Kate Spade Sales Associate III
Kate Spade seeks a Sales Associate III in New York, NY — experienced retail professional to drive sales, clienteling and boutique operations.
Overview
Kate Spade is a design-driven lifestyle brand known for its playful, modern aesthetic in accessories and ready-to-wear. Operating within the Tapestry portfolio, the brand combines craft-led product development with a global retail footprint and a strong emphasis on elevated customer service and visual presentation.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional, personalized client service and cultivate long-term relationships through proactive clienteling and follow-up.
- Consistently meet and exceed individual and store sales targets through consultative selling and effective upselling.
- Execute brand-standard visual merchandising, maintain boutique presentation and ensure merchandise integrity.
- Operate the Point of Sale (POS) system accurately; manage cash handling, transactions, returns and reconciliations.
- Support daily store operations including stock replenishment, inventory control and loss-prevention practices.
- Mentor and coach junior sales staff, model service standards and contribute to team training and development.
- Represent the brand at all times by upholding company policies, quality standards and customer-first service protocols.
Qualifications
- Minimum three years of progressive retail sales experience, preferably with a premium or luxury fashion brand.
- Proven ability to achieve or exceed sales targets and demonstrate strong client development skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; polished customer-facing presence.
- Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and peak retail periods.
- Authorization to work in the country of employment.
Skills
Experience
At least three years of hands-on retail experience with evidenced sales performance; prior experience in a luxury or premium-label boutique environment and responsibility for mentoring or leading peers is strongly preferred.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary coursework or degree in fashion, retail management, or business is preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA. Cerulean lists 1.625 open roles in New York, including 1148 posted recently. The broader New York area accounts for 1.746 active listings on Cerulean, 1169 of which are new. In USA as a whole, Cerulean currently features 3.480 open positions, with 1337 posted this week.
Culture
The brand fosters a creative, client-centric retail culture where design sensibility and attention to detail drive daily operations. Team members are expected to deliver thoughtful service in a collaborative, fast-paced boutique environment that values presentation and brand stewardship.
About Cerulean
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