Kate Spade Luxury Retail Advisor
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Posted
- Apr 1, 2026
About Kate Spade
Kate Spade is an American design house known for its spirited, colorful accessories and ready-to-wear. The brand operates within the Tapestry, Inc. portfolio and combines fashion-led creativity with global retail and wholesale distribution, offering a visually driven, client-focused retail experience.
Kate Spade Sales Associate III — New York. Senior boutique sales role focused on clienteling, merchandising and achieving retail KPIs.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional, personalized service and build long-term client relationships through proactive clienteling and follow-up.
- Achieve and exceed individual and store sales KPIs through consultative selling and product expertise.
- Operate point-of-sale and payment systems accurately; perform cash handling and end-of-day reconciliation.
- Maintain visual merchandising standards and ensure the boutique reflects brand presentation and seasonal directives.
- Support inventory management: receive, replenish and organise stock; conduct cycle counts and assist with loss-prevention procedures.
- Mentor and coach junior sales staff; model brand behaviours and foster a collaborative boutique environment.
- Participate in store events, promotional activity and local CRM initiatives to drive traffic and conversion.
Qualifications
- Proven track record in luxury, premium or fashion retail sales with consistent KPI attainment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a client-first mindset.
- Strong numeracy and cash-handling accuracy.
- Flexible availability including weekends, evenings and holiday periods.
- Right to work in the United States.
Skills
Experience
Typically requires 2–4 years of retail sales experience, preferably within a luxury or premium fashion environment; experience mentoring colleagues or leading smaller teams is advantageous.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; retail or fashion-related vocational training preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA.
Culture
Kate Spade fosters a playful, design-led retail culture that values creativity, attention to detail and warm client service. The workplace emphasises visual storytelling, collaboration across boutique teams and a polished, brand-consistent guest experience.
About Cerulean
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