Kate Spade Sales Associate II
Kate Spade in New York, NY is hiring a Sales Associate II for a client-facing retail position in a flagship boutique.
Overview
Kate Spade is an American lifestyle brand renowned for its colorful, modern approach to handbags, accessories and ready-to-wear. The label is part of Tapestry, a global house of luxury brands, and operates a network of boutiques and wholesale partners worldwide. As an employer, Kate Spade emphasizes creative retail presentation, brand-led customer experiences and professional development within a fast-paced fashion retail environment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver a differentiated, concierge-level client experience that aligns with Kate Spade’s brand tone and visual identity.
- Achieve and exceed individual and store sales targets through proactive clienteling, upselling and follow-up.
- Manage daily point-of-sale transactions, returns and accurate cash handling while maintaining store standards.
- Maintain visual merchandising and product presentation to brand guidelines, including window and floor displays.
- Build and maintain a client database; execute outreach, appointments and post-sale service to drive repeat business.
- Support inventory control activities including receiving, stockroom organisation, replenishment and loss-prevention procedures.
- Assist with opening/closing duties, store housekeeping and teamwork to ensure operational readiness.
Qualifications
- Proven retail sales experience, preferably 1–3 years in fashion, accessories or luxury retail.
- Demonstrable track record of meeting sales targets and delivering high-quality client service.
- Excellent verbal communication, interpersonal skills and polished presentation.
- Availability to work retail hours, including evenings, weekends and peak holiday periods.
- Reliable numeracy and experience with cash handling and transactional accuracy.
Skills
Experience
Typically requires 1–3 years of hands-on retail experience, ideally within luxury or contemporary fashion; prior clienteling and quota-driven sales experience preferred.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or coursework in retail, fashion or hospitality is advantageous.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA. Cerulean lists 1.629 open roles in New York, including 1154 posted recently. The broader New York area accounts for 1.748 active listings on Cerulean, 1172 of which are new. In USA as a whole, Cerulean currently features 3.470 open positions, with 1322 posted this week.
Culture
Kate Spade cultivates a spirited, design-driven retail culture that prizes creativity, attention to detail and exceptional client service. Team environments are collaborative and fast-paced, with emphasis on visual storytelling and brand consistency across the boutique network.
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