- Location
- Gloucestershire England UK
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- £26,325–28,000/year
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 20, 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.
The Sales Associate advises customers on products that suit their style and lifestyle, provides styling suggestions and supports a seamless purchase experience. The role includes driving sales through customer connections and storytelling, maintaining stockroom and point-of-sale standards, and working a flexible part-time schedule, including nights, weekends, busy season and public holidays. The full-time equivalent annual base pay range is £26,325–£28,000; part-time pay is prorated according to contracted hours, with actual compensation based on objective, job-related criteria.
Role & Responsibilities
- Welcome guests confidently and warmly, demonstrating strong product knowledge.
- Listen actively and ask insightful follow-up questions to understand customer needs.
- Offer styling advice, suggest complementary products and create complete looks.
- Show creative ways to wear products and encourage customers to explore new styles.
- Guide customers through purchase decisions and deliver a seamless checkout experience.
- Reinforce and celebrate customer choices, inviting them to return.
- Drive results through customer connections and storytelling.
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the brand and product attributes across all categories.
- Maintain operational excellence, including stockroom organization and point-of-sale transactions.
- Give and receive feedback honestly and constructively.
Qualifications
- Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Prior experience in a retail environment.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize and collaborate in a team setting.
- Social media awareness and willingness to learn omnichannel and virtual selling techniques.
- English proficiency or proficiency in the local language, depending on the market.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, busy season and high-traffic retail days, including public holidays.
Skills
Experience
Prior experience in a retail environment.
Workplace
The role is situated in Gloucestershire, England, UK.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from GBP 26,325 to GBP 28,000 per annum.
Benefits
Inclusive, innovative and fun working environment; internal mobility and career progression; one paid volunteering day per year and opportunities to volunteer with global projects; learning and development opportunities through the Ambassador Programme; regular social events; employee resource groups and regional inclusion councils; employee discount; incentive programme.
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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