Temporary Sales Associate
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 represents Coach’s service and style standards, builds client relationships through personalized styling and product expertise, and drives sales with tailored recommendations. The role also uses mobile point-of-sale, clienteling tools, and social-selling platforms; supports transactions and inventory activities; and maintains an organized sales floor and stockroom. Associates contribute to a collaborative team environment and participate in brand initiatives, training, and inclusion activities. This is a temporary position. The schedule must be flexible to meet business needs, including nights, weekends, peak season, and high-traffic retail days such as public holidays. The role requires regularly lifting at least 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds, as well as climbing, bending, kneeling, and maneuvering around the sales floor and stockroom.
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 and 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 regularly lift at least 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, and to climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver around the sales floor and stockroom.
Nice To Haves
- Luxury retail background.
- Social media savvy.
- Experience with live-stream shopping or video demonstrations.
- Clienteling and data-acquisition skills.
Responsibilities
- Represent Coach as a brand ambassador and follow the Coach Guide to Style and Service standards.
- Build 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 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.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid paternity and maternity leave
- Commuter benefits
- Disability insurance
- Tuition assistance
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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