Kate Spade Sales Associate
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- £28,275–30,000/year
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Aug 1, 2026
About Kate Spade
Kate Spade is a vibrant American luxury lifestyle brand known for its spirited New York sensibility, joyful color, and polished modern femininity. Founded in 1993, the house has grown from an iconic handbag label into a global name spanning accessories, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home, and lifestyle. As an employer, Kate Spade offers a creative and collaborative environment where individuality, optimism, and thoughtful design are central to the culture. Part of Tapestry, Inc., the brand provides opportunities across retail, merchandising, design, digital, marketing, and corporate functions, inviting talent to contribute to a distinctive vision that celebrates wit, elegance, and everyday sophistication.
Sales Associate, 15 hours part-time, Kate Spade New York, London O2 Outlet. £28,275–£30,000 annual equivalent.
Role & Responsibilities
- Greet and engage guests with warmth and confidence while demonstrating comprehensive product knowledge across all Kate Spade categories
- Actively listen to customer needs and ask insightful follow-up questions to understand lifestyle preferences and aesthetic
- Provide strategic styling advice, suggest complementary add-ons, and create complete coordinated looks
- Showcase multiple ways to wear products through creative presentation and encourage customers to explore new styles
- Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure a seamless point-of-sale transaction experience
- Reinforce customer choices with genuine enthusiasm and invite repeat visits
- Maintain operational excellence including stockroom organization, inventory management, and POS system proficiency
- Give and receive constructive feedback in a collaborative team environment
Qualifications
- Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
- Prior experience in a retail environment
- Demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize, and work effectively in a team setting
- Strong English language proficiency
- Social media awareness and willingness to learn omni-channel and virtual selling techniques
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, public holidays, and high-traffic retail periods as required by business needs
Skills
Experience
Prior experience working in a retail environment is required. Experience in luxury or lifestyle retail, styling, or customer advisory roles is advantageous.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; further formal education is not required for this role.
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from GBP 28,275 to GBP 30,000 per annum.
Benefits
Attractive employee discount on Kate Spade products; compelling incentive programme; inclusive and innovative working environment; internal mobility and career progression opportunities; one paid volunteering day per year with access to global volunteer projects; learning and development opportunities through the Ambassador Programme; regular social events; access to equity, inclusion, and diversity initiatives including employee resource groups and regional inclusion councils.
Culture
Kate Spade fosters a workplace culture rooted in optimism, creativity, and a distinctive sense of playful sophistication. As an employer, it encourages collaboration, individuality, and an entrepreneurial spirit, empowering teams to bring joyful, customer-focused storytelling to every aspect of the brand experience.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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