Kate Spade Lead Sales Advisor

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Kate Spade in New York seeks a Sales Associate III to drive luxury retail sales and deliver exceptional client service.

Overview

Kate Spade is a contemporary luxury lifestyle brand known for its vibrant, design-led handbags, accessories and ready-to-wear. As part of Tapestry, Inc., Kate Spade combines playful, modern aesthetics with global retail expertise and offers career pathways across boutique and corporate functions within the broader luxury group.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver an exceptional, highly personalized client experience to build lasting relationships and maximise lifetime value.
  • Achieve and exceed individual and store sales targets through proactive prospecting, clienteling and expert product presentation.
  • Manage client files, follow up on leads, execute CRM-driven outreach and maintain accurate sales notes.
  • Execute visual merchandising standards and maintain on-floor presentation consistent with brand directives.
  • Operate point-of-sale (POS) systems, process transactions, perform cash handling and ensure daily reconciliation.
  • Support inventory control procedures including stock replenishment, receiving, cycle counts and loss-prevention practices.
  • Collaborate with the management team on promotional events, product launches and store-level initiatives.
  • Mentor and coach less experienced associates when required, contributing to a high-performing retail team environment.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2–3 years of proven sales experience in luxury, premium or designer retail environments.
  • Demonstrable track record of meeting or exceeding sales KPIs and delivering high-value client service.
  • Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with strong consultative selling ability.
  • Availability to work a flexible retail schedule including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States (if applying for the New York role).

Skills

Clienteling and CRM-driven sales Visual merchandising and brand presentation Point-of-sale (POS) operation and cash handling Inventory control and stock management Product knowledge (handbags, accessories, ready-to-wear) Sales forecasting and KPI tracking Loss-prevention awareness

Experience

3+ years of direct luxury or premium retail sales experience, preferably within a boutique or flagship environment, with demonstrated ability to cultivate and retain high-value clients and consistently meet sales objectives.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or coursework in retail, fashion or customer service is advantageous.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA. 1.629 luxury roles are listed in New York on Cerulean, 1154 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the New York region, Cerulean lists 1.748 open positions — 1172 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 3.470 open roles in USA, including 1322 added in the last 48 hours.

Culture

Kate Spade fosters a creative, design-oriented workplace where playfulness and attention to detail inform both product and service. Store teams emphasise client-centric hospitality, collaborative coaching and a commitment to elevated visual standards under the broader Tapestry organisation.

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.