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Sales Associate III-7

Tapestry · Schaumburg, IL · $15.00–$19.50 an hour · Part time

Posted Sep 25, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a client you stayed in touch with after a sale. What did you do and what came of it?

What they are checking: Real clienteling habits, since repeat clients are how associates hit personal sales goals over time.

Tell me about a time you upsold or cross-sold something a customer was happy they bought.

What they are checking: Whether their add-on selling actually serves the client rather than just raising the ticket.

How do you stay motivated on a slow day when you're behind on your personal goal?

What they are checking: Self-motivation and proactive selling habits when traffic is low.

What does the idea of being a brand ambassador mean to you on and off the sales floor?

What they are checking: Whether they understand they represent Coach in how they look, speak and treat people.

What would you do

A new client walks into the Coach store and seems unsure what she wants. How do you start?

What they are checking: Whether they open with genuine curiosity about the client's needs instead of jumping straight to products.

A client is deciding between two bags. How do you help her choose without pushing?

What they are checking: Ability to guide a decision with product knowledge and listening, which builds trust and loyalty.

A client is unhappy with a product that's worn out faster than expected. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Ability to handle complaints with empathy and follow policy while protecting the client relationship.

How do you balance helping clients with store tasks like replenishing and recovering the floor?

What they are checking: Whether they keep clients first while still supporting the daily store operations the role includes.

About the work

How comfortable are you using mobile POS and clienteling apps on the floor?

What they are checking: Comfort with the digital selling tools Coach uses to capture client data and complete sales anywhere.

Coach encourages social selling, including short-form video. How would you use it to bring clients into the store?

What they are checking: Whether they can represent the brand professionally online and turn social content into store visits.

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The full job description

As published by Tapestry.

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. Visit Our People page to learn more about Tapestry's commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity. The Sales Associate is the front‑line ambassador of the Coach brand. You will deliver an elevated, personalized shopping experience, meet personal and store sales goals, and support daily store operations. This role blends luxury‑retail service, omni‑channel selling, and team collaboration to drive brand loyalty and revenue. Key Responsibilities • Represent Coach as a brand ambassador, adhering to the Coach Guide to Style and Service standards. • Build lasting client relationships through personalized styling, product expertise, and fashion advice. • Drive sales through cross-selling, upselling, and tailored recommendations. • Utilize mobile POS, clienteling tools, and social selling platforms (including short-form video) to capture data and encourage repeat purchases. • Develop and execute personal sales plans; meet or exceed individual and team KPIs. • Source new customers, maintain relationships, and follow up to close sales. • Maintain high energy on the floor, manage multiple customers, and adapt selling techniques to business needs. • Complete daily operational tasks (cash wrap, inventory processing, replenishment, visual merchandising) while maintaining service standards. • Keep sales floor and stockroom clean, organized, and stocked; follow retail policies, POS, and asset protection procedures. • Process transactions efficiently (purchases, returns, exchanges, online pickups). • Support inventory cycles: receive shipments, stock shelves, and manage product movement. • Assist teammates in functional areas as required. • Foster a collaborative, trust-based environment; encourage team performance. • Participate in brand initiatives, training programs, and inclusion activities. • Welcome feedback, adapt behaviors, and maintain a calm, professional demeanor. Required Qualifications • 1+ years of sales experience (luxury retail preferred); knowledge of fashion trends and competitors. A combination of education and experience will be considered • Experience with POS operation, basic computer proficiency (iPad/laptop, Mobile POS), walkie-talkie use, ability to read price/release sheets. • Strong English proficiency. • Luxury retail background, social media savvy, experience with live-stream shopping or video demos, clienteling and data acquisition skills. (Preferred) • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, • Strong English language proficiency. (for EU) Schedule: Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet business needs—including nights, weekends, peak busy season, and high-traffic retail days (including, but not limited to, public holidays). Note: This document serves only as a sample of job duties and responsibilities and does not include an exhaustive list of all performance requirements. Ability to lift at least 25 lbs. regularly (up to 50 lbs, occasionally), to climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver sales floor and stockroom. 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 Strategic Agility : Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods; can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans. Developing Direct Reports and Others : Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; holds frequent development discussions; is aware of each person's career goals; constructs compelling development plans and executes them; pushes people to accept developmental moves; will take on those who need help and further development; cooperates with the developmental system in the organization; is a people builder. Building Effective Teams : Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in their team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team. 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. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Tapestry, Inc. will provide applicants and employees with reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Tapestry People Services at 1-855-566-9264 or employeerelations@tapestry.com Visit Tapestry, Inc . Base Pay Range $15.00-$19.50 Tapestry will comply with minimum wage requirements and any other applicable pay laws based on city, county, and state regulations. Here are some of the benefits that we offer: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401 (K), Paid Paternity and Maternity leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance and Tuition assistance. Please click here for a complete list of U.S Corporate Compensation & Benefits.

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