Kate Spade Retail Associate III
Kate Spade — Associate III in New York, NY. Experienced retail associate focused on clienteling, merchandising and driving sales for a luxury accessories brand.
Overview
Kate Spade is an American lifestyle and accessories house renowned for its playful, modern aesthetic and iconic handbags. The brand sits within the Tapestry portfolio and operates global retail, wholesale and e‑commerce channels, combining craft-led product with an emphasis on elevated customer experience.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional, personalised client service through active clienteling, merchandising and follow-up to build long-term relationships and repeat business.
- Achieve and exceed individual and store sales targets while maintaining comprehensive product knowledge across handbags, accessories, and apparel.
- Operate point-of-sale transactions, process returns/exchanges, manage cash handling and ensure accurate daily reconciliation.
- Maintain visual merchandising and presentation standards; execute floor moves, replenishment and seasonal resets to brand guidelines.
- Support inventory control activities including receiving, stock counts and loss-prevention procedures.
- Collaborate with store leadership on local marketing initiatives, events and VIP client appointments.
Qualifications
- Minimum two years' experience in luxury or premium retail sales, preferably with a specialty fashion or accessories brand.
- Proven track record of meeting sales KPIs and delivering high-quality client service.
- Strong numeracy and proven cash-handling reliability.
- Flexibility to work retail hours including evenings, weekends and seasonal peaks.
- Professional presentation and excellent interpersonal skills, with a customer-first mindset.
Skills
Experience
Typically requires 2+ years of direct retail sales experience within luxury, premium or branded fashion environments, with demonstrable success in client acquisition and sales performance.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required; retail, fashion or hospitality coursework preferred.
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
The workplace culture emphasizes creative expression, meticulous brand standards and a strong customer-centric ethos. Teams operate in a fast-paced retail environment that values collaborative problem solving, professional development and a polished client experience.
About Cerulean
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