Tapestry
Our global house of brands unites the magic of Coach, Kate Spade New York and Stuart Weitzman to stretch what’s possible
New York, NY
Hybrid

SALES ASSOCIATE

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Selling and Service

  • Understands organizational objectives and makes decisions that align with the Company priorities and values
  • Creates personal sales and clienteling strategies in partnership with the management team
  • Meets customer needs through solution-oriented and forward thinking
  • Builds credibility and trust as a personal fashion advisor by communicating fashion awareness and trends in the marketplace
  • Understands changes in local market with potential impact on business performance and supports the execution of local sales strategies and tactics
  • Creates positive impressions with customer by bringing best self to work through elevated, sophisticated, appropriate business attire consistent with Coach’s guide to style
  • Demonstrates Coach’s Selling and Service expectations at all times
  • Influences customers’ purchase decisions by balancing patience and assertiveness
  • Takes ownership and commitment for delivering results; actively aware of personal and store metrics and achieves goals
  • Flexes personal selling techniques to contribute to overall store financial results
  • Demonstrates persuasive (not aggressive), confident, friendly and genuine service skills and selling behaviors
  • Discusses product features and builds the sale by suggesting appropriate add on items to fit the customers’ specific needs
  • Works with multiple customers simultaneously and breaks away as appropriate
  • Follows up with customers consistently and genuinely to influence/close the sale
  • Develops product knowledge skills and remains aware of current collections
  • Demonstrates knowledge of competition and can apply that knowledge to building sales and customer relationships
  • Drives business through sales strategies, clienteling, sourcing new customers and maintaining on-going productive relationships with customers
  • Sensitive to customers’ needs and tailors approach by reading cues
  • Builds lasting and loyal relationships with customers
  • Ensures all daily tasks are completed without negatively impacting service or Coach standards

Workplace and Environment

  • Creates enthusiasm and positivity for a shared vision and mission
  • Fosters and environment of teamwork, trust and collaboration with peers, customers and supervisors
  • Demonstrates confidence when working with customers
  • Takes initiative; has a high-level of ownership and accountability for individual results
  • Welcomes feedback and adapts behaviors as appropriate
  • Represents Coach as a brand ambassador at all times
  • Is adaptable and flexible to change
  • Maintains a calm and professional demeanor at all times
  • Creates short and long-term strategies to achieve personal metrics and performance goals
  • Utilizes Company tools to keep self-informed
  • Handles and offers solutions to customer issues appropriately and involves a manager when necessary
  • Promotes and endorses a team selling environment

Operations

  • 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
  • Adheres to all retail policies and procedures including POS, Operations and Loss Prevention procedures
  • Leverages Coach’s tools and technology to support relationship building and clienteling efforts; including to drive sales and achieve individual goals
  • Replenishes inventory on sales floor as needed
  • Processes shipments as needed

Additional Requirements
Experience: 1- 3 year of previous selling experience in a luxury retail service environment preferred. Possesses current knowledge of fashion trends and competition in the marketplace.

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

Technical: Knowledge of cash registers systems, basic computer skills (including the ability to use iPad/laptop, Mobile POS and Internet)

Physical: Ability to communicate effectively with customers and team. Mobility to maneuver the sales floor and stock room to provide and support customer service. Reach above/bend to obtain product for customers from store fixtures/shelves at various heights and climb ladders/stairs/step-stools to perform visual merchandising and housekeeping duties. Ability to frequently lift and carry up to five pounds and at times lift and carry product/cartons up to fifty pounds to process product shipment/transfers.

Schedule: Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including nights, weekends, busy seasons, and high retail traffic and sales days(including but not limited to: the day after Thanksgiving, Memorial Day, Christmas Eve, Mother’s Day, etc.).

 

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


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What are Tapestry Perks + Benefits

Tapestry Benefits Overview

Our comprehensive employee benefits programs include but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, Tapestry Inc. Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, employee discount program, vacation and sick days, Health Saving Accounts, Flex Spending, Commuter Benefits, accident insurance, pet Insurance, and Tuition Reimbursement.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Tapestry is proud of its culture of service. We serve global communities through empowerment programs, financial & product donations, and volunteering, to make a positive impact on society.
Partners with nonprofits
We partner with nonprofits that support our local and global communities and share our belief that all should have the freedom to live authentically and thrive.
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Pair programming
Open office floor plan
Employee resource groups
Employee-led culture committees
Hybrid work model
Summer hours
Employee awards
Flexible work schedule
We have a Flex Friday program with half-day Fridays throughout the year.
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity manifesto
Diversity employee resource groups
We have four Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): Black Alliance, Asian Heritage Alliance, Prouder Together, and Working Parents & Caregivers. We also have an Inclusion Council.
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Team workouts
Mental health benefits
Wellness days
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Company equity
Employee stock purchase plan
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Paid parental leave is available up to a maximum of 12 weeks. To qualify for paid parental leave, parents must be a full-time employee and have worked for 6 months prior to applying for leave.
Family medical leave
We offer Family and Medical leave to employees who need time off due to their own serious health condition or to care for a family member with a serious health condition, consistent with the FMLA.
Adoption Assistance
Return-to-work program post parental leave
Company sponsored family events
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Company-sponsored happy hours
Fitness stipend
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Meditation space
Mother's room
Professional Development Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Online course subscriptions available
Apprenticeship programs

Additional Perks + Benefits

Company discounts on all 3 of our brands!

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