Kate Spade Sales Associate

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Location
New YorkNew YorkUSA
Seniority
Mid-Level
Posted
Apr 1, 2026

About Kate Spade

Kate Spade is an internationally recognised lifestyle brand renowned for its playful yet sophisticated approach to womenswear, handbags and accessories. Operating as part of the Tapestry portfolio, the label combines contemporary design sensibilities with a strong retail footprint across flagship stores and wholesale partners, offering employees exposure to high-fashion retail operations and brand-driven client service standards.

Kate Spade in New York is hiring a Sales Associate to deliver luxury client service, drive boutique sales and maintain store standards.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver exceptional, brand-consistent client service and build long-term relationships through proactive clienteling and follow-up.
  • Achieve and exceed individual and store sales targets through consultative selling, upselling and cross-selling.
  • Maintain elevated visual merchandising and store presentation in accordance with brand directives and seasonal campaigns.
  • Operate point-of-sale systems, process transactions, returns and exchanges accurately and reconcile cash/daily receipts.
  • Manage stockroom operations including inventory control, replenishment, tagging and loss-prevention procedures.
  • Share product knowledge and seasonal storylines with clients and colleagues to enhance selling opportunities.
  • Support store operational tasks such as opening/closing procedures, stock intake and participation in promotional events.

Qualifications

  • Proven customer-service orientation with polished interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Demonstrable ability to meet sales targets and work in a metrics-driven retail environment.
  • Strong organisational skills with attention to detail in merchandising and stock management.
  • Professional presentation and affinity for the Kate Spade aesthetic and product assortment.
  • Flexibility to work retail hours including weekends, evenings and peak seasonal periods.

Skills

Clienteling Visual merchandising Cash handling Inventory management Point-of-sale (POS) systems CRM familiarity Upselling and cross-selling techniques

Experience

Typically 2+ years of retail sales experience, preferably in luxury, contemporary fashion or boutique environments; demonstrated track record of meeting sales targets and executing brand service standards.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; retail, fashion or merchandising training preferred but not required.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA.

Culture

Kate Spade fosters a creative, client-focused retail culture that prizes polished presentation, optimistic design and personalised service. As part of the Tapestry group, the brand emphasises professional development within an aspirational, team-oriented boutique environment.

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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