Retail Contingent

Overview

Coach is a global fashion house founded in New York 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—for you to be yourself in.

Coach is part of the Tapestry portfolio – a global house of brands committed to stretching what’s possible. A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive.

The Sales Support Associate role is an integral part of the store’s overall success and efficiency; demanding direct attention to our brand commitment when servicing our customers. Leaving a lasting impression on our customers through friendly, efficient interactions at our cash wrap and a well-maintained sales floor. Accurate and effective work, supporting the flow of product from the moment of receipt through the point of sale is essential to this role.

• CASH WRAP
• Greeting the customer with a smile and eye contact and offering your name
• Interact genuinely and naturally with the customer
• Read cues and determine customers’ needs
• Conduct email/name capture, where permitted by law
• Maintain accuracy when operating POS
• Maintain cash wrap organization and cleanliness
• Suggest multiple add-ons and sell gift cards
• Maintain cash and POS media accurately and in compliance with Coach policy
• Create lasting impression by genuinely thanking customer and provide reason to return
• Represent Coach brand appropriately

• STOCKROOM / WAREHOUSE
• Receive shipment and transfers
• Notify Store Management when new product arrives
• Scan cartons/transfers, verifying store information is correct
• Communicate all discrepancies to Store Management
• Process shipment/transfers according to Coach standards and time frames
• Organize and clean stock room daily; to include offsite / remote warehouse as applicable
• Shift/organize product in the stockroom; react to sell through and make room for new product
• Manage stock levels/product ownership in back-of-house and sales floor
• Prepare and conduct regular cycle counts, as directed
• Participate in store physical inventory counts, as scheduled
• Maintain Company Loss Prevention standards

• SALES FLOOR
• Regularly analyze sales floor to assess replenishment needs
• Replenish sales floor/assigned zone
• React to sell through and execute visual merchandising needs
• Support sales floor activities, as directed
• Effectively communicate information pertaining to price points, features/benefits, color and stock availability to multiple customers
• Respond to customer requests confidently; partner with sales team or Store Management, when needed
• Upkeep housekeeping standards

• Drive For Results
  :
  Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully, top performer, bottom-line oriented.
• Customer Focus
  :
  Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; builds trust and maintains relationships.
• Creativity
  :
  Generates new and unique ideas; makes connections among unrelated notions.
• Interpersonal Savvy
  :
  Relates well to all kinds of people; builds rapport and maintains diplomacy and tact.
• Learning on The Fly
  :
  Learns quickly, open to change, analyzes successes and failures to improve.
• Perseverance
  :
  Finishes tasks with energy and determination.
• Dealing with Ambiguity
  :
  Handles change and risk; can act without the total picture.

Additional Requirements

• Experience
  : 1-3 years of previous retail experience (cashier/stock, sales, etc.), preferably in a luxury retail service environment. Knowledge of fashion trends and competition.
• Education
  :
  High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.
• Technical
  :
  Knowledge of cash register systems, basic computer skills (including iPad/laptop, Mobile POS and Internet), walkie talkie, read price and product release sheets.
• Physical
  :
  Ability to execute at a fast pace; ability to maneuver the sales floor, stock room; occasional climbing, bending, and kneeling; able to lift up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds to process shipments/transfers.
• Schedule
  :
  Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays with high retail traffic.

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