Kate Spade Boutique Sales Specialist

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Kate Spade New York — Sales Associate in New York, NY. Boutique retail role delivering luxury client service and driving sales.

Overview

Kate Spade New York is an internationally recognised lifestyle brand known for its playful aesthetic, modern femininity and distinctive product design. The label operates within the Tapestry, Inc. portfolio and combines fashion-forward merchandising with experiential retailing in boutiques and department-store concessions worldwide.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver attentive, personalised client service to build lasting relationships and achieve sales targets.
  • Execute proactive clienteling activities — maintain client records, follow up on leads and manage appointment bookings.
  • Maintain visual merchandising and stock standards in line with brand guidelines; prepare and refresh displays to maximise sell-through.
  • Operate the point-of-sale system accurately: process transactions, returns, exchanges and special orders.
  • Support daily store operations including inventory intake, replenishment, pricing and loss-prevention measures.
  • Contribute to local marketing and store events; assist with omnichannel fulfilment (in‑store pickup, ship-from-store) as required.
  • Stay product-knowledgeable about seasonal collections, materials and craftsmanship to advise clients effectively.

Qualifications

  • Proven ability to deliver high-quality customer service and meet sales objectives.
  • Professional presentation and strong interpersonal communication skills.
  • Flexible availability including weekends, evenings and peak retail periods.
  • Comfort with cash handling and basic retail numeracy.
  • Legal right to work in the hiring country.

Skills

Clienteling Visual merchandising Point-of-sale (POS) systems Cash handling and register reconciliation Inventory management and stock replenishment Effective communication and relationship-building

Experience

Previous retail experience is preferred, ideally within a fashion, luxury or boutique environment; candidates with demonstrated sales performance and client service aptitude are strongly favoured.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in retail, fashion or hospitality is an advantage.

Workplace

This position is based in New York, New York, USA. Cerulean lists 1.625 open roles in New York, including 1148 posted recently. The broader New York area accounts for 1.746 active listings on Cerulean, 1169 of which are new. In USA as a whole, Cerulean currently features 3.480 open positions, with 1337 posted this week.

Culture

Kate Spade cultivates a creative, service-oriented retail culture that emphasises personality, attention to detail and a joyful brand expression. As part of the Tapestry group, the workplace encourages collaboration, professional development and cross-brand learning opportunities.

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.