Kate Spade Sales Associate III

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Location
New YorkNew YorkUSA
Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Mid-Level
Posted
Apr 1, 2026

About Kate Spade

Kate Spade is an American lifestyle and fashion brand recognised for its playful sophistication and accessory-led collections. The label operates globally within the Tapestry group, benefiting from the infrastructure and retail expertise of a major luxury and premium fashion parent company while maintaining a strong creative identity.

Kate Spade in New York is hiring a Sales Associate III to deliver luxury client service and achieve store sales targets.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver exceptional, personalised client experiences that reflect Kate Spade’s brand aesthetic and service standards.
  • Achieve and exceed individual and store sales targets through proactive selling, clienteling and upselling.
  • Build and maintain a robust client book using CRM tools and follow-up activity to drive repeat business and long-term loyalty.
  • Execute point-of-sale transactions accurately, including returns, exchanges and special orders, while adhering to cash-handling procedures.
  • Ensure windows, fixtures and floor merchandising meet visual standards and seasonal directives; assist with store resets.
  • Manage inventory tasks including stock replenishment, receiving, tagging and regular stock counts to maintain availability and loss-prevention controls.
  • Support promotional events, private client appointments and VIP shopping experiences, including styling and product storytelling.
  • Act as an ambassador for brand campaigns and product knowledge; provide feedback from clients to store leadership and visual teams.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in luxury, premium or fashion retail with a demonstrable sales track record.
  • Proven ability to develop and maintain client relationships via CRM or clienteling programmes.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an aptitude for consultative selling and styling.
  • Strong numeracy and attention to detail for accurate POS operation and inventory control.
  • Flexibility to work retail hours, including evenings, weekends and holiday periods.
  • Legal authorization to work in the country of employment.

Skills

Clienteling Personal selling and upselling Point-of-sale (POS) transaction handling CRM usage for client management Visual merchandising execution Inventory control and stock management Loss prevention and cash-handling procedures Product knowledge and brand storytelling

Experience

At least 2 years of hands-on retail experience in a luxury or premium fashion environment with a consistent record of meeting sales goals and managing client relationships.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education in fashion, business or retail management preferred but not required.

Workplace

The role is situated in New York, New York, USA.

Culture

Kate Spade fosters a creative, service-driven retail culture where product storytelling and joyful design inform every customer interaction. The brand values collaborative teamwork, high standards of visual presentation and a client-first approach typical of Tapestry’s retail portfolio.

About Cerulean

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