Kate Spade Sales Associate
- Location
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $15–19.50/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 30, 2026
About Kate Spade
Kate Spade New York is a global lifestyle brand known for its colorful, optimistic aesthetic across handbags, ready-to-wear, footwear, jewelry and home décor. The label is part of Tapestry, a global house of brands, and offers a collaborative, design-driven retail environment that emphasizes creativity, inclusivity, and customer-centric storytelling.
Kate Spade hiring Part-time Sales Associate in Blackwood, NJ at Gloucester Premium Outlets. Join a customer-focused, creative retail team; $15.00–$19.50/hr.
Role & Responsibilities
- Welcome and engage customers with warmth and confidence, demonstrating detailed product knowledge.
- Serve as a trusted stylist — assess customer needs, provide tailored styling advice, and create complete looks incorporating Kate Spade product assortments.
- Drive sales through consultative selling, brand storytelling and suggestive selling of complementary items.
- Demonstrate multiple ways to wear and use products to encourage exploration of new styles.
- Operate POS and ensure accurate, efficient checkout procedures while maintaining visual standards on the sales floor.
- Maintain stockroom organization, assist with inventory tasks and support replenishment to maximize availability.
- Deliver exceptional customer follow-up and invite repeat visits to build loyalty.
- Work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, peak retail seasons and holidays; perform routine physical tasks including lifting and merchandise handling.
Qualifications
- Professional selling skills with excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Prior retail experience in a customer-facing environment.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize and collaborate effectively within a team.
- Awareness of social media and a willingness to learn omnichannel/virtual selling techniques.
- English proficiency (or proficiency in the local market language).
- Ability to lift regularly up to 25 lbs and occasionally up to 50 lbs; ability to climb, bend and maneuver on the sales floor and in the stockroom.
Skills
Experience
Previous experience in a retail sales environment is required; candidates should demonstrate strong customer engagement and a track record of consultative selling. Experience with styling, visual merchandising or meeting sales targets is advantageous.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred; coursework in fashion, merchandising or retail is a plus.
Workplace
The role is situated in Blackwood, New Jersey, USA — conveniently close to Philadelphia.
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 vibrant, design-led retail culture that celebrates optimism, creativity and community. As part of the Tapestry family, the brand places emphasis on inclusion, development and collaborative teamwork within an energetic retail environment.
About Cerulean
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