Kate Spade Sales Associate
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $15–19.50/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 4, 2026
About Kate Spade
Kate Spade New York is a global lifestyle brand celebrated for its colorful, optimistic aesthetic and distinctive design DNA across handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear and home décor. The house is part of the Tapestry portfolio, a global family of brands that emphasizes creativity, inclusivity and consumer-focused retail experiences.
Kate Spade — Part-time Sales Associate in Eagan, MN. Provide styling, drive sales, and deliver exceptional client service at Twin Cities Premium Outlets.
Role & Responsibilities
- Welcome and engage customers with warmth and confident product knowledge; diagnose needs through active listening and targeted questions.
- Provide personalised styling advice, assemble complete looks, suggest complementary items and demonstrate multiple ways to wear products.
- Drive sales through storytelling, clienteling and conversion-focused recommendations while meeting individual and store targets.
- Execute seamless transactions and maintain operational standards including POS accuracy, stockroom organization and merchandise replenishment.
- Support omni-channel and virtual selling initiatives, including social engagement and remote styling when required.
- Maintain a polished visual presentation of the sales floor and contribute to loss-prevention, inventory control and receiving tasks.
- Perform regular physical duties: lift up to 25 lbs regularly (occasionally up to 50 lbs), climb, bend and manoeuvre across salesfloor and stockroom.
- Work a flexible schedule to cover nights, weekends, peak retail periods and public holidays; foster repeat business by reinforcing customer choices.
Qualifications
- Proven interpersonal and professional selling skills with a customer-first mindset.
- Prior retail experience in a boutique or branded environment.
- Ability to multitask, prioritise and collaborate effectively within a store team.
- Comfortable learning and applying omni-channel selling techniques and social media tools.
- English proficiency (or local market language proficiency as applicable).
- Ability to perform routine physical tasks associated with retail operations.
Skills
Experience
Prior experience in a retail environment is required, preferably within a fashion or lifestyle brand.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred; additional retail, fashion, or customer service training is advantageous.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Eagan, Minnesota, USA, with easy access to Minneapolis.
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, optimistic workplace rooted in creativity and approachable luxury. As part of Tapestry, the brand emphasises inclusion, professional development and a collaborative retail culture that prizes customer service and entrepreneurial initiative.
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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