Temporary Sales Associate

Tapestry•Pittsburgh, PA

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 team collaboration to build brand loyalty and drive revenue. The associate represents Coach service and style standards, builds client relationships through personalized styling and product expertise, and drives sales with tailored recommendations, cross-selling, and upselling. They use mobile point-of-sale, clienteling tools, and social selling platforms, including short-form video, to capture customer information and encourage repeat purchases. They also maintain the sales floor and stockroom, complete operational and inventory tasks, process transactions, and contribute to a collaborative team environment. This is a temporary role. 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 position requires regularly lifting at least 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, and the ability to climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver around the sales floor and stockroom.

Requirements

At least 1 year of sales experience; luxury retail experience is preferred.
Knowledge of fashion trends and competitors.
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, 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.
A combination of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Represent Coach as a brand ambassador and follow 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, 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.