After working in apparel for 18 years, Coach is a breath of fresh air! - Associate Manager Coach Employee Review

5.0
30 Apr 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Pay is well above average compared to other retailers. Payroll given to stores is actually adequate to run the business and accomplish tasks that are required. Incentive plan is for all employees, not just the management team. Amazing employee discount. Stores are not micro-managed by DM and RM. Benefits are great. This is the only retailer I have ever worked for that actually gives you sick days plus your vacation time.

Cons

There are very few downsides. My biggest complaint would have to be that the return policy needs to be re-vamped. Other than this, I have no complaints. I have worked at many major retialers including Victoria's Secret, Express, Eddie Bauer, Gap, and American Eagle and Coach is so much more employee friendly. Many of the managers and associates in my district have been with the company for years, and this is rare in retail. When you ask them why they have been with the company for so long, the answer is always "you will never find another retailer that takes care of its people like Coach does."

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5.0
12 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good benefits, as well as good employee discount.

Cons

Not great pay, but atmosphere and brand could make up for it

3.0
28 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- fast paced days with lots of client interaction and team building moments - fun product dropped monthly with opportunities to be the first to own popular drops - opportunities to grow* - a great starting place to learn how to provide an elevated shopping experience and learn how to build a client book

Cons

- * Opportunities to grow only present themselves if you have a positive relationship with the management team and/or the DM - Corporate tends to lead on candidates and promise advancements or change verbally but little is done to correct behavior or advance within the company - Your store manager will determine whether the team is harmonious and fair, can be a double edged sword - you will be asked to do tasks or take on projects outside of your position with no additional compensation. It will be heavily frowned upon to decline said opportunities and tended to lead to being denied advancements - during ICE activities in the city, Coach refused to make a statement and or provide guidelines to how we as a store should respond. Associates were punished for absences related back to ICE activities

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