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
Customer Focus
Creativity
Interpersonal Savvy
Learning on The Fly
Perseverance
Dealing with Ambiguity
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.