Coach Temporary Sales Support Associate
Coach (Tapestry) in New York, NY seeks a Temporary Sales Support Associate to assist sales, client service and merchandising in a flagship retail setting.
Overview
Coach is an American luxury accessories and lifestyle brand known for its leather goods and modern American aesthetic. The brand operates within the Tapestry portfolio, a global house of fashion brands, and combines craftsmanship with contemporary retail theatre across flagship stores and wholesale channels.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide polished, client-focused service on the sales floor, greeting customers and assisting with product selection to uphold Coach’s luxury standards.
- Support store sales associates by executing point-of-sale transactions, returns, exchanges and accurate cash handling.
- Maintain visual merchandising standards by replenishing stock, arranging displays and ensuring the sales floor reflects seasonal directives.
- Conduct inventory activities including stock receiving, cycle counts and transfer preparation to support inventory accuracy.
- Manage clienteling tasks such as appointment support, follow-up communications and maintaining confidentiality of client information.
- Assist with store opening/closing procedures, back-of-house organisation and ad hoc operational tasks to ensure seamless store operations.
Qualifications
- Right to work in the hiring country and availability for the full temporary assignment period.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with a customer-first orientation and polished presentation.
- Demonstrable ability to perform accurate cash handling and transaction processing.
- Flexibility to work retail hours, including evenings, weekends and peak seasonal periods.
- Attention to detail and the capacity to follow visual merchandising directives precisely.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level to 1+ year of retail or customer-facing experience preferred; prior exposure to luxury, fashion or accessories retail is advantageous but not mandatory.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or coursework in retail, fashion, or business is advantageous.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA. 1.625 luxury roles are listed in New York on Cerulean, 1148 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the New York region, Cerulean lists 1.746 open positions — 1169 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 3.480 open roles in USA, including 1337 added in the last 48 hours.
Culture
Coach cultivates a design-led, client-centred retail culture that values craftsmanship, grooming and approachable luxury. Teams operate in fast-paced, collaborative environments where attention to detail and elevated service are paramount.
About Cerulean
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