Temporary Support Associate Las Americas

Job description

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.

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
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 timeframes
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

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 kind of people up down and sideways.

Inside and outside the organization.

Builds 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 cues to improve, experiments and will try anything to find solutions.

Enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks.

Quickly grasps the essence and 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 to act without having the total picture.

Does not get 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 , 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, .

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 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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Our Competencies for All Employees

Our Competencies for All People Managers

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.

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General Description of All Benefits: Our company offers a number of benefits to eligible employees, including health benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance and disability insurance.

Eligible employees are also able to enroll in our company’s 401(k) savings plan and take paid time off for wellness needs and vacations.

For additional information about our benefits
General Description of Other Compensation: Eligible employees will be able to receive discounts on certain products and incentive compensation.


 

Required Skill Profession

Retail Sales Workers