Kate Spade Sales Associate

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 customers warmly and engage them in meaningful conversation to understand their styling preferences and lifestyle needs
• Provide knowledgeable product recommendations and styling advice, suggesting complementary items and complete outfit solutions
• Demonstrate creative ways to incorporate Kate Spade products into customers' existing wardrobes and personal style
• Guide customers through the purchase journey and ensure seamless checkout experiences
• Maintain strong operational standards, including stockroom organization, POS transaction accuracy, and sales floor presentation
• Build customer loyalty by celebrating purchasing decisions and encouraging repeat visits
• Showcase awareness of social media trends and willingly learn omni-channel and virtual selling techniques

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a retail sales environment, preferably in luxury or lifestyle brands
• Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
• Demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and collaborate effectively in a team setting
• Strong product knowledge and the ability to learn quickly across multiple categories (handbags, apparel, accessories, home goods)
• Flexibility to work varied schedules including evenings, weekends, and peak retail periods
• Physical ability to lift at least 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally, with the capacity to climb, bend, and kneel in the stockroom and on the sales floor

Skills

Experience

Proven experience working in a retail environment with demonstrated success in customer-facing sales roles. Experience with lifestyle, apparel, or luxury brands is preferred but not required. Candidates should exhibit strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with diverse customer demographics.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; additional training in fashion, retail, or customer service is advantageous but not required.

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, 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.