Kate Spade Event Sales Associate
Kate Spade — Temporary Retail Associate in New York, NY. Join a luxury retail team delivering elevated client service and visual excellence.
Overview
Kate Spade is an American lifestyle and accessories house celebrated for its playful, modern aesthetic and refined craftsmanship. The brand is part of the Tapestry, Inc. portfolio and operates internationally across owned boutiques, wholesale partners and e‑commerce channels.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional, personalised client service that reflects the brand’s luxury positioning and drives sales conversion.
- Operate the point‑of‑sale system, process transactions accurately and manage cash handling procedures.
- Maintain visual merchandising and floor standards, including boutique presentation, product replenishment and neatness.
- Support inventory management tasks: receiving, restocking, cycle counts and loss‑prevention practices.
- Assist with store events, private appointments and elevated client experiences during peak periods.
- Collaborate with store leadership to achieve daily sales targets and deliver concise handovers at shift change.
Qualifications
- Valid authorization to work in the hiring country.
- Availability for the full temporary assignment including flexible schedule, weekends and holiday coverage.
- Polished professional presentation and excellent interpersonal skills suitable for a luxury retail environment.
- Basic numeracy and previous cash‑handling or POS experience preferred.
- Reliability, strong work ethic and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced retail setting.
Skills
Experience
Prior retail experience is advantageous, ideally within a premium or luxury fashion brand, but motivated candidates with limited formal retail history will be considered for this temporary position.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred; tertiary education is not required.
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 spirited, creative retail culture that prioritizes impeccable client service and a keen attention to aesthetic detail. The workplace encourages collaborative teamwork, responsiveness to customer needs and pride in product presentation.
About Cerulean
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