Kate Spade Sales Associate
About Kate Spade
Kate Spade New York is a global lifestyle brand recognized for its playful, colorful aesthetic and distinctive approach to modern femininity. The brand is part of Tapestry, Inc., a global house of fashion brands, and offers product ranges across handbags, ready-to-wear, accessories, footwear and home décor. As an employer, Kate Spade emphasizes creativity, customer-centric retail experiences and a collaborative, brand-driven environment.
Kate Spade is hiring a Part‑Time Sales Associate in Mebane, NC — client-facing stylist role focused on styling, merchandising and omni-channel customer service.
Role & Responsibilities
- Welcome and engage guests with warmth and confidence; build rapport to understand customer needs and lifestyle.
- Provide personalised styling advice, assemble complete looks, suggest complementary items and demonstrate multiple ways to wear product.
- Drive sales through storytelling, consultative selling and follow-through to ensure a seamless checkout experience.
- Maintain product knowledge across all categories and communicate brand DNA to customers.
- Execute operational duties including POS transactions, stockroom organisation, inventory maintenance and visual merchandising on the sales floor.
- Support omni-channel selling efforts (virtual appointments, social selling) and promote return visits.
- Give and receive constructive feedback to support team performance and deliver against store targets.
- Work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, peak season and holidays; perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 25 lbs regularly (up to 50 lbs occasionally).
Qualifications
- Demonstrated professional selling skills with excellent interpersonal and verbal communication.
- Previous retail experience; prior experience in fashion, luxury or specialty retail preferred.
- Ability to multitask, prioritise and collaborate effectively within a team environment.
- Social media awareness and openness to learn omni-channel and virtual selling techniques.
- Proficiency in English (or local market language) and comfort using POS systems.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including regular lifting and mobility on the sales floor.
Skills
Experience
Prior experience in a retail environment is required; experience in fashion, luxury or specialty retail is preferred.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Mebane, North Carolina, USA, within easy reach of Raleigh.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 15 to USD 19.50 per hour.
Benefits
Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401 (K), Paid Paternity and Maternity leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance and Tuition assistance.
Culture
The brand cultivates an optimistic, creative and customer-focused workplace where storytelling and personal style are central to the retail experience. Teams operate in a collaborative, fast-paced environment that values candid feedback, learning agility and a dedication to achieving results.
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