Coach Temporary Sales Associate
Coach seeks a Temporary Sales Associate in New York, NY — deliver luxury client service, sales support and merchandising in a flagship retail environment.
Overview
Coach is a global luxury fashion house known for its refined leather goods and modern accessories. As a brand within Tapestry, Inc., Coach blends American heritage with contemporary design and operates a network of flagship stores and wholesale partners worldwide. The company emphasizes craftsmanship, product innovation, and elevated customer experiences across its retail footprint.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional, personalised client service to a diverse luxury clientele, driving transactions and building long-term relationships.
- Meet individual and store sales targets through proactive selling, clienteling, and product knowledge.
- Support visual merchandising standards: maintain attractive product presentations, replenish floor stock, and execute promotional displays.
- Operate point-of-sale (POS) systems accurately; perform cash handling, transactions, and daily reconciliations as required.
- Assist with inventory management tasks including receiving, tagging, stock counts and loss-prevention procedures.
- Provide operational support during peak periods and special events, ensuring store standards and brand guidelines are upheld.
Qualifications
- Legally authorized to work in the United States and available for flexible retail hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional retail- or fashion-related education is an asset.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a polished, customer-focused manner appropriate for luxury retail.
- Ability to operate POS systems, perform accurate cash handling and follow store security procedures.
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods and handle routine stock tasks.
Skills
Experience
At least 1 year of retail sales experience is preferred; prior experience within a luxury or premium brand and demonstrated success meeting sales targets are advantageous.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; vocational or post-secondary coursework in retail, fashion or sales is a plus.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA. Cerulean lists 1.625 open roles in New York, including 1148 posted recently. The broader New York area accounts for 1.746 active listings on Cerulean, 1169 of which are new. In USA as a whole, Cerulean currently features 3.480 open positions, with 1337 posted this week.
Culture
Coach fosters a design-led, client-centric retail culture informed by heritage craftsmanship and contemporary sensibilities. Store teams operate in fast-paced, collaborative environments where service excellence, visual standards and personal development are encouraged.
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.