Kate Spade Retail Sales Associate — Short Term
Kate Spade — Temporary Retail Associate in New York, NY. Short-term boutique role delivering exceptional client service and merchandising excellence.
Overview
Kate Spade is an American lifestyle and accessories brand renowned for vibrant, contemporary handbags, ready-to-wear and accessories. The brand operates globally within a network of boutiques and flagship stores and is part of the Tapestry portfolio, benefiting from a luxury retail infrastructure and international retail expertise.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional, personalized client service on the sales floor to build relationships and drive transactions.
- Operate the point-of-sale system accurately, process payments, returns and refunds, and maintain cash-handling integrity.
- Support merchandising standards: maintain visual displays, ensure product presentation adheres to brand guidelines, and perform regular floor resets.
- Assist with inventory tasks including receiving, tagging, restocking and cycle counts to preserve stock accuracy.
- Support store opening/closing procedures, daily administrative tasks and accurate completion of sales paperwork.
- Actively participate in promotional events, product launches and clienteling activities to maximize sales opportunities.
- Adhere to loss-prevention procedures, health and safety policies, and brand appearance standards.
Qualifications
- Previous retail or customer-facing experience preferred, with demonstrable sales aptitude.
- Flexible availability including evenings, weekends and holidays to meet store scheduling needs.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a polished, client-focused manner.
- Reliable, punctual and able to work on a temporary/short-term schedule as assigned.
- Ability to stand for extended periods, handle light lifting (store stock), and perform repetitive tasks accurately.
- Legal authorization to work in the hiring country and compliance with company onboarding requirements.
Skills
Experience
Prior retail or customer-service experience is preferred; candidates with 1+ year in a boutique or luxury retail environment will be advantaged though motivated entry-level applicants are considered.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; coursework or certification in retail, fashion or hospitality is advantageous but not required.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA. Cerulean lists 1.625 open roles in New York, including 1148 posted recently. The broader New York area accounts for 1.746 active listings on Cerulean, 1169 of which are new. In USA as a whole, Cerulean currently features 3.480 open positions, with 1337 posted this week.
Culture
Kate Spade cultivates a creative, optimistic retail culture that emphasizes distinctive design, attentive client engagement and polished visual presentation. Store teams operate collaboratively, with a strong focus on brand storytelling and thoughtful customer experiences.
About Cerulean
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