Kate Spade Sales Associate III

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

About Kate Spade

Kate Spade is an internationally recognised luxury lifestyle brand known for its vibrant aesthetic and contemporary ready-to-wear, handbags and accessories. The label is part of Tapestry, Inc., a global house of brands that includes other heritage fashion names; as an employer it offers roles within fast-paced retail environments and global corporate functions tied to luxury retail operations.

Kate Spade — Sales Associate III in New York, NY. Join Kate Spade as a Sales Associate III delivering luxury client service and achieving boutique sales targets.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver exceptional, personalised service to a discerning clientele, cultivating long-term relationships and repeat business through proactive clienteling.
  • Achieve and exceed individual and store sales targets through consultative selling, effective merchandising and disciplined conversion techniques.
  • Operate point-of-sale procedures, handle cash and card transactions, process returns and maintain accurate till reconciliation in accordance with company policies.
  • Maintain elevated visual merchandising standards and store presentation, including replenishment, window displays and product rotations to reflect brand directives.
  • Support omni‑channel fulfilment activities (click & collect, ship-from-store) and liaise with inventory and store leadership to ensure stock availability.
  • Act as a product expert across categories, advising clients on styling, materials and care; communicate customer feedback and trends to management.
  • Adhere to loss-prevention, health & safety and customer service protocols while assisting with opening/closing and back-of-house duties as required.

Qualifications

  • Proven track record in luxury or premium retail sales, demonstrating consistent achievement of sales KPIs.
  • Polished professional presentation and strong interpersonal skills appropriate for a luxury brand environment.
  • Comfortable performing cash handling and POS transactions with attention to accuracy and compliance.
  • Flexible schedule availability including weekends, evenings and peak retail periods.
  • Legal eligibility to work in the hiring country.

Skills

Clienteling and relationship management Consultative selling and upselling Visual merchandising and store presentation Point-of-sale (POS) operation and cash handling Inventory management and stock replenishment Strong verbal communication and active listening KPI-driven performance orientation

Experience

Approximately 2–4 years of retail experience, preferably within luxury or premium apparel and accessories; demonstrated success meeting sales targets and executing clienteling activities.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; some post-secondary education in fashion, retail or a related discipline is advantageous but not required.

Workplace

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

Culture

Kate Spade fosters a spirited, design-led retail culture that prizes creativity, personal expression and exceptional client service. Employees are expected to work collaboratively in dynamic store environments where brand storytelling and attention to detail are paramount.

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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