Kate Spade Retail Associate
- Location
- Niagara-on-the-LakeOntarioCanada
- Employment
- Temporary
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $17.60–22/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jul 25, 2026
About Kate Spade
Kate Spade is a vibrant American luxury lifestyle brand known for its spirited New York sensibility, joyful color, and polished modern femininity. Founded in 1993, the house has grown from an iconic handbag label into a global name spanning accessories, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home, and lifestyle. As an employer, Kate Spade offers a creative and collaborative environment where individuality, optimism, and thoughtful design are central to the culture. Part of Tapestry, Inc., the brand provides opportunities across retail, merchandising, design, digital, marketing, and corporate functions, inviting talent to contribute to a distinctive vision that celebrates wit, elegance, and everyday sophistication.
Kate Spade New York seeks a Retail Associate in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario to deliver exceptional styling and customer service.
Role & Responsibilities
- Greet and engage guests warmly, demonstrating comprehensive product knowledge across all Kate Spade categories
- Actively listen and ask insightful questions to understand customer aesthetic preferences and lifestyle needs
- Provide personalized styling advice, suggest complementary products, and create complete coordinated looks
- Use creativity to showcase multiple styling applications and encourage customers to explore new styles
- Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure seamless point-of-sale transactions
- Maintain operational excellence, including stockroom organization, inventory management, and store cleanliness
- Embrace and execute omni-channel and virtual selling techniques with social media awareness
- Drive sales results through authentic customer connections and compelling brand storytelling
- Work flexible schedules to accommodate business needs, including evenings, weekends, holiday periods, and peak retail days
- Give and receive constructive feedback openly to support continuous improvement
Qualifications
- Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
- Prior experience working in a retail environment
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced team setting
- Demonstrated social media awareness and willingness to learn virtual/omni-channel selling techniques
- Strong product and brand knowledge in fashion, accessories, or lifestyle categories preferred
- Physical capability to lift at least 25 lbs regularly (up to 50 lbs occasionally), climb, bend, kneel, and navigate sales floor and stockroom environments
Skills
Experience
Prior experience working in a retail environment is required. Familiarity with luxury or designer brands, fashion retail, or lifestyle product categories is preferred.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred; no formal post-secondary education required.
Workplace
This position is based in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada, within easy reach of Toronto.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from CAD 17.60 to CAD 22 per hour.
Benefits
Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), paid paternity and maternity leave, commuter benefits, disability insurance, and tuition assistance.
Culture
Kate Spade fosters a workplace culture rooted in optimism, creativity, and a distinctive sense of playful sophistication. As an employer, it encourages collaboration, individuality, and an entrepreneurial spirit, empowering teams to bring joyful, customer-focused storytelling to every aspect of the brand experience.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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