Coach Temporary Sales Associate
Coach in New York, NY seeks a Temporary Sales Associate to deliver luxury client service and support in-store sales.
Overview
Coach is a contemporary luxury house renowned for its leather goods, accessories and ready-to-wear, operating globally through flagship stores and wholesale partners. The brand is part of the Tapestry family and combines artisanal craftsmanship with modern retail experiences, offering a fast-paced retail environment focused on product excellence and client service.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional, personalised client service consistent with Coach brand standards and clienteling practices.
- Achieve store sales targets and KPIs through proactive selling, upselling and relationship development.
- Operate the point-of-sale system, process transactions, returns and exchanges accurately and securely.
- Support visual merchandising and ensure product presentation, stock levels and store standards are maintained.
- Assist with inventory procedures, stock replenishment and receiving shipments as directed.
- Adhere to loss-prevention policies, safety procedures and company compliance requirements.
- Provide operational support for store events, launches and promotional activities for the duration of the temporary assignment.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; further education in retail or fashion is advantageous.
- Previous retail or customer-service experience, ideally within premium or luxury brands.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a polished professional demeanour.
- Flexible availability including evenings, weekends and peak seasonal periods.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States for the duration of the assignment.
Skills
Experience
Previous experience in retail or customer-facing roles is preferred; experience within luxury or premium fashion retail is highly valued. Temporary or seasonal retail experience is a plus.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
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 fosters a collaborative, customer-centric retail culture that values craftsmanship and modern design. As part of the Tapestry group, the brand emphasizes professional development, inclusive team dynamics and a fast-paced environment driven by retail excellence.
About Cerulean
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