Kate Spade Luxury Retail Sales Specialist

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Kate Spade seeks a Sales Associate III in New York, NY — an experienced luxury retail professional to deliver client service and drive store sales.

Overview

Kate Spade is a design-led lifestyle brand celebrated for its colorful, modern aesthetic across handbags, accessories and ready-to-wear. The label is part of Tapestry, Inc., a global house of luxury and lifestyle brands, and operates a network of flagship stores and concessions worldwide. As an employer, Kate Spade emphasizes brand storytelling, customer experience and a polished retail presentation.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver exceptional, personalized client service and cultivate long-term client relationships through proactive clienteling and follow-up.
  • Achieve and exceed individual and store sales targets through consultative selling, upselling and cross-selling.
  • Maintain impeccable visual merchandising and floor standards consistent with Kate Spade brand guidelines.
  • Operate point-of-sale systems accurately, handle cash and complete transactions in accordance with store cash handling procedures.
  • Support inventory management activities including receiving, stock replenishment, stock counts and loss-prevention protocols.
  • Contribute to in-store events, product launches and seasonal campaigns; represent the brand with professional presentation at all times.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years' experience in luxury or premium retail sales, with verifiable sales performance.
  • Proven ability to build client relationships and manage a personal client book.
  • Strong numeracy and accuracy for cash handling and POS transactions.
  • Flexible availability including evenings, weekends and peak seasonal periods.
  • Professional grooming and a clear understanding of luxury brand standards.

Skills

Clienteling Visual merchandising Cash handling and POS operations Inventory control and stock replenishment Upselling and cross-selling Loss prevention awareness Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Experience

Typically requires at least three years of direct retail sales experience within luxury fashion or premium lifestyle brands, with a track record of meeting sales targets and delivering high levels of client satisfaction.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; tertiary education or formal retail/fashion qualifications are advantageous but not mandatory.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA. 1.625 luxury roles are listed in New York on Cerulean, 1148 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the New York region, Cerulean lists 1.746 open positions — 1169 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 3.480 open roles in USA, including 1337 added in the last 48 hours.

Culture

Kate Spade fosters a creative, design-focused retail environment that values optimism, attention to detail and superior client service. Teams are collaborative and customer-centric, with an emphasis on brand presentation and professional development within a global luxury house.

About Cerulean

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