Kate Spade Sales Associate
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 8, 2026
About Kate Spade
Kate Spade New York is a global lifestyle brand celebrated for its colorful, optimistic design language across handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear and home décor. The label is part of the Tapestry portfolio, a multi-brand house that emphasises creative expression, inclusive workplaces and cross-brand career mobility within a global luxury retail network.
Kate Spade New York Sales Associate (part-time) in London — join the St Pancras boutique to advise clients, style looks and drive sales.
Role & Responsibilities
- Welcome customers with warmth and confidence, establish rapport and discover their needs through active listening and insightful questioning.
- Provide personalised styling advice and outfit curation across categories; create complete looks and suggest complementary add‑ons to increase basket value.
- Demonstrate deep product and brand knowledge to articulate features, craftsmanship and lifestyle positioning.
- Drive sales through storytelling and consultative selling; meet individual and store revenue targets.
- Deliver flawless point-of-sale transactions and ensure a seamless checkout experience.
- Maintain visual standards on the salesfloor, organise stockroom inventory and support floor replenishment.
- Employ omni-channel and virtual selling techniques; engage customers via social media or digital platforms where applicable.
- Give and receive constructive feedback and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
Qualifications
- Proven customer-facing selling skills and excellent interpersonal communication.
- Prior retail experience; experience in fashion, accessories or lifestyle brands preferred.
- Comfortable with point-of-sale operations and basic stockroom procedures.
- Social media awareness and willingness to learn omni-channel/virtual selling methods.
- Ability to multitask, prioritise, and work cooperatively within a team.
- Flexible availability to work nights, weekends, busy seasons and public holidays.
Skills
Experience
Prior experience working in a retail environment is required; candidates with background in fashion, accessories or lifestyle boutiques are preferred.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; further study in retail, fashion, merchandising or a related discipline is advantageous but not required.
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK.
Benefits
Internal mobility and career progression; 1 paid volunteering day per year; learning & development via the Ambassador Programme; regular social events; employee resource groups and regional inclusion councils; employee discount; incentive programme.
Culture
Kate Spade cultivates a playful, creative and customer-focused retail culture rooted in optimism and bold design. As part of Tapestry, the brand emphasises diversity, inclusion and professional development, with internal mobility and employee resource groups supporting career growth and belonging.
About Cerulean
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