Kate Spade Sales Associate
Kate Spade Sales Associate in New York — boutique sales role delivering high-touch client service and achieving sales targets.
Overview
Kate Spade is a global modern-luxury lifestyle brand celebrated for its colorful, sophisticated accessories and ready-to-wear. The label operates internationally across boutiques, wholesale and digital channels and is part of the Tapestry portfolio, which supports retail excellence, professional development and high standards of client service.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional, personalized client service and build lasting client relationships through proactive outreach and clienteling.
- Achieve and exceed individual and store sales targets through consultative selling and expert product presentation.
- Execute visual merchandising and maintain boutique standards to reflect brand aesthetics and seasonal campaigns.
- Process transactions accurately using the point-of-sale system; handle cash, returns and client documentation in accordance with store policy.
- Support inventory management activities including receiving, stock replenishment, cycle counts and shrink prevention.
- Assist with store opening/closing procedures, daily floor operations and ad hoc events such as trunk shows or private client appointments.
- Collaborate with store leadership to communicate client feedback, product trends and merchandising opportunities.
Qualifications
- Proven retail sales experience, preferably 2+ years in luxury fashion, accessories or premium lifestyle brands.
- Demonstrated ability to meet sales targets and convert traffic through consultative selling and clienteling techniques.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, polished presentation and a client-centric mindset.
- Availability for flexible scheduling including weekends, evenings and peak retail periods.
- Basic numeracy and meticulous attention to detail for cash handling and inventory tasks.
Skills
Experience
Minimum of two years' hands-on retail experience, ideally within luxury or premium-brand boutiques, with a demonstrable track record of meeting sales targets and delivering high-touch client service.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; postsecondary retail, fashion or business coursework is advantageous but not required.
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
The boutique environment emphasizes refined client service, attention to aesthetic detail and collaborative teamwork. As part of Tapestry, employees are typically encouraged to develop their retail expertise and progress within a network of global brands while working in a design-driven, customer-focused setting.
About Cerulean
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