Temporary Sales Associate

Coach; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,863; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Coach is seeking a Sales Associate in Schaumburg, IL to deliver an elevated, personalized shopping experience and meet sales goals. This role blends luxury-retail service with omni-channel selling and team collaboration to drive loyalty and revenue.

You will build client relationships, recommend products, operate POS on iPad, and participate in visual merchandising. Flexible schedule and strong English are essential.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of sales experience, luxury retail preferred.
• POS operation and basic computer proficiency (iPad/laptop) required.
• Strong English proficiency.
• Experience with live-stream shopping or video demos is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Represent Coach as a brand ambassador and follow style standards.
• Build client relationships through styling and product knowledge.
• Drive sales through cross- and upselling.
• Utilize POS, clienteling tools, and social platforms to capture data.
• Meet or exceed personal and team KPIs.
• Source new customers and follow up to close sales.
• Support daily store operations and merchandising.

Skills

Sales experience

POS operation

English proficiency

Luxury retail

Social media savvy

Clienteling

Data acquisition

Tools

iPad

Laptop

Mobile POS

Job description

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, ability to read price/release sheets.
• Strong English proficiency.
• 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. (for EU)

Schedule: Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet business needs—including nights, weekends, peakbusy season, and high‑traffic retail days (including, but not limited to, public holidays).

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift at least 25 lbs. regularly (up to 50 lbs, occasionally), to climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver sales floor and stockroom.

Base Pay Range

$15.00-$19.50

Benefits

Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Paid Paternity and Maternity leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance and Tuition assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Coach is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. 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 requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally‑recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable 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 1-855-566-9264 or [e-mail].