Kate Spade Sales Advisor
- Location
- San Diego California USA
- Address
- 4201 CAMINO DE LA PLAZA, STE 118, San Diego, CA 92173 View map
- Employment
- Temporary
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $15–19.50/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 7, 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.
Kate Spade seeks a Temporary Retail Sales Associate in San Diego, California, to advise customers on styling and product selection, build complete looks, drive sales through customer connections, and support store operations. The role is part-time and includes flexible scheduling, including nights, weekends, busy seasons and public holidays.
Role & Responsibilities
- Welcome customers and demonstrate strong product knowledge.
- Listen actively and ask follow-up questions to understand customer needs.
- Provide styling advice, recommend complementary products and create complete looks.
- Show customers creative ways to wear products and encourage them to explore new styles.
- Guide customers through purchase decisions and provide a seamless checkout experience.
- Affirm customers’ choices and invite them to return.
- Drive sales results through customer connections and storytelling.
- Demonstrate thorough knowledge of Kate Spade 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.
- Lift at least 25 lb regularly and up to 50 lb occasionally; climb, bend, kneel and maneuver around the sales floor and stockroom.
Qualifications
- Professional selling skills and exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Previous 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
Previous experience in a retail environment.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in San Diego, California, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 15 to USD 19.50 per hour.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision and disability insurance; 401(k); paid parental leave; commuter benefits; 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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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