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 house renowned for its craftsmanship in leather goods, handbags and accessories. The brand operates as part of Tapestry, Inc., combining heritage American design with contemporary retail experiences across global flagship stores and wholesale partners.

Coach in New York seeks a Temporary Sales Associate to deliver luxury client service and support store operations.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver an elevated, personalised client experience through proactive clienteling and relationship building.
  • Achieve individual and store sales targets by guiding product selection and closing transactions.
  • Operate the point-of-sale system, process payments and manage returns and exchanges accurately.
  • Maintain visual merchandising standards and ensure merchandise is presented to brand guidelines.
  • Support stockroom operations including receiving, replenishment, inventory counts and loss-prevention procedures.
  • Participate in store events, floor moves and promotional set-ups as required during the assignment.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 1 year of retail sales experience; luxury or premium brand experience strongly preferred.
  • Flexible availability including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a polished, client-focused manner.
  • Reliable, punctual and able to stand for extended periods and perform light physical tasks.
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Skills

Clienteling Visual merchandising Cash handling Point-of-sale (POS) operation Inventory management Loss-prevention procedures Customer service Merchandise presentation

Experience

At least one year of direct retail selling experience, preferably within a luxury or premium brand environment. Proven track record of meeting sales objectives and delivering high-touch client service is advantageous.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; additional retail or customer service training is advantageous.

Workplace

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

Culture

Coach cultivates a customer-centric, design-led retail environment where craftsmanship and attention to detail are celebrated. As part of Tapestry, the brand emphasises professional development, collaborative teamwork and a fast-paced sales culture driven by service excellence.

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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