Kate Spade Sales Associate III
Kate Spade seeks a Sales Associate III in New York, NY to drive luxury retail sales and deliver exceptional client service.
Overview
Kate Spade is a globally recognised lifestyle brand known for its graphic prints, playful aesthetic and modern approach to accessories and ready-to-wear. The brand operates within Tapestry, Inc.'s portfolio, benefitting from a network of global retail, wholesale and digital channels while retaining a distinct creative identity focused on craftsmanship and design-forward product.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver outstanding, personalized client service through proactive clienteling to build long-term relationships and repeat business.
- Achieve and exceed individual and store sales targets, converting traffic and maximising average transaction value.
- Maintain elevated standards of visual merchandising and presentation according to brand floor sets and seasonal directives.
- Operate point-of-sale systems accurately while handling cash, receipts and end-of-day reconciliation following loss-prevention procedures.
- Support inventory processes including stock replenishment, receiving, cycle counts and timely reporting of discrepancies.
- Act as an ambassador for the brand: communicate product knowledge, story and seasonal campaigns to clients and colleagues.
- Assist store management with onboarding, training and coaching of junior sales staff as required.
Qualifications
- Proven track record of high-performance sales in luxury, premium or boutique retail environments.
- Demonstrable clienteling skills and an ability to cultivate repeat clientele.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-first orientation.
- Availability to work a flexible retail schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.
- High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary studies in fashion, retail or business preferred.
Skills
Experience
Typically 3+ years of direct retail sales experience, preferably within a luxury or premium fashion brand, with documented success meeting sales targets and executing clienteling strategies.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or certification in fashion, retail or business preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in New York, New York, USA. There are currently 1.625 open positions in New York on Cerulean, with 1148 added recently. Within New York, Cerulean currently features 1.746 open roles, including 1169 recent additions. Across USA, Cerulean lists 3.480 open roles — 1337 of them newly added.
Culture
Kate Spade’s workplace blends creative energy with a commercial mindset; teams are collaborative, customer-focused and driven by design-led storytelling. The brand emphasises thoughtful presentation and personal service while encouraging individual style and professional development within a global retail network.
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.