Temporary Support Associate

Coach is a global fashion house founded in NewYork in 1941. Inspired by the vision of Creative Director Stuart Vevers and the inclusive and courageous spirit of our hometown, we make beautiful things, crafted to last—so you can be yourself. Coach is part of the Tapestry portfolio, a global house of brands committed to stretching what’s possible and to being innovative and wholly inclusive. The Sales Associate is the front‑line ambassador of the Coach brand. You will deliver an elevated, personalized shopping experience, meet personal and store sales goals, and support daily store operations. This role blends luxury‑retail service, omni‑channel selling, and team collaboration to drive brand loyalty and revenue. Key Responsibilities Represent Coach as a brand ambassador, adhering to 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. Utilize 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; meet or exceed individual and team KPIs. Source new customers, maintain relationships, and follow up to close sales. Maintain high energy on the floor, manage multiple customers, and adapt selling techniques to business needs. Complete daily operational tasks (cash wrap, inventory processing, replenishment, visual merchandising) while maintaining service standards. Keep sales floor and stockroom clean, organized, and stocked; follow retail policies, POS, and asset protection procedures. Process transactions efficiently (purchases, returns, exchanges, online pickups). Support inventory cycles: receive shipments, stock shelves, and manage product movement. Assist teammates in functional areas as required. Foster a collaborative, trust‑based environment; encourage team performance. Participate in brand initiatives, training programs, and inclusion activities. Welcome feedback, adapt behaviors, and maintain a calm, professional demeanor. Required Qualifications 1+ years of sales experience (luxury retail preferred); knowledge of fashion trends and competitors. A combination of education and experience will be considered. Experience with POS operation, basic computer proficiency (iPad/laptop, Mobile POS), walkie‑talkie use, and ability to read price/release sheets. Luxury retail background, social media savvy, experience with live‑stream shopping or video demos, clienteling and data acquisition skills. (Preferred) Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment. Strong English language proficiency. Strong English language proficiency (for EU). Schedule: Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet business needs—including nights, weekends, peak‑busy season, and high‑traffic retail days (including, but not limited to, public holidays). Ability to lift at least 25 lbs regularly (up to 50 lbs occasionally), to climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver sales floor and stockroom. Our Competencies for All Employees Courage : Doesn’t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and actionable positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces issues up front; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary. Creativity : Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections between previously unrelated concepts; is original and adds value in brainstorming. Customer Focus : Dedicated to meeting the expectations of internal and external customers; gathers first‑hand customer information and uses it for improvements; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships; gains their trust and respect. Dealing with Ambiguity : Effectively adapts to change; shifts gears comfortably; decides and acts without the full picture; is not upset when things are uncertain; can handle risk and uncertainty. Drive for Results : Exceeds goals; consistently is a top performer; very bottom‑line oriented; pushes self and others for results. Interpersonal Savvy : Relates well to all kinds of people, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse high‑tension situations comfortably. Learning on the Fly : Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; opens to change; analyzes successes and failures; experiments to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks. Our Competencies for All People Managers Strategic Agility : Sees ahead clearly; anticipates future consequences; has broad, future‑oriented perspective; paints credible visions and possibilities; creates competitive strategies and plans. Developing Direct Reports and Others : Provides challenging tasks; holds frequent development discussions; is aware of each person’s career goals; creates compelling development plans and executes them; pushes people to accept developmental moves; collaborates with the developmental system; builds people. Building Effective Teams : Blends people into effective teams; creates strong morale and spirit; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible; defines success as a whole team; creates a feeling of belonging. Coach is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative‑action employer. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline, and termination) are based on the applicant’s or employee’s qualifications as they relate to the job requirements. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other protected basis prohibited by law. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Tapestry, Inc. will provide applicants and employees with reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Tapestry People Services at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Base Pay Range $15.00 – $19.25 Benefits: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Paid paternity and maternity leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance, and Tuition assistance. Please click here for a complete list of U.S. Corporate Compensation & Benefits. Want to know more about working at Coach? Please visit our website for additional information. #J-18808-Ljbffr