Kate Spade Sales Associate

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Location
NapaCaliforniaUSA
Employment
Part-Time
Seniority
Mid-Level
Compensation
$15–19.50/hour
Department
Retail & Boutique Operations
Industry
Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
Posted
Apr 3, 2026

About Kate Spade

Kate Spade New York is a global lifestyle house known for colorful, optimistic design across handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear and home décor. The brand is part of the Tapestry portfolio, a global multi-brand company that emphasizes creativity, inclusivity and a customer-centred retail experience.

Kate Spade is hiring a part-time Sales Associate in Napa, CA to provide styling-led service at Napa Premium Outlets.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality, styling-led customer service: greet guests, assess needs, and provide tailored product and outfit suggestions.
  • Build and maintain client relationships through consultative selling and storytelling to drive repeat business.
  • Execute product demonstrations that showcase multiple ways to wear and combine Kate Spade merchandise.
  • Achieve individual and store sales targets through proactive outreach, add-on selling and cross-category recommendations.
  • Operate the POS and manage transactions to ensure a seamless checkout experience.
  • Maintain visual standards and operational excellence: stockroom organisation, replenishment, price integrity and loss-prevention practices.
  • Adopt omni-channel tools and virtual-selling techniques to support remote clienteling and social engagement.
  • Provide and receive constructive feedback in support of team performance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

  • Proven retail selling skills with strong interpersonal and verbal communication.
  • Prior experience in a customer-facing retail environment; styling or visual merchandising experience preferred.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, peak season and public holidays.
  • Physical ability to lift regularly up to 25 lbs (and occasionally up to 50 lbs), climb, bend and manage stockroom duties.
  • Comfort with social media and eagerness to learn omni-channel and virtual selling methods.
  • Fluency in English (or the local market language) to interact with clients and complete transactions.

Skills

Product knowledge across handbags, accessories and apparel Styling and wardrobe building POS (point-of-sale) operation Stockroom organisation and inventory handling Consultative selling and storytelling Omni/virtual selling techniques Social media awareness Customer relationship management (clienteling) practices

Experience

Prior retail experience is required; demonstrable track record of meeting sales targets and delivering personalised styling advice is preferred.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Workplace

This position is based in Napa, California, USA, within easy reach of San Francisco.

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 vibrant, design-forward workplace that values optimism, creativity and inclusivity. As part of the Tapestry family, the brand prioritises collaboration, development and a customer-centric retail ethos.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.

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