Kate Spade Sales Associate
Kate Spade in New York, NY is hiring a Sales Associate III to drive luxury retail sales and clienteling at its boutique.
Overview
Kate Spade is a global lifestyle brand known for its playful, modern-classic aesthetic across handbags, accessories, and ready-to-wear. As part of Tapestry, Inc., the brand combines creative design sensibilities with a rigorous retail and merchandising discipline, offering employees opportunities to work within an internationally recognized luxury group.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional, personalized client service and build lasting relationships through proactive clienteling and follow-up.
- Achieve and exceed individual and store sales targets through consultative selling and upselling of product assortments.
- Maintain impeccable visual merchandising and presentation standards consistent with brand guidelines.
- Operate point-of-sale systems, handle cash and transactions accurately, and ensure proper stock handling and replenishment.
- Contribute to store operations including inventory control, receiving, and loss prevention procedures.
- Act as a brand ambassador by staying current on product knowledge, seasonal collections, and brand campaigns.
Qualifications
- Proven track record of delivering sales results in a retail or luxury environment; experience in fashion or accessories retail preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a strong client-focused mindset.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and peak season demands.
- Professional appearance and poise aligned with luxury brand standards.
- Demonstrated reliability, integrity with regard to cash handling and customer data privacy.
Skills
Experience
Typically 2+ years of retail sales experience, preferably within luxury, fashion or accessories brands; demonstrated success meeting sales targets and delivering high-touch client service.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA. 1.629 luxury roles are listed in New York on Cerulean, 1154 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the New York region, Cerulean lists 1.748 open positions — 1172 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 3.470 open roles in USA, including 1322 added in the last 48 hours.
Culture
Kate Spade cultivates a creative, design-forward workplace where attention to detail and joyful expression are prized. The brand balances a spirited, approachable aesthetic with professional retail discipline, offering collaborative teams and strong customer-centric values under the Tapestry umbrella.
About Cerulean
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