Kate Spade Sales Associate III
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Posted
- Apr 1, 2026
About Kate Spade
Kate Spade is an American contemporary luxury lifestyle brand known for its playful aesthetic and refined accessories. Operating as part of the Tapestry portfolio, the brand blends fashion-forward product design with an emphasis on memorable in-store experiences and elevated customer service.
Kate Spade — New York, NY: Sales Associate III. Join Kate Spade's retail team to deliver elevated client service and drive sales.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver elevated, personalized client service and build long-term client relationships through proactive clienteling and follow-up.
- Achieve and exceed individual and store sales targets through consultative selling, add-on strategies and conversion optimization.
- Maintain visual merchandising standards, ensuring product presentation aligns with brand directives and promotional windows.
- Operate point-of-sale (POS) systems, process transactions accurately and perform end-of-day cash reconciliation.
- Support inventory management: receive and process stock, execute replenishment and assist with loss-prevention procedures.
- Act as a brand ambassador during in-store events and promotions, representing Kate Spade’s aesthetic and product knowledge.
- Mentor less-experienced associates when required and support store leadership with operational tasks and opening/closing duties.
Qualifications
- Proven retail sales experience, preferably within a premium or luxury fashion brand.
- Demonstrable track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and KPIs.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an aptitude for consultative selling and clienteling.
- Ability to work retail hours, including evenings, weekends and peak seasonal periods.
- Authorization to work in the country of employment (where applicable).
Skills
Experience
Typically 2+ years of direct retail sales experience, with preference for candidates who have worked in premium or luxury apparel, accessories, or lifestyle brands and who can demonstrate consistent sales performance.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; associate's or bachelor's degree in fashion, retail, business or a related field preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in New York, New York, USA.
Culture
Kate Spade fosters a creative, customer-centric retail culture where design sensibility and playful sophistication inform the in-store experience. As part of Tapestry, the brand balances entrepreneurial energy with structured retail standards and a collaborative team environment.
About Cerulean
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