Kate Spade Sales Associate II

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Kate Spade in New York, NY is hiring a Sales Associate II — mid-level retail role focused on clientelling, sales and visual merchandising.

Overview

Kate Spade is a design-led luxury lifestyle brand known for its playful sophistication and contemporary accessories. Operating within the Tapestry group, the label combines thoughtful product design with a global retail footprint and a customer-centric approach to brand experience.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver exceptional, personalized client service through active clienteling and relationship building to drive repeat business and lifetime value.
  • Achieve and exceed individual and store sales objectives through consultative selling and product expertise, with an emphasis on leather goods and accessories.
  • Execute daily visual merchandising and floor standards to maintain brand presentation and elevate the in-store experience.
  • Operate POS and manage transactions, returns, and accurate cash handling while adhering to loss-prevention procedures.
  • Support inventory processes including receiving, replenishment, stock organization, and cycle counts.
  • Collaborate with store management on local marketing initiatives, events, and client appointments.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of retail sales experience; prior experience in luxury, fashion, or premium accessories preferred.
  • Proven track record of meeting sales targets and delivering high levels of client service.
  • Strong numeracy and cash-handling accuracy; experience with point-of-sale systems.
  • Professional presentation, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to represent a premium brand with discretion.
  • Flexibility to work retail hours, including evenings, weekends and holiday peaks.

Skills

Clienteling and CRM best practices Point-of-sale (POS) systems Visual merchandising Cash handling and basic reconciliation Product knowledge: women's handbags and accessories Loss-prevention awareness Effective verbal communication and consultative selling

Experience

Typically 2+ years of retail sales experience, with preference for candidates who have worked in luxury fashion or premium accessories boutiques and who can demonstrate consistent sales performance and client development.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required; additional coursework or certification in retail, fashion, or customer service 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 fosters a creative, design-driven retail culture that values optimism, attention to detail and elevated customer experiences. As part of Tapestry, the brand blends entrepreneurial energy with structured retail operations, promoting collaboration across stores and corporate teams.

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