualifications
- Previous retail or luxury sales experience preferred; seasonal or temporary retail experience an asset.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a client-focused approach.
- Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends and holiday trading periods.
- Ability to stand and perform physical tasks for extended periods and to lift moderate weights for stock handling.
- Legal authorization to work in the location of hire.
Skills
Experience
Preferably 0–2 years of retail or luxury sales experience; previous seasonal or temporary retail assignments are advantageous.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA. Cerulean lists 1.629 open roles in New York, including 1154 posted recently. The broader New York area accounts for 1.748 active listings on Cerulean, 1172 of which are new. In USA as a whole, Cerulean currently features 3.470 open positions, with 1322 posted this week.
Culture
Coach promotes a client-centric, design-driven retail environment where craftsmanship and contemporary style are celebrated. The workplace is fast-paced and collaborative, offering frontline staff opportunities to develop retail skills and deepen product expertise within the Tapestry group.
About Cerulean
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