Kate Spade Sales Associate

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Kate Spade Sales Associate in New York — client-focused retail role delivering luxury customer experiences and driving store sales.

Overview

Kate Spade is a globally recognised lifestyle and accessories brand known for its modern, playful approach to luxury. Operating within the Tapestry portfolio, the label combines bold design with accessible luxury and maintains a worldwide retail footprint across flagship stores, concessions and digital channels.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver exceptional, personalized service to achieve and exceed store sales targets and KPIs through proactive clienteling and relationship building.
  • Manage client outreach and follow-up, maintain client records and curate personalised recommendations to drive repeat business.
  • Execute visual merchandising standards and maintain brand presentation across the sales floor, windows and stockroom.
  • Operate point-of-sale systems, process transactions, returns and exchanges accurately, and ensure cash-handling controls are observed.
  • Support inventory management activities including receiving, replenishment, stock counts and loss-prevention procedures.
  • Coach and mentor junior colleagues, share best practices and contribute to a collaborative, high-performance retail team environment.
  • Participate in store opening/closing procedures and assist with in-store events and promotional activities.

Qualifications

  • Proven track record in retail sales with demonstrated achievement of individual and store targets.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and a polished, client-focused demeanour appropriate for a luxury fashion environment.
  • Flexible availability including evenings, weekends and peak retail trading periods.
  • Ability to work on the sales floor standing for extended periods and to perform light physical tasks related to merchandising and stock handling.
  • Right to work in the hiring country.

Skills

Clienteling Visual merchandising Cash handling and POS operation Inventory control and stock management KPI-driven sales performance Luxury retail customer service

Experience

Typically 2–4 years of progressive retail experience, preferably with at least one year in a premium or luxury fashion environment and exposure to clienteling and visual merchandising.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or diploma in retail, fashion or related discipline 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

Kate Spade fosters a creative, upbeat retail culture that blends playful design sensibilities with professional service standards. The workplace values attentive client service, teamwork and continuous development within a globally recognised lifestyle brand.

About Cerulean

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