Coach Temporary Sales Associate
Coach — Temporary Sales Associate in New York, NY. Provide elevated client service, drive sales and support store operations for a luxury accessories boutique.
Overview
Coach is an American luxury accessories and lifestyle brand known for its craftsmanship, leather goods and contemporary approach to heritage design. The brand is a member of Tapestry, Inc., a global house of premium fashion houses, and offers retail roles within an international network of boutiques that prioritize client service and creative merchandising.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional, personalized client service to cultivate relationships and drive sales in a luxury retail environment.
- Achieve individual and store sales objectives through proactive client engagement, product presentations and suggestive selling.
- Operate the point-of-sale system, process transactions, handle cash and maintain accurate till reconciliation.
- Support visual merchandising standards: maintain on-floor presentation, replenish displays and ensure stock is retail-ready.
- Assist with receiving, tagging and inventory management; participate in stock counts and loss-prevention procedures.
- Perform opening and closing tasks, maintain store cleanliness and support daily operational workflows as required.
Qualifications
- Proven aptitude for client-facing retail roles; prior luxury or premium-brand retail experience preferred but not required.
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills with a polished, professional presence.
- Flexible availability including evenings, weekends and holidays; ability to work a variable schedule.
- Reliable, punctual and able to stand for extended periods and perform light manual tasks related to merchandising and stock handling.
- Legal authorization to work in the role's country without sponsorship.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level role; 0–2 years of retail experience preferred. Prior exposure to luxury or premium-brand environments is advantageous.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
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 boutiques emphasize a client-first culture anchored in craftsmanship, contemporary design and attentive service. As part of Tapestry, the brand supports professional development and cross-brand collaboration within a global luxury retail organisation.
About Cerulean
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