Sales Associate III

kate spade new york•Geneva, IL

97d•$15 - $20

About The Position

The Sales Associate is a front-line ambassador for 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, omnichannel selling, and teamwork to build brand loyalty and revenue. Associates represent Coach according to its style and service standards, develop client relationships through styling and product expertise, and use sales and clienteling tools to encourage repeat purchases. They also complete operational and inventory tasks while maintaining service standards and a clean, organized sales floor and stockroom. The listed duties are examples and are not exhaustive.

Requirements

At least 1 year of sales experience; luxury retail experience 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.
Ability to work at a fast pace in a fast-paced environment.
Strong English proficiency.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet business needs, including nights, weekends, peak busy season, and high-traffic retail days such as public holidays.
Ability to lift at least 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds 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 demonstrations.
Clienteling and data acquisition skills.

Responsibilities

Represent Coach as a brand ambassador and adhere to 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 operational tasks such as cash wrap, inventory processing, replenishment, and visual merchandising while maintaining service standards.
Keep the sales floor and stockroom clean, organized, and stocked; follow retail policies, POS procedures, 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.