Temporary Support Associate

Temporary Support Associate

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 lastfor you to be yourself in.

Coach is part of the Tapestry portfolioa 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.

Sales Support Associate Job Description

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.

Sample of tasks required of role :

CASH WRAP : Greeting the customer with a smile and with eye contact and offering your name; interacting genuinely and naturally with the customer; reading cues and determining customers' needs; conducting email / name capture, where permitted by law; maintaining accuracy when operating POS; maintaining cash wrap organization and cleanliness; suggesting multiple add-ons and selling gift cards; maintaining cash and POS media accurately and in compliance with Coach policy; creating a lasting impression by genuinely thanking the customer and providing reason to return; representing the Coach brand appropriately.

STOCKROOM / WAREHOUSE : Receiving shipment and transfers; notifying Store Management when new product arrives; scanning cartons / transfers, verifying store information is correct; communicating all discrepancies to Store Management; processing shipment / transfers according to Coach standards and timeframes; organizing and cleaning stock room daily; to include offsite / remote warehouse as applicable; shifting / organizing product in the stockroom; reacting to sell through and making room for new product; managing stock levels / product ownership in back-of-house and sales floor; preparing and conducting regular cycle counts, as directed; participating in store physical inventory counts, as scheduled; maintaining Company Loss Prevention standards.

SALES FLOOR : Regularly analyzing sales floor to assess replenishment needs; replenishing sales floor / assigned zone; reacting to sell through and executing visual merchandising needs; supporting sales floor activities, as directed; effectively communicating information pertaining to price points, features / benefits, color and stock availability to multiple customers; responding to customer requests confidently; partnering with sales team or Store Management, when needed; upholding housekeeping standards.

Competencies required :

Drive For Results : Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is consistently one of the top performers; very bottom line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

Customer Focus : Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

Creativity : Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.

Interpersonal Savvy : Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.

Learning on The Fly : Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.

Perseverance : Pursues everything with energy, drive and a need to finish; seldom gives up on anything before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks.

Dealing with Ambiguity : Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn't upset when things are up in the air; doesn't have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.

Additional Requirements Experience : 1-3 years of previous retail experience (cashier / stock experience, sales, etc.), preferably in a luxury retail service environment. Possesses current knowledge of fashion trends and competition in the marketplace.

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

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

Physical : Ability to execute at a fast pace. Ability to communicate effectively with customers and team. Ability to maneuver the sales floor, sales shelves, and stock room; climbing, bending, and kneeling are required. Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds and, at times, lift and carry product / cartons up to 50 pounds to process product shipment / transfers.

Schedule : Ability to meet Coach Scheduling & Availability Expectations, including ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays 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 job duties and responsibilities and does not include an exhaustive list of all performance requirements.

Tapestry, Inc., parent company of the Coach brand, 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.

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 up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.
• Creativity : Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.
• Customer Focus : Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Dealing with Ambiguity : Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn't upset when things are up in the air; doesn't have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
• Drive for Results : Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
• Interpersonal Savvy : Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.
• Learning on the Fly : Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.

Our Competencies for All People Managers