Kate Spade Part-Time Sales Associate
Kate Spade in New York seeks a Part-Time Sales Associate to deliver elevated client service and support retail operations.
Overview
Kate Spade is a global contemporary lifestyle brand known for its modern, colorful aesthetic across handbags, accessories and ready-to-wear. Operated as part of the Tapestry portfolio, the brand combines heritage design with commercial retail discipline and offers opportunities to work within an internationally scaled luxury-fashion group.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional, personalised client service consistent with Kate Spade’s brand tone and visual identity.
- Achieve individual and store sales targets through proactive client engagement, upselling and follow-up.
- Manage point-of-sale transactions, returns and exchanges accurately while maintaining cash-handling protocols.
- Execute daily visual merchandising standards and maintain immaculate product presentation on the shop floor.
- Support inventory processes including receiving, replenishment, stock counts and loss-prevention procedures.
- Participate in store events, clienteling activities and local marketing initiatives to grow the customer base.
- Contribute to a collaborative team environment and cover flexible shifts including weekends, evenings and holidays.
Qualifications
- Proven ability to deliver outstanding customer service in a retail environment.
- Flexible availability to work part-time hours, including weekends, evenings and peak seasonal periods.
- Comfort with transactional responsibilities and basic numeracy for cash handling and sales reporting.
- Professional presentation and a clear affinity for fashion and lifestyle merchandising.
- Legal right to work in the hiring country.
Skills
Experience
Typically 1+ years of retail sales experience; luxury or premium brand retail experience preferred but not mandatory. Training in brand standards and product knowledge is usually provided.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; further study in fashion, retail or hospitality is advantageous but not required.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA. Cerulean lists 1.629 open roles in New York, including 1154 posted recently. The broader New York area accounts for 1.748 active listings on Cerulean, 1172 of which are new. In USA as a whole, Cerulean currently features 3.470 open positions, with 1322 posted this week.
Culture
Kate Spade fosters a creative, customer-focused retail culture that values individuality and polished service. As part of the Tapestry group, employees benefit from structured retail career pathways and cross-brand learning opportunities within a global luxury portfolio.
About Cerulean
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