- Location
- Burnaby British Columbia Canada
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 11, 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.
The Retail Sales Associate serves as a knowledgeable stylist, helping customers find products suited to their aesthetic and lifestyle and incorporate Kate Spade products into their wardrobes. The role combines customer engagement, styling, sales, storytelling, and store operations, and requires a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, busy seasons, high-traffic retail days, and public holidays. This is a temporary, part-time position.
Role & Responsibilities
- Welcome customers warmly and confidently, demonstrating strong product knowledge.
- Listen actively and ask insightful follow-up questions to understand customer needs.
- Offer styling advice, recommend complementary products, and create complete looks.
- Use creativity to demonstrate multiple ways to wear products and encourage customers to explore new styles.
- Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure a seamless checkout experience.
- Reinforce and celebrate customers’ choices, inviting them to return.
- Drive results through strong customer connections and storytelling.
- Demonstrate deep knowledge of the brand and product attributes across all categories.
- Maintain operational excellence, including stockroom organization and point-of-sale transactions.
- Give and receive feedback honestly and constructively.
- Work a flexible schedule to meet business needs, including nights, weekends, busy seasons, high-traffic retail days, and public holidays.
- Regularly lift at least 25 lbs (up to 50 lbs occasionally), climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver around the sales floor and stockroom.
Qualifications
- Professional selling skills, with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Prior experience in a retail environment.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and collaborate in a team setting.
- Social media awareness and willingness to learn omnichannel and virtual selling techniques.
- English proficiency or proficiency in the local market language.
Skills
Experience
Prior experience in a retail environment.
Workplace
This position is based in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, within easy reach of Vancouver.
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Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); paid parental leave; commuter benefits; disability insurance; 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
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