Kate Spade Retail Sales Assistant
- Employment
- Temporary
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Posted
- Apr 1, 2026
About Kate Spade
Kate Spade is an American lifestyle brand celebrated for its playful, modern aesthetic in handbags, accessories and ready-to-wear. The label operates a global retail network and is part of the Tapestry portfolio of luxury and accessible-luxury brands, offering roles that combine creative merchandising with high-touch customer service.
Kate Spade — Temporary Retail Associate in New York, NY. Seasonal role delivering client service, merchandising and sales support for the brand's retail store.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional customer service through attentive, personalized client engagement and active selling to achieve store targets.
- Operate point-of-sale systems to process transactions, returns and exchanges accurately while maintaining cash-handling best practices.
- Maintain visual merchandising standards, including replenishment, window presentation and floor sets to reflect brand directives.
- Support inventory activities: receive and unpack deliveries, conduct stock counts, and organize the stockroom for efficient replenishment.
- Assist with clienteling activities such as follow-up calls, gift wrap services and building customer relationships for repeat business.
- Perform opening and closing procedures, including store recovery, cleaning, and security checks.
- Collaborate with store leadership to meet daily operational needs during peak, seasonal or promotional periods.
- Adapt quickly to pop-up or offsite selling environments as required by brand activation schedules.
Qualifications
- Right to work in the country of employment and availability for flexible shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Professional grooming and presentation consistent with a premium fashion brand.
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-first mindset.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Ability to lift and move merchandise and stand for extended periods during shifts.
- Previous experience in retail or customer-facing roles preferred; luxury fashion experience advantageous.
Skills
Experience
Previous retail or customer-facing experience is preferred; 0–2 years acceptable for entry-level temporary roles. Experience in luxury or premium fashion retail is an advantage.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in retail, merchandising or fashion is a plus.
Workplace
The role is situated in New York, New York, USA.
Culture
The workplace emphasizes creative expression, polished presentation and attentive client service characteristic of a lifestyle fashion house. Teams operate in a fast-paced retail environment where collaboration, brand stewardship and attention to design detail are rewarded.
About Cerulean
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