Kate Spade Retail Sales Advisor
Kate Spade in New York, NY seeks a Sales Associate to deliver exceptional luxury retail service and drive sales in-store.
Overview
Kate Spade is a contemporary American lifestyle brand celebrated for its playful yet sophisticated aesthetic across handbags, accessories and ready-to-wear. The label operates within Tapestry, Inc.'s portfolio of global luxury and contemporary houses and is recognized for design-led product, bold color palettes and a youthful, optimistic brand voice.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional, personalised service to customers, proactively building long-term client relationships through clienteling and follow-up
- Achieve and exceed individual and store sales targets through consultative selling, upselling and cross-selling across categories
- Maintain up-to-date product knowledge and communicate brand heritage and craftsmanship to customers
- Operate the point-of-sale (POS) system accurately, manage transactions, returns and store payments, and adhere to cash-handling procedures
- Support merchandising standards and visual directives: replenish stock, execute floor moves, and maintain boutique presentation
- Assist with inventory control, receiving and stockroom organisation, and participate in stock counts
- Adhere to loss-prevention, safety and store compliance procedures and contribute to a professional retail environment
Qualifications
- Demonstrable customer-service orientation with strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Proven ability to meet sales targets and work within a KPI-driven retail environment
- Flexible availability including evenings, weekends and peak retail periods
- Professional presentation and alignment with the Kate Spade brand aesthetic and customer demographic
- Right to work in the United States (if hiring in the U.S.)
Skills
Experience
Entry-level to 2 years of retail experience, preferably in fashion, accessories or a premium/luxury environment; demonstrable sales results and client service experience preferred.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor's degree in retail, fashion, business or a related field preferred but not required.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA. 1.625 luxury roles are listed in New York on Cerulean, 1148 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the New York region, Cerulean lists 1.746 open positions — 1169 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 3.480 open roles in USA, including 1337 added in the last 48 hours.
Culture
The brand fosters a creative, customer-focused retail culture that values expressive design and a joyful guest experience. Employees operate in a fast-paced, collaborative boutique environment where product expertise and personal initiative are rewarded.
About Cerulean
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