Temporary Sales Associate

Tapestry•East Rutherford, NJ

About The Position

The Sales Associate is the front-line ambassador of the Coach brand, delivering an elevated, personalized shopping experience while meeting individual 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’s style and service standards, build client relationships through personalized styling and product expertise, and drive sales through tailored recommendations, cross-selling, and upselling. They use mobile POS, clienteling tools, and social selling platforms to capture customer data and encourage repeat purchases. They also develop personal sales plans, follow up with customers, and work toward individual and team performance indicators. The role includes completing store operations such as cash wrap, inventory processing, replenishment, visual merchandising, and transaction processing. Associates keep the sales floor and stockroom clean, organized, and stocked; follow retail, POS, and asset-protection procedures; and assist teammates in functional areas as needed. They contribute to a collaborative environment, participate in brand initiatives and training, welcome feedback, and maintain a calm, professional demeanor. 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 climbing, bending, kneeling, and maneuvering 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.
A combination of education and experience will be considered.
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, including nights, weekends, peak busy season, and high-traffic retail days, including 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 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 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.