Coach Temporary Sales Associate

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

About Coach

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.

Coach in New York, NY seeks a Temporary Sales Associate to deliver luxury client service and support in-store sales.

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

Clienteling Luxury retail sales Visual merchandising Cash handling Point of Sale (POS) systems Inventory management Loss prevention procedures

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.

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

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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Coach

Coach Temporary Sales Associate

New York, USA

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