Kate Spade Personal Shopping Associate

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Location
New YorkNew YorkUSA
Seniority
Mid-Level
Posted
Apr 1, 2026

About Kate Spade

Kate Spade is a design-led American lifestyle brand renowned for its playful, modern approach to handbags, accessories and ready-to-wear. As part of the Tapestry portfolio, the label combines strong retail craftsmanship with a global distribution network and a focus on elevated customer experience and product storytelling.

Kate Spade Sales Associate III in New York, NY — boutique role focused on clienteling, sales performance and visual merchandising.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver exceptional, personalized client service through proactive clienteling, relationship building and follow-up to retain and grow key clientele.
  • Achieve and exceed individual and store sales targets by driving conversion, average transaction value and repeat visitation.
  • Execute visual merchandising standards and floor presentation to reflect seasonal campaigns and brand identity.
  • Operate point-of-sale (POS) systems accurately, manage cash handling and ensure flawless transaction processing.
  • Maintain inventory integrity through accurate stock replenishment, receiving, loss-prevention and cycle-count procedures.
  • Collaborate with store leadership on promotions, events and trunk shows; support appointment-based and personal-shopping initiatives.
  • Capture client data and sales activity in CRM tools; provide timely feedback on customer trends and product performance.

Qualifications

  • Proven track record in luxury or premium retail environment with measurable sales results.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with an aptitude for building long-term client relationships.
  • High attention to detail and strong visual sensibility to uphold brand presentation standards.
  • Flexible schedule availability, including evenings, weekends and peak seasonal periods.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced boutique setting and adapt to changing priorities.

Skills

Clienteling Luxury retail sales Visual merchandising Point-of-sale (POS) operation Inventory management Cash handling Upselling and cross-selling Loss prevention and stock control CRM entry and basic reporting

Experience

Typically 2–4 years of progressive experience in luxury or premium retail sales, with a demonstrated ability to meet sales KPIs, manage high-value transactions and cultivate repeat clients.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or coursework in retail, fashion or hospitality is a plus.

Workplace

This position is based in New York, New York, USA.

Culture

The brand fosters a creative, design-driven workplace where attention to detail and customer experience are paramount. Team members operate within a collaborative boutique environment that values hospitality, personal initiative and an appreciation for contemporary style.

About Cerulean

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