Temporary Sales Associate

Tapestry•Minnetonka, MN

About The Position

The Sales Associate is the 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 teamwork to build brand loyalty and revenue. Sales Associates represent Coach and follow its Guide to Style and Service standards. They build client relationships through personalized styling, product expertise, and fashion advice; drive sales through tailored recommendations, cross-selling, and upselling; and use mobile POS, clienteling tools, and social selling platforms to capture customer data and encourage repeat purchases. They also develop personal sales plans, work toward KPIs, find and follow up with customers, and adapt to changing business needs. The position includes operational duties such as processing transactions and online pickups, cash wrap, inventory processing and replenishment, visual merchandising, receiving shipments, and maintaining clean, organized sales-floor and stockroom areas. Associates follow retail, POS, and asset-protection procedures, support teammates, participate in training and brand initiatives, and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive team environment. The stated duties are a sample and are not exhaustive.

Requirements

At least 1 year of sales experience; luxury retail experience is preferred.
Knowledge of fashion trends and competitors.
A combination of education and experience will be considered.
Experience with POS operation and basic computer use, 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 to meet business needs, including nights, weekends, peak busy season, high-traffic retail days, and public holidays.
Ability to regularly lift at least 25 lbs and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability 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 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 energy on the sales floor, manage multiple customers, and adapt selling techniques to business needs.
Complete operational tasks, including 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, 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 needed.
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.