Kate Spade Sales Associate
- Location
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $15–19.50/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 2, 2026
About Kate Spade
Kate Spade New York is a global lifestyle brand known for colorful, optimistic design across handbags, ready-to-wear, accessories, jewelry, footwear and home. The brand is part of the Tapestry portfolio, a global house of fashion brands that emphasizes creativity, inclusivity and commercial innovation across retail and digital channels.
Kate Spade — Merrimack, NH: Part-time Sales Associate at Merrimack Premium Outlets delivering styling-led retail, omnichannel service, and exceptional customer experience.
Role & Responsibilities
- Welcome guests and establish rapport; use strong product knowledge to advise and inspire purchases.
- Conduct needs-based conversations, offer styling advice, and assemble complete looks that integrate Kate Spade products into customers’ wardrobes.
- Demonstrate multiple ways to wear and combine items to encourage add-on sales and increase basket size.
- Guide customers through purchase decisions and execute accurate, efficient POS transactions.
- Maintain operational excellence on the sales floor and in the stockroom, including organization, inventory handling and replenishment.
- Drive sales through storytelling and personalized customer service; invite and cultivate repeat business.
- Give and receive constructive feedback to support team performance and store standards.
- Support omni-channel initiatives and virtual selling as required by store programs.
Qualifications
- Proven professional selling skills with excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Prior experience in a retail environment, preferably in fashion or lifestyle brands.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize effectively and collaborate within a team.
- Social media literacy and a willingness to learn omnichannel/virtual selling techniques.
- English proficiency (or local market language proficiency) sufficient for customer-facing sales.
Skills
Experience
Demonstrated retail experience with a track record of achieving sales targets and delivering high-quality customer service; prior fashion or lifestyle retail exposure preferred.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA — conveniently close to Boston.
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; Tuition assistance.
Culture
Kate Spade fosters a creative, optimistic workplace focused on styling-led retail and strong customer relationships. As part of the Tapestry family, the brand emphasizes inclusivity, collaboration and development, encouraging employees to be bold, customer-focused and adaptable.
About Cerulean
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