Kate Spade Sales Associate
- Location
- Central ValleyNew YorkUSA
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $15–24.25/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Aug 7, 2026
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.
Kate Spade Sales Associate II at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets in Central Valley, New York. Hourly retail position offering flexible scheduling and comprehensive benefits.
Role & Responsibilities
- Greet guests warmly and confidently while demonstrating strong product knowledge across all Kate Spade categories
- Actively listen and ask insightful follow-up questions to understand customer aesthetic, lifestyle, and needs
- Provide personalized styling advice and suggest complementary add-ons to create complete looks
- Showcase multiple ways to wear and style products using creativity and brand storytelling
- Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure a seamless checkout experience
- Drive sales results through strong customer connections, relationship-building, and storytelling
- Maintain operational excellence, including accurate point-of-sale transactions, stockroom organization, and inventory management
- Give and receive feedback in an honest, constructive manner and support collaborative team efforts
- Demonstrate willingness to learn omni-channel and virtual selling techniques
- Maintain flexibility to work nights, weekends, busy seasons, and high-traffic retail days including public holidays
Qualifications
- Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
- Prior experience in a retail environment
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work collaboratively in a team setting
- Social media awareness and willingness to learn omni-channel and virtual selling techniques
- English proficiency
- Ability to lift at least 25 lbs. regularly (up to 50 lbs. occasionally) and to climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver sales floor and stockroom
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, busy season, and high-traffic retail days
Skills
Experience
Prior experience in a retail environment is required. Candidates should demonstrate professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred; no formal degree required.
Workplace
This position is based in Central Valley, New York, USA, within easy reach of New York.
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, and 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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