Kate Spade Casual Sales Associate
Kate Spade New York — Casual Sales Associate in Sydney. Provide styling-led sales, omni-channel service and exceptional client experiences for a global lifestyle brand.
Overview
Kate Spade New York is a global lifestyle brand known for upbeat, colorful design across handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear and home décor. The label is part of the Tapestry portfolio and operates with a strong retail focus, combining accessible luxury product assortments with storytelling-led merchandising and client service.
Role & Responsibilities
- Greet and engage guests warmly; build rapport and assess individual style and lifestyle needs.
- Provide personalised styling advice and create complete looks that integrate Kate Spade product across categories.
- Drive sales through consultative selling, suggestive selling and by showcasing multiple ways to wear product.
- Manage point-of-sale transactions to ensure a seamless checkout experience.
- Maintain stockroom organisation, replenishment and visual standards on the selling floor.
- Deliver omni-channel customer service including basic virtual selling and social engagement as required.
- Demonstrate deep product knowledge and communicate brand heritage and product attributes effectively.
- Collaborate with colleagues, give and receive constructive feedback, and contribute to a high-performance store culture.
Qualifications
- Professional selling skills with proven interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Prior experience in a retail environment; experience in fashion, lifestyle or premium retail preferred.
- Ability to multitask, prioritise and work effectively within a team.
- Comfortable with social media awareness and willingness to develop omni-channel/virtual selling techniques.
- Availability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, peak periods and public holidays.
- English proficiency (local language proficiency acceptable depending on market).
Skills
Experience
Prior experience in a retail environment is required; experience within fashion, lifestyle or premium retail environments is advantageous.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary coursework in fashion, merchandising or retail management is an advantage.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Culture
Kate Spade New York cultivates a playful, creative and customer-centric retail culture that celebrates individuality and style. As part of the Tapestry family, the brand emphasises collaboration, storytelling and elevated client service in a dynamic, fast-paced store environment.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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