Coach Temporary Sales Associate

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Location
New YorkNew YorkUSA
Employment
Temporary
Seniority
Entry-Level
Posted
Apr 1, 2026

About Coach

Coach is an American luxury lifestyle house known for its leather goods, accessories and ready-to-wear. The brand is part of Tapestry, Inc., a global house of modern luxury fashion brands, and is recognised for combining heritage craftsmanship with contemporary design and a client-focused retail experience.

Coach — Temporary Sales Associate in New York, NY. Temporary luxury retail role delivering client service, sales and merchandising excellence.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver exceptional, personalised client service and cultivate long-term relationships through proactive clienteling and follow-up.
  • Achieve daily and weekly sales targets through consultative selling and product knowledge.
  • Operate the point-of-sale system accurately, process transactions, returns and exchanges, and handle cash/card procedures.
  • Maintain visual merchandising standards, ensure product presentation and store housekeeping meet brand guidelines.
  • Receive, replenish and organise stock; assist with inventory counts and loss-prevention procedures.
  • Support promotional activities, client events and back-of-house tasks as required during the temporary assignment.

Qualifications

  • Previous retail or customer-facing sales experience; luxury retail experience preferred.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a polished, client-facing manner.
  • Basic numeracy and proven cash‑handling accuracy.
  • Flexible availability including weekends, evenings and holiday periods as required for a temporary assignment.
  • Legal entitlement to work in the United States (or local jurisdiction) for the duration of the contract.

Skills

Clienteling Luxury selling Point-of-sale (POS) operations Cash handling Visual merchandising Inventory replenishment Loss prevention awareness

Experience

Previous retail or customer-facing experience is required; at least some experience in a sales role is preferred. Prior experience in luxury or premium-brand retail is an advantage but not mandatory for hire.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in retail, visual merchandising or fashion is a plus.

Workplace

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

Culture

Coach blends heritage craftsmanship with contemporary creativity and a strong emphasis on client experience. The workplace culture tends to be fast-paced and service-oriented, with structured training and clear brand standards that support development within retail operations.

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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