Kate Spade Retail Stylist
Kate Spade – Sales Associate in New York, NY. Boutique role delivering luxury client service, merchandising and sales in a flagship location.
Overview
Kate Spade is an American lifestyle and accessories maison known for its colorful, whimsical design language and premium handbags, accessories and ready-to-wear. The label operates globally and is part of the Tapestry group, a multi-brand luxury and premium fashion conglomerate. As an employer, the brand emphasizes creativity, polished client service and a retail experience aligned with luxury positioning.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exemplary, personalized client service and build long-term client relationships through active clienteling and follow-up.
- Achieve and exceed sales targets through proactive selling and product storytelling aligned with the brand aesthetic.
- Operate point-of-sale systems accurately, process transactions, returns and exchanges, and perform daily till reconciliation.
- Execute visual merchandising standards, ensure boutique presentation, and assist with inventory replenishment and stockroom organisation.
- Support loss-prevention procedures, maintain product knowledge across categories, and escalate client or operational issues to the Store Manager.
- Contribute to store events and promotional activities, and represent the brand with impeccable grooming and professional conduct.
Qualifications
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality, client-focused service in a retail or hospitality environment.
- Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills with polished presentation.
- Comfortable working a flexible retail schedule including weekends, evenings and holidays.
- Attention to detail, numerical accuracy for cash handling and POS transactions, and reliable time management.
- Authorization to work in the United States (if applying for the New York location).
Skills
Experience
Typically 1+ years of retail or customer-facing experience; prior experience in luxury fashion or premium accessories is highly preferred.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in retail, fashion or hospitality is an advantage.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA. 1.629 luxury roles are listed in New York on Cerulean, 1154 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the New York region, Cerulean lists 1.748 open positions — 1172 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 3.470 open roles in USA, including 1322 added in the last 48 hours.
Culture
The Kate Spade retail environment values creativity, upbeat service and meticulous brand presentation. Employees operate within a collaborative, design-led culture that emphasises exceptional client experiences and professional development opportunities across the Tapestry portfolio.
About Cerulean
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