Sales Associate III

kate spade new york•Tulalip Bay, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Coach is a global fashion house founded in New York in 1941, part of the Tapestry portfolio. Inspired by Creative Director Stuart Vevers and the inclusive spirit of its hometown, Coach creates beautiful, lasting products. Tapestry is a global house of brands committed to innovation, equity, inclusion, and diversity. The Sales Associate serves as a front-line ambassador for the Coach brand, responsible for delivering an elevated, personalized shopping experience, achieving personal and store sales goals, and supporting daily store operations. This role combines luxury-retail service, omni-channel selling, and team collaboration to foster brand loyalty and drive revenue.

Requirements

1+ years of sales experience (luxury retail preferred)
Knowledge of fashion trends and competitors.
A combination of education and experience will be considered
Experience with POS operation, basic computer proficiency (iPad/laptop, Mobile POS), walkie-talkie use, ability to read price/release sheets.
Strong English proficiency.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet business needs—including nights, weekends, peak busy season, and high-traffic retail days (including, but not limited to, public holidays).
Ability to lift at least 25 lbs. regularly (up to 50 lbs, occasionally), to climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver sales floor and stockroom.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Represent Coach as a brand ambassador, adhering to the 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.
Utilize mobile POS, clienteling tools, and social selling platforms (including short-form video) to capture data and encourage repeat purchases.
Develop and execute personal sales plans; meet or exceed individual and team KPIs.
Source new customers, maintain relationships, and follow up to close sales.
Maintain high energy on the floor, manage multiple customers, and adapt selling techniques to business needs.
Complete daily operational tasks (cash wrap, inventory processing, replenishment, visual merchandising) while maintaining service standards.
Keep sales floor and stockroom clean, organized, and stocked; follow retail policies, POS, and asset protection procedures.
Process transactions efficiently (purchases, returns, exchanges, online pickups).
Support inventory cycles: receive shipments, stock shelves, and manage product movement.
Assist teammates in functional areas as required.
Foster a collaborative, trust-based environment; encourage team performance.
Participate in brand initiatives, training programs, and inclusion activities.
Welcome feedback, adapt behaviors, and maintain a calm, professional demeanor.