Kate Spade Retail Sales Associate

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Kate Spade New York Retail Sales Associate in New York, NY — client-focused luxury retail role delivering sales and boutique standards.

Overview

Kate Spade New York is a globally recognised lifestyle brand known for its playful, modern aesthetic across handbags, accessories and ready-to-wear. The house is part of Tapestry, Inc., a leading luxury and lifestyle conglomerate, and offers roles that combine high-quality product craftsmanship with elevated client service in retail environments.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver exemplary, client-focused service to build long-term relationships and drive repeat business.
  • Achieve and exceed individual and store sales targets through proactive selling and clienteling.
  • Manage sales transactions accurately using the store POS system and handle cash, credit and returns in accordance with brand procedures.
  • Maintain floor standards including visual merchandising, product presentation, and replenishment to ensure brand aesthetic and store readiness.
  • Support stockroom operations: receive, unpack and organise inventory; conduct cycle counts and assist with stockroom audits.
  • Participate in client events, private appointments and store initiatives to strengthen customer engagement and local market presence.
  • Report market and client feedback to store leadership and collaborate with the team on daily operational tasks.

Qualifications

  • Demonstrable passion for fashion and luxury retail with a commitment to high-touch client service.
  • Flexible availability including weekends, evenings and peak retail periods.
  • Strong numeracy and attention to detail for accurate transaction handling and stock control.
  • Professional demeanour and polished presentation appropriate to a luxury boutique environment.
  • Legal right to work in the hiring country.

Skills

Clienteling Luxury retail sales Visual merchandising Point-of-sale (POS) systems Cash handling Inventory management Customer relationship management (CRM)

Experience

Approximately 2+ years of retail sales experience, preferably within luxury or contemporary fashion brands; proven track record of meeting sales targets and delivering personalised client service.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; tertiary qualifications in retail, fashion or hospitality are advantageous but not required.

Workplace

This position is based in New York, New York, USA. Cerulean lists 1.629 open roles in New York, including 1154 posted recently. The broader New York area accounts for 1.748 active listings on Cerulean, 1172 of which are new. In USA as a whole, Cerulean currently features 3.470 open positions, with 1322 posted this week.

Culture

Kate Spade fosters a vibrant, design-led workplace where creativity and attention to detail are celebrated. The brand emphasises collaborative teamwork, elevated client experiences and personal development within a global luxury retail network under the Tapestry umbrella.

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.