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Tapestry, Inc.

Temporary Sales Associate for - Woodstock, GA, US - location

Tapestry, Inc., Woodstock, Georgia, United States, 30189

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Temporary Sales Associate Coach

Woodstock, GA, US

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.

Job Description The Sales Associate role is an integral part of the store’s overall success and efficiency, demanding direct attention to our brand commitment when servicing customers and driving results. The Associate upholds Coach’s Service and Selling Models, creates a positive first impression, builds ongoing customer relationships through a personalized experience, and leaves a lasting impression.

Sales Floor Responsibilities

Understands organizational objectives and makes decisions that align with Company priorities

Takes ownership and is committed to delivering results, while remaining actively aware of personal and store metrics; creates personal sales and clienteling strategies in partnership with the management team.

Creates short‑ and long‑term strategies to achieve personal metrics and performance goals

Takes ownership of personal survey results and creates plans to improve and overcome areas of opportunity

Represents Coach as a brand ambassador

Demonstrates Coach’s Selling and Service expectations at all times

Understands changes in local market with potential impact on business performance and supports the execution of local sales strategies and tactics

Drives business through sales strategies, clienteling, sourcing new customers and maintaining ongoing productive relationships with customers

Creates positive impressions with customers by bringing best self to work through attire consistent with Coach’s Guide to Style

Builds credibility and trust as a personal fashion advisor by communicating fashion awareness and a strong knowledge of competition

Provides in‑depth product knowledge, including features, benefits, current offerings, and overall product value

Remains aware and is clearly able to communicate current pricing and promotional strategy to customers

Discusses product features and builds the sale by leveraging cross‑selling skills and abilities

Cross‑sells and encourages beneficial product add‑ons that relate to the customer’s shopping needs

Sensitive to customers’ needs and tailors approach by reading cues

Attends to the unique and individual shopping needs of each customer

Works with multiple customers simultaneously and breaks away as appropriate

Follows up with customers consistently and genuinely to influence/close the sale

Flexes personal selling techniques to contribute to overall store financial results

Builds lasting and loyal relationships with customers

Leverages Coach’s tools and technology to support relationship building and clienteling efforts

Creates enthusiasm and positivity for a shared vision and mission

Promotes and endorses a team selling environment

Fosters an environment of teamwork, trust and collaboration with internal and external customers

Remains solution oriented; is adaptable and flexible to changing business and store needs

Welcomes feedback and adapts behaviors as appropriate

Maintains a calm and professional demeanor at all times

Operations Responsibilities

Ensures all daily tasks are completed without negatively impacting service or Coach standards

Completes daily operational tasks including maintaining store (sales floor and backroom), cash wrap and visual merchandising to Coach standards consistently and in a timely manner

Maintains a clean and tidy selling floor at all times

Adheres to all applicable retail policies and procedures including POS, Operations and Asset Protection procedures

Replenishes inventory on sales floor as needed

Supports Store Inventory Process by processing shipment, stocking shelves, replenishing sales floor, maintains strong organizational standards both in the stockroom and on the sales floor

Supports cash‑wrap when needed to process purchases, returns and exchanges

Efficiently processes customer transactions: Purchase, Return, Exchange, Found Order etc.

Effectively helps to prepare store by organizing functional areas, performs routine cleaning, and maintains visual merchandising expectations

Competencies

Drive For Results : Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully, consistently one of the top performers, very bottom‑line oriented, steady push for results.

Customer Focus : Dedicated to meeting expectations of internal and external customers, gathers first‑hand customer information, establishes and maintains effective relationships, gains trust and respect.

Creativity : Generates new and unique ideas, connects previously unrelated notions, original and value‑added in brainstorming settings.

Interpersonal Savvy : Relates well to all kinds of people, builds rapport, uses diplomacy and tact, diffuses high‑tension situations comfortably.

Learning on the Fly : Learns quickly when facing new problems, adaptable, experiments, enjoys challenge of unfamiliar tasks, grasps underlying structure of tasks.

Perseverance : Pursues with energy, drive, does not give up before finishing, especially in face of setbacks.

Dealing with Ambiguity : Copes with change, shifts gears comfortably, acts without full picture, handles risk and uncertainty.

Additional Requirements

Experience : 1–3 years of previous sales experience, preferably in luxury retail service environment; current knowledge of fashion trends and competition.

Education : High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.

Technical : Knowledge of cash register systems and basic computer skills (iPad/laptop, Mobile POS, Internet), use walkie‑talkie, read price and product release sheets.

Physical : Ability to execute at a fast pace, communicate effectively, maneuver sales floor, work shelves and stockroom, lift up to 25 pounds routinely, lift up to 50 pounds for product shipment/transfers.

Schedule : Ability to meet Coach Scheduling & Availability Expectations, including flexible schedule, nights, weekends, holidays and high‑traffic sales days.

Note: This document serves only as a sample of job duties and responsibilities and does not include an exhaustive list of all performance requirements.

Benefits and Compensation General Description of All Benefits: Our company offers health benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance and disability insurance. Eligible employees can enroll in our 401(k) savings plan and take paid time off for wellness needs and vacations.

General Description of Other Compensation: Eligible employees will receive discounts on certain products and incentive compensation.

Equal Opportunity Statement Tapestry, Inc., parent company of the Coach brand, 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 requirements of the position under consideration, without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, 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.

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