Kate Spade Boutique Sales Assistant
Kate Spade seeks a Temporary Sales Associate in New York, NY: seasonal boutique role focused on client service, visual merchandising and POS operations.
Overview
Kate Spade is a New York–born lifestyle brand known for its colorful, modern accessories and ready-to-wear. Operating within the Tapestry corporate family, the label blends accessible-luxury merchandising with strong retail networks globally, offering in-store roles that emphasize visual presentation, client service and brand storytelling.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional client service through personalised selling, active listening and relationship-building to meet individual and store sales targets.
- Operate the point-of-sale system accurately; process transactions, returns and gift receipts while adhering to cash-handling procedures.
- Support visual merchandising and ensure the boutique reflects brand standards, including window displays, floor sets and product presentation.
- Receive, unpack and process stock; complete inventory counts, replenish merchandise on the sales floor and maintain stockroom organisation.
- Assist fitting rooms and provide styling advice; manage client appointments and follow up on client inquiries as directed.
- Contribute to loss-prevention practices by maintaining awareness of store security protocols and reporting discrepancies.
- Participate in store-level promotions, events and seasonal sales; adapt to changing priorities during peak trading periods.
- Maintain store cleanliness and operational readiness, including signage, price tags and merchandise tagging.
Qualifications
- Customer-focused demeanour with strong interpersonal skills and a polished professional presence.
- Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends and peak-season hours.
- Basic numeracy and proven ability to handle cash and complete point-of-sale transactions accurately.
- High attention to detail and pride in visual presentation and stock organisation.
- Right to work in the country of employment.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level role; 0–2 years of retail experience preferred. Prior experience in luxury, premium or boutique environments is advantageous but not mandatory.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in retail, fashion or hospitality is a plus.
Workplace
The role is situated in New York, New York, USA. There are currently 1.629 open positions in New York on Cerulean, with 1154 added recently. Within New York, Cerulean currently features 1.748 open roles, including 1172 recent additions. Across USA, Cerulean lists 3.470 open roles — 1322 of them newly added.
Culture
The Kate Spade retail environment prizes creativity, a cheerful aesthetic and meticulous attention to presentation. Boutique teams are client-centric and collaborative, with a focus on building personal relationships and delivering a curated in-store experience consistent with the brand's playful sensibility.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.