Kate Spade Retail Stylist

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and confidently while demonstrating comprehensive product knowledge across all Kate Spade categories
• Actively listen and ask insightful follow-up questions to understand individual customer aesthetic, lifestyle, and purchasing needs
• Provide personalized styling advice, suggest complementary add-ons, and create complete coordinated looks that encourage customer exploration
• Showcase creativity in presenting multiple ways to wear Kate Spade products to inspire customers to expand their personal style
• Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure seamless checkout transactions using POS systems
• Reinforce and celebrate customer choices to build brand loyalty and encourage repeat visits
• Drive sales results through authentic customer connections and compelling brand storytelling
• Maintain operational excellence including stockroom organization, merchandise presentation, and inventory management
• Give and receive feedback in an honest and constructive manner to support continuous improvement
• Support omni-channel and virtual selling techniques, leveraging social media awareness where applicable

Qualifications

• Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
• Prior experience in a retail environment, preferably in fashion or luxury lifestyle categories
• Demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize, and work collaboratively within a team setting
• Strong proficiency in English
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, busy seasons, and high-traffic retail days including public holidays
• Physical capability to lift at least 25 lbs regularly (up to 50 lbs occasionally), climb, bend, kneel, and navigate sales floor and stockroom areas
• Social media awareness and willingness to learn omni-channel and virtual selling techniques

Skills

Experience

Prior experience working in a retail environment is required.

Education

Not specified; high school diploma or equivalent typically expected for entry-level retail positions.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 15 to USD 19.50 per hour.

Benefits

Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), paid paternity and maternity leave, commuter benefits, disability insurance, and 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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