Kate Spade Sales Associate
- Employment
- Temporary
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $15–19.25/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 22, 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 in Grapevine, TX. Part-time temporary role offering customer styling, sales, and brand storytelling with competitive hourly pay and benefits.
Role & Responsibilities
- Greet guests with warmth and confidence while demonstrating comprehensive product knowledge across all Kate Spade categories
- Actively listen to customer needs and ask insightful follow-up questions to understand personal style and lifestyle preferences
- Provide styling advice, suggest complementary products, and create complete looks that encourage customers to explore new styles
- Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure seamless checkout experiences
- Drive sales results through strong customer connections, storytelling, and deep brand knowledge
- Maintain stockroom organization, manage POS transactions, and ensure operational excellence
- Demonstrate willingness to learn omni-channel and virtual selling techniques
- Work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, busy seasons, and high-traffic retail days
- Reinforce and celebrate customer choices to encourage repeat visits
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 selling techniques
- Fluent English language proficiency
- Ability to lift at least 25 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally
- Ability to climb, bend, kneel, and navigate sales floor and stockroom areas
Skills
Experience
Prior experience in a retail environment required. Demonstrated success in customer-facing roles with strong selling and styling capabilities preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Grapevine, Texas, United States of America — conveniently close to Dallas.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 15 to USD 19.25 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 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.
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