Kate Spade Sales Associate

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Kate Spade Sales Associate in New York — join as a Sales Associate delivering luxury client service and driving sales in a flagship retail environment.

Overview

Kate Spade is an internationally recognised lifestyle brand renowned for its playful aesthetic and refined approach to handbags, accessories and ready-to-wear. As part of the Tapestry portfolio, the label operates within a global luxury retail network that emphasises design-led product, elevated customer experience and career pathways across retail and corporate functions.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver exemplary, personalised client service to drive conversion and cultivate long-term relationships through proactive clienteling and follow-up.
  • Achieve and exceed individual and store sales targets while accurately recording transactions and client data in the CRM/POS systems.
  • Maintain visual merchandising and store presentation to brand standards, including floor sets, window displays and product storytelling.
  • Manage stock operations: receive, process and replenish inventory; conduct cycle counts; and assist with stocktakes.
  • Support store loss-prevention procedures and ensure adherence to cash-handling and point-of-sale protocols.
  • Contribute to in-store events, product launches and cross-selling initiatives in collaboration with the store leadership team.
  • Act as a brand ambassador: articulate product features, craftsmanship and brand heritage with polished, accurate communication.

Qualifications

  • Proven ability to deliver high-touch customer service in a luxury or premium retail environment.
  • Strong numeracy and cash-handling skills with familiarity operating retail POS systems.
  • Professional presentation, excellent verbal communication and polished client-facing demeanour.
  • Flexible availability including evenings, weekends and holiday periods.
  • Legal authorization to work in the country of employment.

Skills

Clienteling Point-of-sale (POS) operations Visual merchandising Inventory management Cash handling and reconciliation Retail sales techniques CRM data entry and client record maintenance Product storytelling

Experience

Typically 2+ years of front-line sales experience in luxury fashion, accessories or premium retail; demonstrable track record of meeting sales targets and building repeat clientele.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or coursework in retail, fashion or hospitality preferred.

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 work environment reflects Kate Spade’s design-led, optimistic spirit with a strong emphasis on guest experience and visual presentation. Employees collaborate in fast-paced retail settings where attention to detail, creativity and passionate client service are rewarded, and development paths exist within the broader Tapestry group.

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.