Kate Spade Casual Sales Associate

Location
Employment Part-Time
Seniority Entry-Level
Department Retail & Boutique Operations
Industry Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
Posted Apr 13, 2026
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Kate Spade New York — Casual Sales Associate in Essendon, Victoria. Part-time retail stylist role focused on customer engagement and omnichannel selling.

Overview

Kate Spade New York is a global lifestyle brand noted for its colorful, optimistic aesthetic across handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear and home décor. The house is part of the Tapestry portfolio, a multi-brand luxury group, and combines heritage-driven product DNA with contemporary retail and omnichannel experiences.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Welcome customers and establish rapport; apply consultative selling to discover needs and recommend products.
  • Provide styling advice and curate complete looks across categories, demonstrating multiple ways to wear products.
  • Drive sales through personalized storytelling, add-on suggestions and proactive clienteling.
  • Operate POS and ensure a smooth checkout experience while maintaining transactional accuracy.
  • Maintain visual integrity of the selling floor, assist with merchandising and keep the stockroom organised.
  • Support omnichannel and virtual selling initiatives, including social-media-driven outreach and remote consultations.
  • Share constructive feedback with the team and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

  • Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities.
  • Prior experience in a retail environment; experience in premium or lifestyle fashion is advantageous.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritise and collaborate effectively within a team.
  • Social media awareness and willingness to learn omni-channel and virtual selling techniques.
  • Proficiency in English (or the local market language).

Skills

Styling and personal styling Product knowledge across handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear and home décor Customer engagement and consultative selling POS transactions Stockroom organisation Omni-channel/virtual selling techniques Social media awareness Upselling and add-on selling Visual merchandising

Experience

Prior retail experience is required; experience in premium, lifestyle or accessory-led fashion environments is preferred.

Education

No formal higher education required; high school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Workplace

The role is situated in Essendon, Victoria, Australia — conveniently close to Melbourne.

Culture

Kate Spade New York fosters a playful, design-led retail culture where creativity and approachable luxury are valued. As part of the Tapestry group, the brand balances strong commercial focus with a collaborative, customer-centric retail environment.

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.

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