Kate Spade Sales Associate

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Location
Birch RunMichiganUSA
Compensation
$15–19.25/hour
Department
Retail & Boutique Operations
Industry
Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
Posted
Apr 13, 2026

About Kate Spade

Kate Spade New York is a global lifestyle brand celebrated for its colorful, optimistic aesthetic and distinctive product DNA across handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear and home. The brand is part of the Tapestry portfolio, a global house of fashion brands that emphasizes creativity, inclusivity and commercial innovation.

Kate Spade is hiring a part-time Sales Associate in Birch Run, MI (Birch Run Premium Outlets). Deliver styling-led customer service and support store sales.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Greet guests warmly, build rapport quickly, and demonstrate deep product knowledge across categories.
  • Actively listen to customer needs, ask insightful questions, and provide personalised styling advice to create complete looks.
  • Use creative merchandising and storytelling to showcase multiple ways to wear products and to drive add-on sales.
  • Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure a seamless POS checkout experience.
  • Maintain operational excellence on the sales floor and in the stockroom, including inventory organization and replenishment.
  • Support store performance through proactive selling, contributing to team results and giving/receiving constructive feedback.
  • Work a flexible schedule to cover nights, weekends, peak retail periods and public holidays; meet physical demands of lifting and stock handling.

Qualifications

  • Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities.
  • Prior experience working in a retail environment, preferably in fashion or lifestyle retail.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritise, and collaborate effectively within a team.
  • Social media awareness and willingness to learn omnichannel and virtual selling techniques.
  • English proficiency (or proficiency in the local market language) and ability to work a flexible schedule.
  • Ability to lift regularly up to 25 lbs and occasionally up to 50 lbs; ability to climb, bend and manoeuvre on the sales floor and in the stockroom.

Skills

Professional selling skills Customer engagement & styling POS Social media awareness Omnichannel/virtual selling Stockroom organisation Interpersonal communication

Experience

Prior retail experience is required, ideally within fashion or lifestyle brands; demonstrable track record of consultative selling and delivering customer-focused results.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred; formal training in fashion, styling, or retail is a plus.

Workplace

The role is situated in Birch Run, Michigan, USA — conveniently close to Detroit.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 15 to USD 19.25 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 creative, optimistic and customer-centric retail culture that celebrates individuality and playful design. As part of Tapestry, the brand emphasises inclusion, professional development and collaborative teamwork within a fast-paced, commercially focused environment.

About Cerulean

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