Sales Associate III

kate spade new york•Lexington, KY

1d•$15 - $19

About The Position

The Sales Associate is a front-line ambassador of the Coach brand, delivering an elevated, personalized shopping experience while meeting personal and store sales goals and supporting daily store operations. The role combines luxury-retail service, omni-channel selling, and team collaboration to drive brand loyalty and revenue. The associate builds client relationships through personalized styling, product expertise, and fashion advice; uses selling and clienteling tools to encourage repeat purchases; and contributes to sales plans and performance goals. The position also includes operational work such as processing transactions, managing inventory, replenishing merchandise, maintaining visual merchandising standards, and keeping the sales floor and stockroom organized. The role requires a flexible schedule to meet business needs, including nights, weekends, peak busy season, and high-traffic retail days such as public holidays. Physical demands include regularly lifting at least 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, and climbing, bending, kneeling, and maneuvering around the sales floor and stockroom.

Requirements

At least 1 year of sales experience; luxury retail is preferred. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
Knowledge of fashion trends and competitors.
Experience operating POS systems and basic computer proficiency, including iPad/laptop and Mobile POS.
Ability to use a walkie-talkie and read price/release sheets.
Strong English proficiency.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, peak busy season, and high-traffic retail days, including public holidays.
Ability to lift at least 25 lbs. regularly and up to 50 lbs. occasionally, and to climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver around the sales floor and stockroom.

Nice To Haves

Luxury retail background.
Social media savvy, including experience with live-stream shopping or video demos.
Clienteling and data acquisition skills.

Responsibilities

Represent Coach as a brand ambassador and follow Coach Guide to Style and Service standards.
Build lasting client relationships through personalized styling, product expertise, and fashion advice.
Drive sales through cross-selling, upselling, and tailored recommendations.
Use mobile POS, clienteling tools, and social selling platforms, including short-form video, to capture customer data and encourage repeat purchases.
Develop and execute personal sales plans and meet or exceed individual and team KPIs.
Source new customers, maintain relationships, and follow up to close sales.
Maintain high energy on the sales floor, manage multiple customers, and adapt selling techniques to business needs.
Complete daily operational tasks, including cash wrap, inventory processing, replenishment, and visual merchandising.
Keep the sales floor and stockroom clean, organized, and stocked; follow retail policies, POS, and asset protection procedures.
Process purchases, returns, exchanges, and online pickups efficiently.
Support inventory cycles by receiving shipments, stocking shelves, and managing product movement.
Assist teammates in functional areas as required.
Foster a collaborative, trust-based environment and encourage team performance.
Participate in brand initiatives, training programs, and inclusion activities.
Welcome feedback, adapt behaviors, and maintain a calm, professional demeanor.