Kate Spade Sales Associate III
Kate Spade — Sales Associate III in New York, NY. Drive sales, deliver luxury client service and support store visual merchandising.
Overview
Kate Spade is a contemporary accessories and lifestyle brand known for its playful, design-led aesthetic. Operated within the Tapestry group, the label emphasises thoughtful product design, accessible luxury and strong retail experiences across flagship stores and wholesale partners.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional, personalised client service and cultivate long-term relationships through proactive clienteling and follow-up.
- Achieve and exceed individual and store sales targets through consultative selling, product knowledge and tailored merchandising strategies.
- Operate point-of-sale (POS) transactions, handle cash and electronic payments accurately, and maintain compliance with loss-prevention procedures.
- Support visual merchandising standards: maintain floor sets, replenishment, and presentation to reflect brand image and promotional activity.
- Assist with inventory management including receiving, stock reconciliation, and timely reporting of discrepancies.
- Participate in store events, trunk shows and local marketing initiatives to drive traffic and brand awareness.
- Collaborate with the store team and management to communicate customer feedback, marketplace trends and product performance.
- Adhere to company policies, service protocols and health & safety requirements while delivering a luxury client experience.
Qualifications
- Proven track record in retail sales with demonstrable results in client acquisition and retention.
- Deep product knowledge and the ability to translate brand heritage into compelling client narratives.
- Strong numerical literacy for cash handling, POS operation and basic sales reporting.
- Professional presentation and a client-focused demeanour aligned with luxury brand standards.
- Availability to work retail hours including evenings, weekends and peak seasonal periods.
Skills
Experience
Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of retail sales experience, preferably within luxury fashion, accessories or lifestyle brands; demonstrable experience in clienteling, meeting sales targets and working in fast-paced store environments is expected.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary study in fashion, retail management or business is advantageous.
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 cultivates a vibrant, design-driven retail culture that prizes creativity, refined customer service and a collaborative team dynamic. The brand operates in fast-paced retail settings where attention to detail and a playful, optimistic sensibility inform daily interactions.
About Cerulean
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