Kate Spade Sales Associate
- Employment
- Temporary
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $15–19.50/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 15, 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 New York is hiring a temporary Sales Associate at Allen Premium Outlets in Texas. Part-time retail role with flexible scheduling.
Role & Responsibilities
- Greet guests warmly and confidently while demonstrating comprehensive product knowledge across all Kate Spade categories
- Actively listen to customer needs and ask insightful follow-up questions to understand aesthetic preferences and lifestyle requirements
- Provide personalized styling advice, suggest coordinating pieces, and create complete looks tailored to individual customers
- Showcase multiple ways to incorporate Kate Spade products into customers' existing wardrobes using creativity and brand knowledge
- Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure a seamless checkout experience via point-of-sale systems
- Maintain operational excellence including stockroom organization, inventory awareness, and sales floor presentation
- Give and receive feedback in a constructive, honest manner to support continuous improvement
- Work flexibly across evenings, weekends, busy seasons, and high-traffic retail days including public holidays
Qualifications
- Prior experience in a retail sales environment
- Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and collaborate effectively in a team setting
- Physical capability to lift at least 25 pounds regularly (up to 50 pounds occasionally), climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver sales floor and stockroom
- English language proficiency
- Willingness to learn omnichannel and virtual selling techniques
- Flexibility to work nights, weekends, busy seasons, and high-traffic retail days
Skills
Experience
Prior retail experience in a customer-facing sales environment is required.
Education
No specific formal education requirement; a high school diploma or equivalent is typically expected for retail positions.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Allen, Texas, USA, with easy access to Dallas.
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
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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