Kate Spade Sales Associate
Kate Spade New York seeks a part‑time Sales Associate in Bloomington, MN (Mall of America) to deliver styling‑led client service and drive sales.
Overview
Kate Spade New York is a globally recognised lifestyle brand celebrated for its colorful, optimistic aesthetic across handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear and home décor. The brand is part of the Tapestry portfolio, a global house of fashion brands that emphasises creativity, inclusivity and innovation in product design and employee experience.
Role & Responsibilities
- Welcome and engage customers with confident, warm service; build rapport and uncover style needs through active listening and thoughtful questioning.
- Provide personalised styling advice, assemble complete looks, suggest add‑on items and present multiple ways to wear product to drive conversion and average transaction value.
- Execute sales transactions and ensure a smooth checkout experience using point‑of‑sale systems.
- Maintain operational excellence on the sales floor and in the stockroom, including inventory organisation, receiving and replenishment.
- Represent the brand story and product attributes across all categories; use storytelling to create emotional connections and repeat business.
- Support omnichannel and virtual selling initiatives, including social media engagement and digital clientelling when required.
- Adhere to visual merchandising guidelines, loss‑prevention practices and store safety procedures; perform physical tasks including regular lifting (up to 25 lbs) and occasional heavier lifts.
Qualifications
- Professional selling aptitude with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Prior retail experience in a store environment; luxury or fashion retail experience preferred.
- Comfortable with multitasking and collaborating within a team; accepts constructive feedback.
- Familiarity with social media and willingness to learn omnichannel/virtual selling techniques.
- Availability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, peak seasons and public holidays.
- Ability to lift regularly at least 25 lbs and perform routine physical duties on the sales floor and in the stockroom.
Skills
Experience
Prior experience in a retail environment is required; candidates with previous experience in fashion or luxury retail and demonstrated selling results are preferred.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Bloomington, Minnesota, USA, with easy access to Minneapolis. 4 luxury roles are listed in Bloomington on Cerulean, 1 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the Minnesota region, Cerulean lists 17 open positions — 4 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 3.512 open roles in USA, including 140 added in the last 48 hours.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 15 to USD 24.25 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 playful, creative and optimistic workplace that values individuality and design-led thinking. As part of the Tapestry group, the brand emphasises inclusivity, professional development and collaboration across a portfolio of fashion houses.
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
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Kate Spade, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Sales Advisor», «Client Advisor», «Retail Stylist», «Boutique Sales Associate», «Client Relations Associate», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.