Temporary Sales Associate

kate spade new york•The Woodlands, TX

1d•$15 - $20

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 position combines luxury-retail service, omnichannel selling, and team collaboration to build brand loyalty and revenue. The role includes representing Coach’s service and style standards, building client relationships through personalized styling and product expertise, and driving sales through tailored recommendations, cross-selling, and upselling. Associates use mobile point-of-sale, clienteling, and social-selling tools to capture customer data and encourage repeat purchases. They also perform operational and inventory tasks while maintaining the sales floor and stockroom, supporting teammates, and participating in brand training and inclusion initiatives. This is a temporary position. The schedule must be flexible to meet business needs, including nights, weekends, peak busy 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. Base pay range: $15.00–$19.50.

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.
Strong English proficiency.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include 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, 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 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 daily 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 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.