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 guests warmly and confidently while demonstrating comprehensive product knowledge across all Kate Spade New York categories
• Actively listen and ask insightful follow-up questions to understand customer needs and aesthetic preferences
• Provide personalized styling advice, suggest complementary add-ons, and create complete coordinated looks
• Showcase multiple ways to incorporate products into customers' existing wardrobes and encourage exploration of new styles
• Guide customers through the purchase decision process and ensure a seamless checkout experience
• Reinforce customer choices and celebrate their selections to encourage repeat visits
• Drive sales results through strong customer connections, storytelling, and deep brand knowledge
• Maintain operational excellence including stockroom organization, inventory management, and POS transactions
• Demonstrate flexibility in scheduling to meet business needs including evenings, weekends, and peak retail periods

Qualifications

• Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
• Prior experience in a retail or customer-facing environment
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work collaboratively within a team setting
• Social media awareness and willingness to learn omni-channel and virtual selling techniques
• English proficiency at a professional level
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Physical capability to climb, bend, kneel, and navigate sales floor and stockroom areas
• Flexibility to work a variable schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, and high-traffic retail days

Skills

Experience

Prior experience in a retail environment is required. Sales experience in fashion, accessories, or lifestyle products is preferred.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is typically expected; specialized fashion or retail training is beneficial 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.