Kate Spade Retail Clienteling Associate
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Posted
- Apr 1, 2026
About Kate Spade
Kate Spade New York is an internationally recognised contemporary lifestyle brand known for playful sophistication across handbags, accessories and ready-to-wear. As part of Tapestry, Inc., the brand benefits from the resources and global retail footprint of a leading luxury apparel and accessories group while maintaining a distinct creative identity and emphasis on vibrant design and elevated customer experience.
Kate Spade New York in New York is hiring a Sales Associate to deliver luxury client service and drive store sales.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exemplary, personalised service to a discerning clientele, cultivating long-term relationships through proactive clienteling and follow-up.
- Achieve and exceed individual and store sales targets through consultative selling and product knowledge.
- Operate point-of-sale transactions accurately, manage cash handling procedures and maintain sales records.
- Maintain visual merchandising standards, ensuring floor sets, displays and inventory presentation reflect brand guidelines.
- Support inventory management tasks including stock replenishment, receiving, cycle counts and loss-prevention protocols.
- Represent the brand at store events and trunk shows, contributing to local marketing and community engagement initiatives.
- Collaborate with team members and store leadership to optimise the customer journey and store performance.
Qualifications
- Proven retail sales experience, preferably within premium or fashion brands.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a service-oriented mindset.
- Demonstrated ability to meet sales targets and perform basic numeric tasks.
- Flexible availability including weekends, evenings and holiday periods.
- High standards of personal presentation consistent with a luxury retail environment.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level retail role requiring prior customer-facing experience (typically 1+ year) in fashion, accessories or specialty retail, with demonstrated success in sales and client service.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or college coursework in fashion, retail, merchandising or hospitality is advantageous.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA.
Culture
The brand fosters a creative, customer-focused retail culture that values design sensibility, upbeat service and teamwork. Employees operate within a structured, brand-led environment supported by the wider Tapestry organisation, offering opportunities to develop retail and clienteling expertise across global markets.
About Cerulean
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